U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · TN

Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping Areas

Highway 56 OverlookPhoto · SB
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
21Sites

The place

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

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
Big Hurricane - Site 1Big Hurricane - Site 1tent only nonelectricN/A
Britch Creek - Site 2Britch Creek - Site 2tent only nonelectricN/A
Cane Hollow - Site 3CCane Hollow - Site 3Ctent only nonelectricN/A
Cane Hollow -Site 3ACane Hollow -Site 3Atent only nonelectricN/A
Cane Hollow -Site 3BCane Hollow -Site 3Btent only nonelectricN/A
Cherry Creek - Site 4Cherry Creek - Site 4tent only nonelectricN/A
Crowder Cove - Site 5Crowder Cove - Site 5tent only nonelectricN/A
Davies Island East - Site 6Davies Island East - Site 6tent only nonelectricN/A
Davies Island North - Site 8Davies Island North - Site 8tent only nonelectricN/A
Davies Island West -Site 7Davies Island West -Site 7tent only nonelectricN/A
Eagle Creek -Site 9Eagle Creek -Site 9tent only nonelectricN/A
East Shore - Site 10East Shore - Site 10tent only nonelectricN/A
Falling Water - Site 11Falling Water - Site 11tent only nonelectricN/A
Fancher Falls -Site 12Fancher Falls -Site 12tent only nonelectricN/A
Irwin Hollow -Site 13Irwin Hollow -Site 13tent only nonelectricN/A
Pedigo Point - Site 14Pedigo Point - Site 14tent only nonelectricN/A
Pine Creek -Site 15Pine Creek -Site 15tent only nonelectricN/A
Sink Creek - Site 16Sink Creek - Site 16tent only nonelectricN/A
South Shore -Site 17South Shore -Site 17tent only nonelectricN/A
Squirrel Tail - Site 19Squirrel Tail - Site 19tent only nonelectricN/A
White County Access -Site 20White County Access -Site 20tent only nonelectricN/A

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

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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