Established Camping
Ragland Bottom
About
US Army Corps of Engineers
Center Hill Lake
Overview
Ragland Bottom Campground is located on the shores of the scenic Center Hill Lake on central Tennessee's Highland Rim. The lake stretches 64 miles up the Caney Fork River, where visitors come to enjoy boating, fishing and water sports. The 415 miles of forested shoreline provide excellent hiking, hunting and camping opportunities.
Recreation
Boating, waterskiing, canoeing and fishing are popular activities on the water. Anglers will find bream, walleye, smallmouth bass, crappie, catfish and white bass. Below the dam, the Caney Fork River is one of the most productive trout fisheries in the state. Nine miles of hiking trails meander around the lake. The Red Post Trail is a short, but steep, two-mile trail that loops above the campground. Hikers who brave the moderately difficult climb are rewarded with beautiful overlooks of the lake and nearby Sligo Bridge and Marina.
Facilities
This waterfront campground offers 40 sites with water and electric hookups, as well as 16 primitive tent sites. A large group day-use picnic area is available as well, with water and 15-amp electric hookups. Amenities like flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided, creating a comfortable camping experience for guests. A boat ramp, volleyball court, basketball goal, playground and hiking trail are all conveniently located within the campground. The adjacent day-use area has a group picnic shelter, boat ramp, and swimming beach.
Natural Features
Center Hill Lake is surrounded by lush mixed hardwood forests in the hilly Highland Rim region. Beautiful dogwoods bloom in the campground in springtime. Whitetail deer, wild turkey, squirrels and rabbits roam the wooded hills around the lake.
Nearby Attractions
Burgess Falls State Park is a 25-minute drive from the campground. Here, the Falling Water River drops approximately 250 feet, creating numerous breathtaking waterfalls. Hiking trails and overlooks help visitors enjoy the scenery. The large Native Butterfly Garden is a popular attraction within the park.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
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- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- WiFi
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Lakefront COE
This campground is another wonderfully affordable COE with gorgeous lakefront sites offering amazing views and water access on Centerville Lake. Electric and water hookups at each site. Large boat trailer parking on site. Bathrooms were clean. There was also a washer/drawer on site.
Wonderful place to camp next to lake.
This little campground is a hidden gem. The hosts are very helpful and friendly and the campground is well kept. Bath houses clean. Playground areas for the kids. Reasonably priced. A market a mile away that has a grill and most Necessities. So convenient.
Pretty but snug
This would be a great place for boats, fishing and swimming. We just stopped over for 2 nights because we were tired of driving, so we didn’t partake in any water activities. Beautiful lake though. The property is on a hillside with about 5 rows of tiered campsites. It felt a bit snug for me with little space between me and my neighbors. Nice and shaded, and the first 3 rows had lake views. The trees blocked our view but I was happy with the shade. Very nice & helpful hosts that walked us to our (drive through) spot. Bathrooms & showers were clean. Add a quick trip (20 min drive) to Burgess Falls - beautiful!!!
Location
Ragland Bottom is located in Tennessee
Directions
From Smithville, Tennessee, take US-70 east for 8 miles. Turn left on Ragland Bottom Road and follow signs to the campground, located one mile from Sligo Bridge.
Address
1410 RAGLAND BOTTOM RD
Sparta, TN 38583
Coordinates
35.9774 N
85.7208667 W