Public Campground
Backcountry Site 1 — Norris Dam State Park
Backcountry Site 1 at Norris Dam State Park is located near Norris, TN, and features forested terrain with trails and wooded areas. Temperatures range from the 30s in winter to the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include Norris Dam and Norris Lake, offering opportunities for hiking, fishing, and boating.
Description
Norris Dam State Park has three backcountry campsites.
There are two new backcountry sites on one of the trails at Norris Dam State Park. Backcountry Site 1 is overlooking Norris Lake and is big enough for two small tents. Capacity is four people.
Backcountry Site 2 is along Lakeview Trail, and is big enough for one tent and capacity is four people also. Both sites have fire rings with a grill attachment and a level area. No water or electric is available. The trail to get to these two sites begins at the TVA / Camp Kinchen parking area. Round trip to either site is roughly 11.5 miles.
Backcountry Site 3 is located on top of Andrews Ridge with beautiful views of Norris Lake during the winter. There is a stone fire ring. No water or electric is available. The site will accommodate up to three tents and six people.
Please practice Leave No Trace and pack everything in and everything out. Reservations may be made online, but please check in at the park office prior to setting out.
Detours Nearby

Chuck Swan State Forest
58 min away

Burnt Mill Bridge Loop
58 min away
Drive Time
- 25 min from Knoxville, TN
- 1 hr 4 min from Morristown, TN
- 1 hr 29 min from Cleveland, TN
- 1 hr 45 min from Kingsport, TN
Location
Backcountry Site 1 — Norris Dam State Park is located in Tennessee
Coordinates
36.2396 N
84.1094 W
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Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable




