$22 - $28 / night

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Harrison Bay State Park Campground

54 Reviews

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Location

Harrison Bay State Park Campground is located in Tennessee

Directions

From Chattanooga: Take Exit 4 off I-75 onto State Route 153. Travel North on Hwy 153 and at the sixth exit, Hwy 58, turn north. Travel approximately 12 miles to Harrison Bay Road on the left. Follow the signs to the park entrance. The park entrance is approximately one mile on the left. From Knoxville: From I-75, take Exit 25, Hwy 60. Travel on Hwy 60 approximately nine miles to Hwy 58. Turn South at Highway 58 and travel approximately 15 miles to Harrison Bay Road. Turn right onto Harrison Bay Road. The park entrance is approximately one mile on the left.

Address

8411 Harrison Bay Rd
Harrison, TN 37341

Coordinates

35.1736206 N
85.1191489 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

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WiFi
Available
Verizon
Available
AT&T
Available
T-Mobile
Available

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
WiFi
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

$22 - $28

/ night

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dennis S.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 30, 2023

Wondering place to enjoy the fall weather.

Stayed the weekend, alot of halloween stuff up to see and everywhere you looked had amazing fall colors and views.

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Month of VisitNovember

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dennis S.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 26, 2023

Great place to go primitive glamping.

If you like peaceful hikes, beautiful sunsets and a very comfortable campground surrounded by water Harrison bay state park is perfect. We stayed in d10 because it was what was available on our short notice trip and my only complaint was the bright flood lights that shine from the bathroom at night makes it less then desirable to sleep But, The website is easy to use to make reservations, and has an event page so you can attend events happening during your stay which is great, the bathrooms and showers get cleaned every afternoon and in campground D there isn’t many people using the bath houses so you have a clean bathroom with a hot shower every night or morning of your stay. Theres also a Restaurant at the docks close to the campsite but we didn’t try because theres a Mexican restaurant just down the road towards Harrison that was amazing. There is also a “beach” you can hangout and swim at which is beautiful and is great for kids. We had good cell service and there is great guest wifi as-well so we was able to stay in touch with everyone and watch movies on our phones. All in all great place to take the family for a weekend get away id recommend staying for 3 days because there is plenty to do and see.

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Month of VisitOctober

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Toshia S.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 21, 2023

Beautiful

It was great, very nice and peaceful. I recommend it for everyone

Month of VisitAugust

Kevan R.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 19, 2023

Too high expectations

TN needs to pick up there RV park game. Good sites are rare (space and views) #research. Campgrounds A, B and C are tight, limited space. Campground D is tent only - preferred for a camping experience. TN must like creating partying and group camping - that’s the only reason one should camp in A B or C. Lake is beautiful, shoreline around campsites is cluttered and needs maintenance. Pool is closed (Covid?) - it looks abandoned b/c of financial issues. We booked our site a year in advance - highly recommend. A 15 is a good site. (Book it).

SiteA 15

Month of VisitJuly

cara

Scout

Reviewed Apr. 21, 2023

Very pretty

A beautiful and peaceful place to stay with a bunch of different site options

Month of VisitMay

Jordan M.

Scout

Reviewed Mar. 6, 2023

Clean camp sites and Hot showers

Staff was very helpful in finding the right spot. Campsites are clean and hot showers are abundant. We tent camped, but the park is more suited for RVs or TTs

Site34C

Month of VisitApril

Paul B.

Ranger

Reviewed Oct. 30, 2022

Great Campground

Enjoyed 5 nights here. Campsites by the water are close together in loop A. Bathhouse was clean. There was only one hiking trail of note, but you had drive to the marina to get to it. Golf course was nearby. Marina nearby.

Siteloop A site 17

Month of VisitNovember

Rick G.

Ranger

Reviewed Oct. 16, 2022

All Depends on Your Site

Booked site A36 in January to see Chattanooga in the Fall. Glad we did because your level of satisfaction with this State Park campground is all about what site you get. We were right on the lake at the end of a loop that provided lots of privacy. Would not have been as pleased if we were on any of the interior sites. Very crowded and little trees/vegetation between this sites. Verizon was strong 5G. Visited Lookout Mountain and downtown Chattanooga.

SiteA36

Month of VisitNovember

Frank L.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 29, 2022

Beautiful views!!!

Tent camping and we had s beautiful spot. But big problem, the aggregate for the tent pad was so compressed we could not set a stake. Had to move tent off pad! Bathrooms very clean in tent loop. Shame on government for not putting funds into pool maintenance. It was shut down. Deer wandering all around!!!

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Month of VisitAugust

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John B.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 18, 2022

Good state park

A nice park tucked away on lake Chickamauga on Tennessee River. We had three days and nights at the campground. It is a busy campground but still offers a relaxing time. We saw wildlife everyday. We kayaked two days- weekdays are better for kayaking as there are not as many boats on the water. First time in a camper and we had a wonderful experience.

