Established Camping
Backcountry Site 3 — Norris Dam State Park
Backcountry Site 3 at Norris Dam State Park is surrounded by forested terrain with trails for hiking. Temperatures range from the 30s in winter to the 80s in summer. Nearby, Norris Lake offers opportunities for fishing and boating, while the Norris Dam itself is a point of interest for visitors.
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.
Location
Backcountry Site 3 — Norris Dam State Park is located in Tennessee
Coordinates
36.2396 N
84.1094 W
Detours Nearby
Chuck Swan State Forest
58 min away
Burnt Mill Bridge Loop
58 min away
Drive Time
- 25 min from Knoxville
- 1 hr 4 min from Morristown
- 1 hr 29 min from Cleveland
- 1 hr 45 min from Kingsport
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Connectivity
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Fires
