Melton Hill Dam Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2019

Bathing optional???

This campground could be amazing, IF they had more than 2 showers! There are only 2 bathhouses in the campground, with only one shower in each women’s and one in each men’s room. Also, there’s only two toilets in each women’s room. This is a real problem when the campground is full, plus a two night minimum was required when I stayed. So if you are not in an rv with a restroom/shower, keep in mind the bathhouse situation.

The campground is right on the lake, and it is beautiful! I stayed in tent site #62, it is the first site when you enter the campground only area. I was in a rooftop tent, so wasn’t able to park on the tent pad, but was able to make it work. The first sites are pretty close together, with not much privacy from your neighbors. There were other sites farther down that looked more spacious. We did not have electricity r water hookups, but there was a water spout nearby. The tent pad was pretty small, and was taken up by a giant concrete picnic table that was too small for an adult to sit at. You would need a small done tent for this one. The site text to us had a couple of some tents and put in on the pad and one on a flat spot in the grass and it worked for them.

The rv sites with hookups are all higher on the hill, but I believe they pretty much all had like views. The sites weren’t as spacious as I would like.

The campground has a swimming area, playground, boat launch, paved walking trails, very popular area for bike riding (if you like hills), fishing, basketball courts, picnic pavilion, etc.

There’s a camp store with essentials, including ice and firewood. The lady working in there was exceptionally nice and friendly!

The campground is conveniently located just a couple miles from the exit, and very close to West Knoxville. I really would love to see some updates on this potential gem!

  • Review photo of Melton Hill Dam Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) by Lori H., October 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Melton Hill Dam Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) by Lori H., October 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Melton Hill Dam Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) by Lori H., October 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Melton Hill Dam Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) by Lori H., October 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Melton Hill Dam Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) by Lori H., October 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Melton Hill Dam Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) by Lori H., October 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Melton Hill Dam Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) by Lori H., October 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Melton Hill Dam Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) by Lori H., October 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Melton Hill Dam Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) by Lori H., October 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Melton Hill Dam Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) by Lori H., October 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Melton Hill Dam Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) by Lori H., October 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Melton Hill Dam Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) by Lori H., October 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Melton Hill Dam Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) by Lori H., October 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Melton Hill Dam Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) by Lori H., October 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Melton Hill Dam Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) by Lori H., October 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Melton Hill Dam Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) by Lori H., October 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Melton Hill Dam Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) by Lori H., October 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Melton Hill Dam Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) by Lori H., October 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Melton Hill Dam Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) by Lori H., October 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Melton Hill Dam Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) by Lori H., October 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Melton Hill Dam Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) by Lori H., October 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Melton Hill Dam Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) by Lori H., October 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Melton Hill Dam Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) by Lori H., October 13, 2019
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