Frogs and crickets at night, highway traffic in the morning. That contrast defines what camping at Southlake RV Park actually feels like, and knowing it in advance helps set expectations. The campground sits on a cove of Fort Loudoun Lake close to downtown Knoxville, with tent sites positioned directly at the water's edge and a loop of RV sites set back under heavy tree cover.
The lakefront tent area is the most distinctive part of the property. Sites there are dispersed rather than individually marked, and the water is close enough to launch a kayak or fish from the bank without moving far from camp. Weekday mornings bring audible road noise from the nearby highway, though weekend stays may be quieter. The RV loop is more shaded and private despite sites being close together, though several reviewers note a significant number of long-term residents, which affects the overall feel. Paula O. cautions that site A32 specifically has an obstructed lake view and utility positioning issues, while noting "the next door sites do have a good view."
Full hookups run $28 to $38 per night, with electric, water, and sewer available for RVs up to 70 feet. A pool, dump station, laundry, and showers round out the amenities. WiFi is listed but reviews consistently flag it as unreliable at the actual sites, and cell coverage is limited. An external antenna improved LTE signal for at least one reviewer, but those dependent on connectivity should plan accordingly.
Grey S. found "convenient water and electricity hookups" at spot C1, which sits directly across from the bathhouse. That location works well for overnighters passing through on a longer route. The campground functions as a practical stopover or a short-stay fishing base more than a destination in its own right. Campers wanting a more developed or less crowded setup might look at Quarry Trails Campground to the north as an alternative.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSouthlake RV Park is located in Tennessee near Rockford
Directions
From Interstate 40: We are located 8 miles away from I40. Take exit 386B and stay on US 129 (Alcoa highway) until US 168 on your left (John Sevier Highway). Take a right at the conviemce store (Weigels) and then another right at the stop sign. You will now be on Hwy 33 (Maryville Pike). Travel 1 mile and we are on your left across from the marina. From US 140 (Pellissippi Hwy) Follow US 140 until it dead ends at Hwy 33 (Maryville Pike). Take a left and travel until you see the campground on your right (4.8 miles)
Address
3730 Maryville Pike
Knoxville, TN 37920
Coordinates
35.87195452 N
83.94179636 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 9/14/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/16/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 9/14/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 9/14/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/16/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 9/14/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
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
Drive Time
- 8 min from Knoxville, TN
- 49 min from Morristown, TN
- 1 hr 8 min from Cleveland, TN
- 2 hrs 7 min from Asheville, NC


















