Near La Follette, Tennessee, RV camping options extend beyond the Cumberland Mountains into the Tennessee Valley. The area sits at approximately 1,100 feet elevation with temperature variations between mountain gaps and lake basins affecting camping conditions throughout the year. Water access points around Norris Lake offer alternatives to the more developed RV parks during summer months when humidity regularly exceeds 80%.
What to do
**Fishing access: Direct lake entry from Two Rivers Landing RV Resort sites allows anglers to maximize water time. "Half of the spots face the river (pull in). All concrete and level, large sites. Great water pressure. Lots to do in the area," notes Bill B.
**Off-road adventures: Royal Blue OHV trail system connects to campgrounds within 30 minutes of La Follette. "Level dry gravel pull through camper pads. I think all were full hook ups, some may have only been water and electric. Very clean and well maintained, quiet and no interstate noise. Safe for families, great for kids," reports cheryl C. about riding opportunities.
**Water activities: Douglas Lake recreation areas provide alternatives to crowded summer spots. "The beach area they've constructed on the lake is INSANE! So so nice! There's a giant blow up slide leading into the lake," explains Becca O. from Anchor Down RV Resort.
What campers like
**Privacy between sites: Several campgrounds use landscaping to create separation. "The sites have hedges on either side, which make the sites more private. Although the sites are very narrow," reports Nicholas H. about his experience at Two Rivers Landing.
**Creek-side camping: Water features enhance camping experiences near La Follette. "We love the fact that there is trees between campers so it doesn't feel like your camping on top one another. There are clean a lovey creeks around the campground that makes it nice to camp by or kids play in," shares Amanda F. about Up the Creek RV Camp.
**Well-maintained facilities: Cleanliness stands out as a consistent positive. "Bathrooms are clean. Pool was nice. Showers had plenty of hot water and appeared to be cleaned multiple times daily," says Eric S. about Creekside RV Park.
What you should know
**Access challenges: Mountain approaches require planning. "Navigation to some mountain RV parks requires careful planning, as steep grades and sharp turns can challenge larger motorhomes," according to site-specific warnings at several parks.
**Reservation patterns: Holiday weekends fill quickly, especially at lakefront sites. "It is so hard to get a reservation here, so we decided to take what we could get so we could try it out! A tip to get reservations! Call and put your name on a waiting list for the dates you need. If they have cancellations, they call the people on the list instead of releasing the dates on the website!" advises Beth H. about Anchor Down RV Resort.
**Diverse site types: RV sites near La Follette range from basic to premium. "The campground is set up by money. And what I mean by that is, class A and larger get the water views. 5th wheel and travel trailers get the 2nd class view behind the big money class A," explains Robert F. about reservation priorities.
Tips for camping with families
**Playground access: Not all parks cater to children. "I wouldn't bring children to it (there's nothing for them to do there, anyway) but it's a very relaxing 'adult' campground," warns Taylor M. about certain RV sites near La Follette, Tennessee.
**Water play opportunities: Creek access provides natural entertainment. "My kids loved playing by the river. It's close to all the areas attractions but far enough where it feels like you are camping in the wilderness," shares Brian P. from Up the Creek RV Camp.
**Activity options: Some parks offer extensive recreation. "Lots of RVs packed in close together. Bath house was OK. On the good side there were lots of families and pets. Playground with bounce house. Pool and basketball courts," notes Lawrence Robert T. about River Plantation RV Resort.
Tips from RVers
**Site leveling challenges: Terrain variations affect setup time. "We had to level it by sight as I guess we now need to purchase a small level for these situations. It's still not level," warns Douglas T. about challenges at certain parks.
**Internet considerations: Connectivity varies significantly. "The advertised wifi doesn't reach the campsites though so don't depend on it and when I connected at laundry to test it was like a 1/1Mbps speed. Cell Data signal isn't great here either," reports Josh J. about connectivity at Southlake RV Park.
**Campfire restrictions: Not all parks permit open flames. "No camp fires allowed in the park," cautions Robert F., highlighting the importance of checking specific park rules before planning evening activities.
