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Center Hill Campground

Water access draws many campers to Center Hill Campground, a private facility positioned just a few hundred yards from the Center Hill Dam. The campground provides electric and water hookups for RVs, along with tent sites that offer more spacing between neighbors. Long-term residents maintain their areas well, and the facility includes security at the entrance.

Basic amenities cover the essentials with restrooms, showers, and a dump station, plus WiFi that can be spotty depending on your site location. The proximity to Center Hill Lake creates opportunities for fishing and water exploration, while the nearby dam's flood gates produce waterfall-like sounds that carry across the campground. Road access requires caution due to winding conditions and ongoing construction work that includes blasting zones. For additional options, check campsites near Lancaster before making the drive.

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Map & DirectionsCenter Hill Campground is located in Tennessee near Lancaster

Private Campground

Coordinates

36.10349947 N
85.81269997 W

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Access

Drive-In
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Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Cabins

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
Water Hookups

Contact

General Info

Reservations

+19318581551

Drive Time

55 min from Nashville, TN
1 hr 37 min from Bowling Green, KY
1 hr 48 min from Chattanooga, TN
2 hrs 9 min from Cleveland, TN

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Basic campground near water with family amenities like playgrounds. Site leveling issues and inconsistent management were common concerns, though proximity to water activities appealed to many visitors.

Shelly S.

Legend

Reviewed Dec. 24, 2019

Good base camp

Center Hill Campground is a good basic Corp of Engineer created area. You have your sites, your facilities and a playground. There’s also a boatramp. If you like fishing this would work well and if your just wanting to chill at your camper, otherwise some driving will be involved in your adventures.

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Todd V.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 14, 2019

A let down

The campground is not level at all. There are a few heavy wooden tables, but not anywhere close to the campsites. Tena, the lady that runs the campground was nice, but a little off. When I spoke to her to setup reservation, she was helpful. When we got here, she seemed put out by our presence. Also, the site I had reserved was taken by someone else she referred to as "squatters" and so we had to pick another site. One of the long term campers has dogs and they barked a lot during the night. Plan activities for yourself. There are no trails, or anything to do to entertain yourself. I'm seriously having trouble giving this 2 stars. I want to just put 1 star.

Crystal C.

Legend

Reviewed Sep. 6, 2018

Open The Floodgates To Nice Camping

This is a private facility which offers security at entrance. When I first pulled up I thought it might be a part of the Corp of Engineers dam site just a couple hundred yards away but it was in fact private.

For only $18 a night I was able to check out a great tent site which was not super close to anyone else. It was not a crowded campground at all in fact. I could see a few long termers set up but everything was kept at a great standard as opposed to allowing things to look unkept when staying for extended times.

There is free WIFI available, however in my site it struggled a bit so that was a little sad.

Otherwise the location itself was very nice. They do provide a laundry service for $5 a day and outdoor spaces for families to enjoy including a play area for the kiddos.

My favorite part of this location was its proximity to the water itself, you could hear the sounds of the flood gates in the distance and it sounded like a waterfall which made sleeping a breeze. During the day there was lots of area to explore because of the same water.

TIPS:

If staying here there are a few things available in the store but not many so make a stop before arriving. There is a shop just up the road and over the dam, it offers many things and also equipment rentals for the water.
Be careful when driving in, the road is windy and currently (August 2018) they are working on the roadways and having "blasting" zones.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Center Hill Campground?

Camping at Center Hill Campground can cost between $18.00 and $40.00 depending on the site.

Does Center Hill Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Center Hill Campground has water hookups.

What is the elevation of Center Hill Campground?

Center Hill Campground is located at 603 feet.

Are fires allowed at Center Hill Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Center Hill Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Center Hill Campground have wifi?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Center Hill Campground does have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Center Hill Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, some coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

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