Douglas Dam Headwater Campground, near Sevierville, Tennessee, is a fantastic spot for those looking to soak in some stunning lake views and enjoy the great outdoors. With spacious sites that allow for both tent and RV camping, it’s a solid choice for families and friends wanting to escape the hustle and bustle.

This campground is known for its breathtaking sunrises over the lake, which many visitors rave about. The hiking trail across the street offers a nice trek through the woods, giving you that immersive forest experience. Plus, the beach area is perfect for a day of swimming or just lounging around.

Amenities include electric and water hookups, along with clean bathhouses that keep things comfortable. Campers appreciate the friendly vibe here, with plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. As one visitor noted, “The views of the lake are beautiful with a nice picnic and swimming area.”

If you’re looking to explore, you’re not far from the Smoky Mountains, making it easy to hit the trails or take in some scenic drives. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, Douglas Dam Headwater Campground offers a welcoming atmosphere and plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun.

Douglas Dam Campground contains a total of 60 campsites, of which 54 are equipped with electric and water, 2 are ADA accessible, and 4 are primitive tent sites. The campground also features 3 bath houses, a boat ramp, a swimming beach, and a picnic area. The trail, Trotter Bluff, is located near the entrance to the campground. It is an easy 1-mile trek through a forest full of chestnut trees and wildlife. You can also spot some artifacts lefover from the construction of the Dam.

Douglas Dam Headwater Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Sevierville, TN has a lot to offer. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Sevierville. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

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nice site and campground. highly recommend if you like to fish. convenient to shopping and Gatlinburg.  nice trails

awesome week

close to the city, but beautiful nonetheless. wake up early for a beautiful sunrise over the lake 

city camping 

The campsites are level and clean. the host are polite and direct about the rules. the boat ramp is huge love watching the boats. the bath houses are clean and the showers are hot. there's a nature trail across the road make a nice short hike about a mile. close to Piegon Forge but far enough away to be peaceful and quite. loved staying here. we have already booked again for September.

beautiful

Great place to camp and be right on the water. Only downfall was only 1 shower in the bathhouse but bathrooms were clean and never too long of a wait for the shower

Great camping sites. Very clean. Friendly staff. Need more showers in bathh

This is one of favorite camping spots. We have stayed here multiple times. It’s about 15 minutes from pigeon forge. Great prices and nice clean spots with lot of room. 

Great location 

We were looking to explore the Smomy Mountains in March, but a lot of the state campgrounds weren’t open yet inside the park. We decided to give this place a try and it turned out to be a great location! We stayed in lot 7, which is next to a hill and the kids loved running up and down the hill. There are also great views of the lake throughout the camping area, and it’s a short walk to the waterfront. Not too far from the Smoky mountain trails, and at ~$30/night it’s a great value!

Excellent value!

Plenty of room, great handicap facilities.   Nice store on site with boat rentals.

1st class

I am very impressed with this campground. The views are absolutely perfect. Bathrooms are very well kept as well as the overall grounds. Would definitely return.

Week in the Mountains

They are water view or right on water.  Beach, camp store, lake and more than one ADA campsite.

Headwaters Campground

Large sites with nice bath houses, large beach area, large camp store, boat launch.

Great 

Extra large spaces, but ours was not very level. Very quiet, dark, with friendly campers. Haven’t met host yet. Bathhouse adequate. Views of lake are beautiful with nice picnic and swimming area.

Stayed another night at site 33. Still not level, but worth it for the view!

Beautiful spot

Pretty location but challenging to find a level site. Electric and water hook ups with a nearby dump station. The lower loop (45-65) looks a bit more level than the upper level (1-44). 

Pretty but…

Every morning we woke up to the BEST sunrises over the lake.  Such a beautiful way to start the day!

We also liked this place because when you turn off the main road in Sevierville, it immediately feels rural and wide open.  Such a big contrast from the big touristy local cities.

We loved the hiking trail across the street.  It’s about a mile and you feel completely in the forest.

The bathrooms leave something to be desired.  The stall door hinge is so big that you can fit two fingers in the gap in the doors.  The toilet seats are old, scratchy and slide around.  They’re all in desperate need of an update.

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