Kayakers and anglers have direct water access at Soaring Eagle Campground, where a boat ramp and dock give paddlers a straightforward launch point onto the lake. The cove adjacent to the campground provides calmer conditions than open water, making it workable for families with kids in kayaks. Fishing from the dock or shoreline is a common activity here. The campground sits in Lenoir City, Tennessee, and campers heading through the region can also find camping near Kingston if sites are full.
Noise is the most consistent complaint across reviews. I-40 runs close enough that highway traffic, including jake-braking semis, carries through the campground day and night. Lakefront sites absorb the most road sound, so campers sensitive to noise may want to request spots further from the interstate and water. Sites are also close together. Several reviewers note that larger rigs with slide-outs can run into clearance problems depending on which site they're assigned, so it's worth confirming dimensions at check-in.
The bathhouses draw consistently positive mentions. Nate H. notes that "bathhouses have always been clean and maintained," and multiple other reviewers echo that observation across different years. The campground also has a saltwater pool, a camp store, and full hookups accommodating RVs up to 70 feet. Trash cans are distributed throughout the grounds, which David W. appreciated for "easy cleanup." WiFi is available on-site, though cell service quality varies by spot.
The campground operates year-round, but some facilities, including the lakeside bathhouse, may close at the end of the season. Reservations are available and recommended, though a few reviewers have reported site assignment issues on arrival. Pets are allowed. Nearby alternatives worth comparing include The Crosseyed Cricket to the southeast and Four Seasons Campground to the west. Soaring Eagle works best for RV travelers who prioritize water access and full hookups and can tolerate highway noise as part of the tradeoff.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSoaring Eagle Campground is located in Tennessee near Kingston
Directions
From jct I-40 (exit 360) & Buttermilk Rd: Go 100 feet N on Buttermilk Rd.
Address
3152 Buttermilk Rd W
Lenior City, TN 37771
Coordinates
35.87312598 N
84.37476828 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 users
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/3/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 users
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/3/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 22 min from Knoxville, TN
- 54 min from Cleveland, TN
- 1 hr 2 min from Morristown, TN
- 1 hr 19 min from Chattanooga, TN

























