Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping Areas
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Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping is a unique camping experience at designated areas across Center Hill's 415 miles of shoreline. Primitive camping offers a unique rustic lake front camping experience. Remote locations along the shoreline offer campers a peaceful nature experience. Most designated tent sites are accessible only by boat; while a few can be reached by road. Campers are advised that these areas are remote, primitive sites. Cellular service may be non-existant or limited. Water or electric including restroom facilities of any kind are not availabile. Keep reading
Campers desiring on-site attendant, security, and law enforcement services are encouraged to use developed campgrounds where such services are provided. These services are not provided for primitive camping. Recreation Primitive camping Center Hill Lake is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise filled with camping, fishing, boating, and hiking experiences. Center Hill Lake is known for its fishing opportunities and host a lot of fishing tournaments. Facilities No water, electric, or restroom facilities. Sites have signage and a fire pit. Natural Features Lake view rustic camping experience surrounded by mature hardwood trees. Fishing and boating only a few steps from your designated camping site. Nearby Attractions Edgar Evins State Park, minutes from Center Hill Dam, sits on the shores of the lake. An observation tower at the Visitor Center offers a spectacular view of Center Hill Lake and the surrounding hillsides. Burgess Falls State Park is a 35-minute drive from the dam. 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. Rock Island State Park is approximately one hour from the dam. Rock Island is located near the confluences of three rivers that make up Center Hill Lake; the Caney Fork, the Collins, and Rocky Rivers.
The sites · 21
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Hurricane - Site 1 | Big Hurricane - Site 1 | tent only nonelectric | — | N/A | |
| Britch Creek - Site 2 | Britch Creek - Site 2 | tent only nonelectric | — | N/A | |
| Cane Hollow - Site 3C | Cane Hollow - Site 3C | tent only nonelectric | — | N/A | |
| Cane Hollow -Site 3A | Cane Hollow -Site 3A | tent only nonelectric | — | N/A | |
| Cane Hollow -Site 3B | Cane Hollow -Site 3B | tent only nonelectric | — | N/A | |
| Cherry Creek - Site 4 | Cherry Creek - Site 4 | tent only nonelectric | — | N/A | |
| Crowder Cove - Site 5 | Crowder Cove - Site 5 | tent only nonelectric | — | N/A | |
| Davies Island East - Site 6 | Davies Island East - Site 6 | tent only nonelectric | — | N/A | |
| Davies Island North - Site 8 | Davies Island North - Site 8 | tent only nonelectric | — | N/A | |
| Davies Island West -Site 7 | Davies Island West -Site 7 | tent only nonelectric | — | N/A | |
| Eagle Creek -Site 9 | Eagle Creek -Site 9 | tent only nonelectric | — | N/A | |
| East Shore - Site 10 | East Shore - Site 10 | tent only nonelectric | — | N/A | |
| Falling Water - Site 11 | Falling Water - Site 11 | tent only nonelectric | — | N/A | |
| Fancher Falls -Site 12 | Fancher Falls -Site 12 | tent only nonelectric | — | N/A | |
| Irwin Hollow -Site 13 | Irwin Hollow -Site 13 | tent only nonelectric | — | N/A | |
| Pedigo Point - Site 14 | Pedigo Point - Site 14 | tent only nonelectric | — | N/A | |
| Pine Creek -Site 15 | Pine Creek -Site 15 | tent only nonelectric | — | N/A | |
| Sink Creek - Site 16 | Sink Creek - Site 16 | tent only nonelectric | — | N/A | |
| South Shore -Site 17 | South Shore -Site 17 | tent only nonelectric | — | N/A | |
| Squirrel Tail - Site 19 | Squirrel Tail - Site 19 | tent only nonelectric | — | N/A | |
| White County Access -Site 20 | White County Access -Site 20 | tent only nonelectric | — | N/A |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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