Accessible by paved road with some rough sections near the entrance, Douglas Dam TVA Campground provides electric hookups and basic facilities on open terrain along Douglas Lake. The campground includes shower facilities, a dump station, and allows both pets and alcohol. Cell service reaches the area, making it functional for campers who need connectivity.
Sites accommodate both RVs seeking electric hookups and tent campers, with drive-in access to most spots and some walk-in options available. The open layout offers little natural shade but provides easy maneuvering for larger rigs. Nearby options include Lake Cove Resort and several other campgrounds within a few miles for those comparing amenities or seeking backup reservations.
Description
With spring just around the corner, the Tennessee Valley Authority’s seasonal campgrounds are ready and waiting for visitors to return to the outdoors as the 2021 camping season opens March 15 and runs through November 15, 2021.
TVA provides more than 80 public recreation areas, including campgrounds, day-use areas and boat ramps across the Tennessee Valley. Recreation Resource Management LLC, will again be managing the TVA campgrounds on our dam reservations:
Cherokee Dam — Cherokee Dam Reservation in Jefferson City, Tenn. Douglas Dam Headwater — Douglas Dam Reservation near Sevierville, Tenn. Douglas Dam Tailwater — Douglas Dam Reservation near Sevierville, Tenn. Melton Hill Dam — Melton Hill Dam Reservation near Lenoir City, Tenn. Watauga Dam — Watauga Dam Reservation near Elizabethton, Tenn. Pickwick Dam – Pickwick Dam Reservation near Savannah, Tenn. Most campsites are capable of accommodating tents, pop-up trailers and recreational vehicles. Each campground provides restrooms, potable water, showers, grills, picnic tables, RV dump stations, and nearby boating and fishing access. Most campsites have electrical service, except for a few tent-only campsites.
Full details of all camping fees and policies can be found in the camping section of TVA’s website or on RRM’s website at www.camprrm.com. or at this website: https://www.tva.com/environment/recreation/camping
All campgrounds offer the opportunity to sleep under the stars, but some campground operators go the extra mile to preserve the environment for future generations. TVA’s Camp-Right Campgrounds program recognizes those campgrounds on TVA land that are committed to environmentally responsible practices and that share our passion for protecting the environment.
Fee Info
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Map & DirectionsDouglas Dam TVA Campground is located in Tennessee near Dandridge
Coordinates
36.03078951448005 N
83.3540761417645 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 14 min from Morristown, TN
- 30 min from Knoxville, TN
- 56 min from Kingsport, TN
- 1 hr 28 min from Asheville, NC