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Month of VisitJuly

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Sarah R.

Scout

Reviewed May. 2, 2022

Great Park!

The sites are spacious and relatively level. The shower/ bathrooms are clean. There is a lot of hiking, swimming, activities in the park! If you have a large rig, site A is easier to maneuver.

SiteA47

Month of VisitMay

Justin K.

Scout

Reviewed Jan. 8, 2022

Decent Stay, but No Sewer, Poor Wifi Infrastructure & Restaurant Closed

This was our first outing with our new camper. I spent time on the reservation website looking for a level site and one close to the bathhouse and easy to get in and out of. B3 was perfect for us. It was right across from the bath house and the photograph showed that it was right next to a WiFi access point. Traveling with kids -- tablets and wifi are a must at night time.

The wifi would never connect anywhere in section B -- even outside. I tried troubleshooting it on my own and never could get any device to connect. Removed 1 star for poor wifi infrastructure.

We were very excited to see the Dockside restaurant. It's website said it was open for dinner the first night we stayed. We got ready, loaded the kids up and drove over only to find it closed for the season. They really should publicize this more that it closes for the season. A handwritten note on the door is not sufficient. Removed 1 star for this because we felt tricked.

All in all, it was a fun first trip to try things out. Just wish the park had done a better job of communicating that things were closed or down and not working. Glad this was a trial trip only 30 minutes from home.

SiteB3

Month of VisitFebruary

Will B.

Guide

Reviewed Nov. 27, 2021

Very unlevel

We stayed in the B section on B43. It was a decent campground but all the camper sites are very uneven! The bath house was outdated but function fine. The 4 mile hiking trail was nice we enjoyed a picnic at one of the rest areas along the trail. No sewer hook ups but Warren pressure was good.

SiteB43

Month of VisitDecember

Bill N.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 4, 2021

Great lake views and access. No sewer hookup.

Nice campground, but no sewer hookups.

Month of VisitDecember

Heather T.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 2, 2021

Amazing time

We had site 30 A and it was easy to back into with the trailer and we was within walking distance to the water. Definitely would recommend and plan on going back!

Site30

Month of VisitSeptember

johnny

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 1, 2021

Exactly what we needed

We just purchased a camper and wanted somewhere close by but still a very beautiful view. I’ve been here a million times as a kid to fish but never to camp. We absolutely loved how easy and clean the area was! Super quite and an absolute amazing experience by the water. If you go pay extra for a waterfront lot. You will thank me later

SiteA45

Month of VisitSeptember

Karen

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 27, 2021

Beautiful Lake

This is a popular campground, especially the campsite we booked 10 months ago. There are deer all over and the Bay Side 4.3 mile trail is really nice. The kayaking is great. There are lots of small islands to kayak to with small beaches so you can hang out for a while. One of the beaches had a picnic table. The bathhouse has individual "rooms" with toilet and shower which is nice. Unfortunately we booked for 1 week but had to leave after 3 nights because our trailer was infested with ants from the nearby trees. We weren't the only ones affected. Our neighbors also had problems and changed sites. We were not able to. We will go back but either to another site or be prepared with the right products to prevent an infestation.

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Month of VisitSeptember

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Brad J.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 15, 2021

Beautiful

We love this campground. Beautiful scenery. Facilities are almost always clean. The sites are nice and pretty good sized.

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Month of VisitJune

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MickandKarla W.

Legend

Reviewed Apr. 13, 2021

Nice State Park with a Lot to Offer

Harrison Bay State Park had plenty of signage so finding the campground(CG) just needed to read the signs as you got in the state park area. We stopped at the office area and checked in then proceeded to C loop back-in site C23 with water and 50/30 AMP. We had read the reviews and were prepared for the tight turns and close sites on C loop. When we got to site C23 there were cars and a truck parked across the street making the turn even tighter. We backed in to this very unlevel site that was just long enough for our 39’ 5th wheel. When we booked on line the site was advertised as 51’. Fortunately, there was a parking spot across the road for our truck. We used most of our levelers on the door side to level. Water pressure was good and we got 3 bars on Verizon and 1 bar on AT&T. The CG has WiFi but it didn’t work very well. We got quite a few OTA channels but only one prime. As this loop has a lot of mature trees, satellite would be iffy. We had a nice water view and direct access to the water. We would not recommend anything over 35’ in this loop especial when the CG is full. B loop is for smaller trailers/rigs and D loop is for tents. We checked out A loop and immediately saw the difference as A is set up for larger rigs and looks newer. Area A also has premium sites with a patio. There’s a large grass area and ball field as you enter and we liked site A15, which is on the water enough you could park your kayak below you site plus plenty of area to walk the dogs. In the premium area we liked A38 that’s off a loop at the end where we could swing a 39’ rig around to back-in. Other good sites all in A loop for larger rigs with water view/access would be 30& 31. If your RV is more than 35 feet go to A Loop, especially if you are a beginner. Also recommend you call the park to verify if your rig size can fit in a site, as the dimensions online seem to be inaccurate. This state park has a lot to offer and overall we enjoyed the experience.

