With 25 sites and electric hookups, this Tennessee Valley Authority campground operates from mid-March through mid-November along the Watauga River tailwaters. The campground sits between two dams on a small reservoir where water temperatures run 45-55 degrees year-round, making swimming impractical but creating excellent trout fishing conditions.
Sites include electric hookups, and the facility provides drinking water, restrooms with showers, and a dump station. The campground offers canoes and kayaks for guests without their own watercraft. Access to the Appalachian Trail lies one mile away, while Watauga Lake sits 1.5 miles from the campground. Hampton provides places to camp around Hampton for those exploring the region. Anglers and paddlers find this setup particularly appealing given the clear water and boat access.
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Map & DirectionsWatauga Dam Tailwater is located in Tennessee near Hampton
Coordinates
36.34700076 N
82.13400036 W
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 30 min from Johnson City, TN
- 46 min from Kingsport, TN
- 1 hr 22 min from Morristown, TN
- 1 hr 24 min from Asheville, NC
