RV camping near Spring City, Tennessee offers access to both mountain and lakeside environments with varying amenities and terrain challenges. The region sits at the foothills of the Cumberland Plateau with elevations ranging from 750 to 1,500 feet above sea level. Most campgrounds in the Spring City area remain open year-round, though winter temperatures can dip below freezing from December through February.
What to do
Lake activities: Rockwood Marina & RV Resort provides direct access to Watts Bar Lake where boaters and anglers can enjoy 39,000 acres of water. The marina offers boat rentals and fishing supplies for those without their own equipment.
Hiking opportunities: Parksville Lake RV Campground connects to multiple hiking trails. "Convenient to the Ocoee River, the Ocoee Whitewater Center, Parksville Lake beaches and boat ramps, many miles of mountain bike/hiking trails and whitewater rafting, it's a great central location for day trips," notes one visitor.
Whitewater rafting: Located within driving distance of the Ocoee River, many campers use the area as a base for rafting trips. "We stayed here for the weekend when we were rafting the Ocoee. Small Campground but perfect if rafting," reports one camper at Parksville Lake.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Spring Lake RV Resort receives consistent praise for maintenance. One visitor noted, "Overall we felt the amenities and the setting were the nicest of this 1200 mile trip. Pretty, very well maintained. Level sites with picnic table and convenient hook-ups."
Quiet atmosphere: Many campgrounds in the region offer a peaceful environment away from highway noise. "We were arriving an hour after the office closed and they made arrangements to help us get settled. A couple of miles off the interstate so no road noise and very quiet at night," reports a Spring Lake guest.
Helpful staff: Paradise on the Mountain RV Park stands out for customer service. "Staff are SUPER friendly and helpful. We stayed overnight as a halfway stop both directions on a trip. Both times the office staff called to see if we were okay since we were running past office hours," shares one camper.
What you should know
Road conditions: Mountain access requires caution at certain campgrounds. "Coming up the mountain has some steep grades and a few switch backs that you can't see around," reports one visitor.
Site leveling: Many campsites require leveling equipment. At Blue Moon RV Park, one camper noted, "We have a 30' travel trailer and the pull-thru site wasn't long enough for us to stay hooked up to our truck for the night. Water hook-up was a little wonky but the friendliness of the office staff made up for it."
Seasonal considerations: Summer represents peak season with higher occupancy rates. "We were told they were full but several sites remained empty during our stay," observed one Spring Lake RV Resort visitor, suggesting advance reservations may be necessary during busy periods.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly amenities: Paradise on the Mountain RV Park offers specific features for children. "The office is beautiful. The kids playground is great. There is a nice outside pavilion for common use. Rumor says there is possibly a splash pad coming soon," reports a family camper.
Creek access: Some campgrounds feature small waterways perfect for children to explore. At Parksville Lake Campground, "The small loop is perfect for a family get away. Close Creek and hiking provided plenty of activity for little ones and not overly crowded like bigger campgrounds," shares a parent.
Safety considerations: Most campgrounds in the area provide good lighting for nighttime safety. Paradise on the Mountain gets high marks for safety features, with one reviewer noting the campground is "Well lit at night for anyone needing to venture over to the bathrooms as well."
Tips from RVers
Site dimensions: Overnite RV Park visitors recommend checking site dimensions before booking. "I'd give this five stars if the sites were a little bigger. 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," cautions one RVer.
Hookup reliability: Paradise on the Mountain provides reliable utilities according to campers. "Full hookups at our site. Easy in and out and easy to get to from the highway. Only poor thing I can say is that the spots are not level."
Accessibility concerns: Some parks have navigation challenges. At Parksville Lake, a camper advised, "If large rig then call for advice on site. The RV Campground area is nicely shaded. There were only a few pull through spots. Many of the sites that you back in to were pretty narrow."