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Month of VisitMay

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Brandy C.

Guide

Reviewed Mar. 23, 2021

Nice but NOT spacey

We booked our first few nights in our new travel trailer at spot A7. Being new RV owners, we were super excited to get out and learn the ropes. We have been tent camping at TN state parks for years and absolutely love the amenities that the state parks provide.

Harrison Bay is nice, but we probably won’t be back. There are four different loops (A-D), but most, if not all, sites are tightly packed. Luckily, we didn’t have neighbors directly next to us, but it would not have provided much space for our canopy and leashed dogs to walk if we did.

The waterfront sites seem to be nice, but you have to drive up a large hill and around a tight curve to get to them. Honestly, I’m not sure how anything over 25-ish foot would easily and comfortably park. We actually witnessed someone put the front of their 5th wheel into the back cab of their truck while trying to take a tight turn. 🤢

All in all, it’s nice for a quick getaway, and the park staff is very friendly. We didn’t use any of the amenities (restroom facilities, playgrounds, etc) so I cannot comment on them.

We will probably stick with other parks.

Kevin H.

Legend

Reviewed Mar. 19, 2021

Pleasant experience, would repeat

In the area to pickup new 5th wheel. Got here late in day and park was surprisingly full. Our site C30 was not level, making our first experience of auto-leveling a fun experience. Actually so uneven that our previous 22foot TT would have been a challenge. Overall, a nice park. Visible streamed tv just fine and cell coverage for Cricket (do not stream on this) Pretty close to neighbors on one side so we can hear kids playing, but that’s a pleasant sound anyway. Would repeat if in area. $28 plus tax plus booking fee

Steve L.

Traveler

Reviewed Jan. 17, 2021

This being my first stop on my long journey.

What a beautiful state park with many outdoor activities and trails. I stayed in campground A sites were for the most part level and spacious easy hookup. The camp host were a big help got me out of a little trouble. Highly recommend.

Michael C.

Scout

Reviewed Jan. 16, 2021

Great place to camp

Very nice clean place

Denise

Ranger

Reviewed Dec. 20, 2020

Nice waterfront site

We stayed in site A37 on a Wednesday night in early December. The premium/waterfront sites were mostly empty. It was a little confusing finding the site after dark - luckily I had printed a map of the campground. It was a very relaxing site with a beautiful view. The neighbor site was close, but empty the night we stayed. Unfortunately, my final impression of the campground is staff using a leaf blower to blow leaves off of the surrounding sites and the entire road area in front of our site. Though I appreciate their efforts to keep the campground looking nice, they saw we were trying to enjoy the view before leaving. They could have waited 30 minutes to do that area after we checked out.

Shelly S.

Legend

Reviewed Nov. 12, 2020

BUSY!

Harrison Bay SP near Harrison, Tn is obviously a popular park. I arrived on Sunday and the crowds were leaving. And yet the park was still crowded. Nice lake , good fishing. There are several sites on the water and plenty up in the woods too. These are nice sites. Paved and for the most part level. Depending on where your site is there is a lot of room to set up. Well maintained park. A lot of activities to keep you occupied.

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Traci C.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 13, 2020

Much to do in area

Campground was full, so we parked our pop up camper in the primitive area, was so nice & quiet. Bathhouse was small, only 4 bathrooms in the unit. Shower & toilet in each bathroom, meant long lines to use the bathroom even if not showering.

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Arwen

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020

Great

They hold a county fair every year in late spring. Family friendly, pool, tennis courts, water access, camping and more.

Tanner B.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 9, 2020

Awesome location and amenities

We stayed here for a weekend last month. Campground A has the roomy, level lots and B has right narrow lots that are very uneven with a plethora of trees around. They have a pool, restaurant, hiking, boating, kayaking, paddle boarding right at the campground on Chickamauga Lake and the Tennessee River. Harrison Bay is beautiful. Our only complaint is that there looked like a few years worth of dead trees stacked behind our spot.

Stephen W.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 6, 2020

Perfect weekend

Me and my brothers had an amazing time at this campground. We rented paddle boards nearby and drove to waterfalls. It’s a great central location for multiple activities.

Tom M.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 22, 2020

Nice campground, tight un-level sites

We camped from 6-13-20 to 6-20-20 in area B. The bad: The sites are a little tight for the bigger campers requiring a lot of maneuvering to get in the site. Ours was very un-level, the tongue of our camping was ~4.5' off the ground. The good: the restroom/bath-house was always very clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The campground is located on a huge beautiful lake for boating, kayaking, fishing, and swimming. We will be going back at some point for sure.

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