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Places to Camp near Lake City, TN

1,394 Reviews

Lake City is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Lake City and user-submitted reviews.

Best Camping Sites Near Lake City, TN (260)

  1. Camper-submitted photo from West Campground — Norris Dam State Park

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    West Campground — Norris Dam State Park

    27 Reviews
    103 Photos
    Lake City, Tennessee

    The west side has 50 sites with water and electric hook-up. The west side also has three paved sites suitable for persons with disabilities. If reserved, proper identification will be required upon check-in.

    To get to the West Campground

    From I-75 take Exit 128 (Rocky Top) and turn left onto US-441 S (Hwy. 61) for 2.8 miles until you see the stone entrance sign for Norris Dam State Park and turn left. Follow the signs to the campground, which will have you take your first left at the yellow gates. Follow the road for one mile to the west campground. ***Please use caution, the road leading to the campground is steep with dangerous curves.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  2. Camper-submitted photo from Cove Lake State Park Campground

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    Cove Lake State Park Campground

    25 Reviews
    49 Photos
    87 Saves
    La Follette, Tennessee
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $25 - $55 / night

  3. Camper-submitted photo from Frozen Head State Park Campground
  4. Camper-submitted photo from Loyston Point Campground

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    Loyston Point Campground

    18 Reviews
    50 Photos
    147 Saves
    Andersonville, Tennessee

    If you want to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Southeastern United States, plan a stay with at Loyston Point. TVA offers hundreds of campsites among its six dam reservoir campgrounds, available from mid-March to mid-November.

    All six campgrounds are now managed by Recreation Resource Management (RRM) under a concessionaire agreement with TVA. This has allowed an expansion of services that includes new campground stores, wireless access, an online reservation system and more.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  5. Camper-submitted photo from Big Ridge State Park Campground

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    Big Ridge State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    113 Photos
    100 Saves
    Maynardville, Tennessee
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $8 - $100 / night

  6. Camper-submitted photo from Melton Hill Dam Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
  7. Camper-submitted photo from Bandy Creek Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

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    Bandy Creek Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

    40 Reviews
    129 Photos
    82 Saves
    Rugby, Tennessee

    Overview

    Bandy Creek is a spacious and modern campground, situated in The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area--a vast and scenic expanse of land that offers visitors countless recreational activities.

    Recreation

    Numerous trails snake through the Recreation Area, offering mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding for visitors. A swimming pool, along with on-site volleyball court, playgrounds and ball fields, make Bandy Creek an ideal spot for families. The main river of the Big South Fork is also a short drive away, offering fishing opportunities.

    Facilities

    Bandy Creek combines the experience of traditional woods camping with the modern conveniences of flush toilets, hot showers and electric hookups. Sites can accommodate groups and both RV and tent camping. The campsites are spacious and provide picnic areas and plenty of shade.

    Natural Features

    The Big South Fork is located in north central Tennessee and southeastern Kentucky in some of the most rugged terrain of the Cumberland Plateau. The park encompasses approximately 125,000 acres including rocky gorges and forested plateaus. Numerous pristine streams unite with the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River. Over thousands of years, ceaselessly moving water has carved the sandstone of the plateau into impressive cliffs, arches and chimneys, which are found throughout the park.

    Nearby Attractions

    Located just under 20 miles from Bandy Creek is the Blue Heron Mine, also known as Mine 18, a historic abandoned mining town that has been rebuilt as an outdoor museum. Visitors can hear audio presentations from actual people who lived in the community in the 1950s.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $140 / night

  8. Camper-submitted photo from TVA Public Land- Fork Bend
  9. Camper-submitted photo from Volunteer Park Family Campground

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    Volunteer Park Family Campground

    13 Reviews
    24 Photos
    28 Saves
    Heiskell, Tennessee

    We are a family campground & RV park located just outside of Knoxville, TN. Our campground is open year-round. Among the tranquil woods, you will enjoy all of our campground amenities, such as a swimming pool, playground, and clubhouse.

    We are just a short drive away from Knoxville, TN and other area attractions. When you camp at Volunteer Park Family Campground, your family is our family. Our Knoxville campground is kept clean, and the showers, pool, and laundry are regularly attended to. Our campsites are shady and quiet and can accommodate everything from tents, pop-ups to large “Big Rig” RVs. So come on over and enjoy the natural beauty of our home in East Tennessee!

    Book a campsite today!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $30 - $65 / night

  10. Camper-submitted photo from Anchor Down RV Resort

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    Anchor Down RV Resort

    44 Reviews
    160 Photos
    424 Saves
    Sevierville, Tennessee

    Anchor Down Campground has 170 sites and is on Douglas Lake in Dandridge, TN, with views of The Great Smoky Mountains.

    Many amenities with some standouts being a basketball court, cable tv hookup, golf cart rental, playground, and a pool with a waterslide.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $49 - $139 / night


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