Rockwood RV parks sit near the Tennessee Valley with access to Watts Bar Lake and several surrounding natural areas. Most campgrounds in the area provide full hookup sites at elevations between 800-1,000 feet, offering moderate temperatures through spring and fall with hot, humid summers. Winter camping remains available at several facilities, though some amenities close seasonally from November through March.
What to do
Boat access and water activities: Caney Creek RV Resort & Marina provides direct water access with boat docks and a fishing pier. "There is a pool and pavilion, paved walking trails, shuffle board, basketball court, and boat docks and fishing pier," reports one camper. Water activities remain available approximately March through October.
Family recreation areas: Family-friendly features at Paradise on the Mountain RV Park include a modern playground for children. According to a visitor, "The kids playground is great. There is a nice outside pavilion for common use... Rumor says there is possibly a splash pad coming soon."
Fishing opportunities: Lake access at Deer Run RV Resort includes a stocked fishing pond. A camper notes it has a "Well stocked fishing lake. Reasonably priced." The lakefront offers scenic views and multiple fishing spots with benches along the walkway.
What campers like
Clean bathhouse facilities: Multiple visitors praise the cleanliness of facilities at smaller parks. One guest at Paradise on the Mountain mentioned, "The bathhouse is amazing!! I've stayed at many campgrounds and I think this is the cleanest bathhouse I've ever seen."
Quiet surroundings: Despite interstate proximity, some parks maintain peaceful environments. A visitor at Spring Lake RV Resort noted, "A couple of miles off the interstate so no road noise and very quiet at night. You can pick up fast food dinner on the way to the park."
Walking trails: Several parks offer dedicated walking paths around water features. "We walked around the lake and found they had sitting areas and gazebos where you could relax during the day or at night," states a Spring Lake RV Resort visitor, highlighting opportunities for light exercise without leaving the property.
What you should know
Site leveling challenges: Several RV parks require leveling equipment for comfortable setup. A Deer Run visitor reported, "Our site was very un-level and could not get the camper to auto level," while another campground visitor noted needing "2 yellow flat blocks" for proper leveling.
Mixed WiFi availability: Internet connectivity varies widely between parks. At Caney Creek, a camper reported "no internet or cellular service," while at Overnite RV Park, "Cellular service was good, we were able to stream and work."
Winter facility closures: Seasonal changes affect available amenities. A Spring Lake visitor noted, "Restrooms and showers were closed due to Covid-19 restrictions," while another camper at Deer Run mentioned, "There was a close bath house, but they still had it closed for winter so it was a little drive to the other side of the lake to the other one."
Tips for camping with families
Playground availability: Multiple parks feature dedicated children's areas. Paradise on the Mountain provides "an adorable playground for the kids" and is "a nice family campground & was very quiet. Well lit at night for anyone needing to venture over to the bathrooms as well."
Swimming options: Pool facilities operate seasonally at select locations. Caney Creek RV Resort features an "outdoor pool with a kids pool" alongside other recreational options like basketball and cornhole for varied family activities.
Location considerations: Proximity to attractions varies between parks. Windrock Gap Campground provides specialized access but limited amenities, with a camper noting, "Nearest grocery is about 15-20 minutes away." Paradise on the Mountain, however, is "close distance (10-15 min drive) to many stores, gas, restaurants, etc."
Tips from RVers
Hookup placement: Utility connection locations may require additional equipment. At Caney Creek, "At our particular sight the sewer was toward the front of the sight but I had enough hose to get to it," indicating the need for longer sewer hoses at some sites.
Power reliability: Electrical issues affect some locations. A Deer Run visitor reported, "We put our surge protector on and the power at the site kept shorting out... Turned breakers back on to turn on a/c and it blew again," suggesting surge protection equipment is advisable.
Maneuverability challenges: Site spacing affects ease of movement for larger vehicles. An Overnite RV Park camper advised, "We had one hell of a time getting out in the morning. Wound up having to wake the guy next door up to move his car and had to back out of the spot because the smaller site across from ours had cars and trucks parked all along the drive."
