Long Branch (Center Hill Lake)

Caney Fork River at Long Branch Campground

Photo · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

61Sites

156 ftMax rig

The place

Long Branch Campground is located below Center Hill Dam on the scenic Caney Fork River in central Tennessee's Highland Rim. Above the dam, the lake stretches 64 miles up the river, where visitors come to enjoy boating, fishing and water sports. The 415 miles of forested shoreline provide excellent hiking, hunting and camping opportunities. 2025 Events: The annual Halloween event will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025. Recreation Fishermen come to Long Branch to experience trophy trout fishing on the river, which is stocked with rainbow and brown trout. Keep reading

Fly fishers and spin fishers alike enjoy this beautiful river and its abundant fish. Canoeing and kayaking on the Caney Fork River has become a favorite pastime for campers and sightseers alike. The Buffalo Valley Nature Trail is located just across the river from the campground. It provides access to the Caney Fork and is a very popular area for trout fishermen. The area has great wildlife viewing opportunities. Boating, water skiing and canoeing are popular activities above the dam on Center Hill Lake. Facilities The campground offers 60 campsites with water and 50-amp electric hookups. A large, day-use group picnic shelter is also available, with water and electric hookup. Amenities like flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided, creating a comfortable camping experience for guests. A boat ramp, fish cleaning station and playground are all conveniently located within the campground. Natural Features Long Branch is surrounded by the lush mixed hardwood forests of the hilly Highland Rim region. Whitetail deer, wild turkey, squirrels and rabbits roam the wooded hills in the area. Nearby Attractions The Center Hill Lake Resource Managers Office is located across the river next to the Buffalo Valley Recreation Area. Edgar Evins State Park sits on the lake shore about 5 minutes from Long Branch. An observation tower at the Visitor Center offers a spectacular view of Center Hill Lake and the surrounding hillsides.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 61

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
GLOO	49	standard electric	51 ft	50
GLOO	50	standard electric	51 ft	50
GLOO	51	standard electric	51 ft	50
GLOO	52	standard electric	63 ft	50
GLOO	53	standard electric	63 ft	50
GLOO	54	standard electric	45 ft	50
GLOO	55	rv electric	48 ft	50
GLOO	56	rv electric	72 ft	50
GLOO	57	rv electric	87 ft	50
LBRA	01	standard electric	60 ft	50
LBRA	02	standard electric	67 ft	50
LBRA	03	standard electric	75 ft	50
LBRA	04	management	48 ft	50
LBRA	05	standard electric	96 ft	50
LBRA	06	standard electric	67 ft	50
LBRA	07	standard electric	96 ft	50
LBRA	08	standard electric	86 ft	50
LBRA	09	standard electric	84 ft	50
LBRA	10	standard electric	92 ft	50
LBRA	11	standard electric	53 ft	50
LBRA	12	management	76 ft	50
LBRA	13	standard electric	76 ft	50
LBRA	14	standard electric	90 ft	50
LBRA	15	standard electric	75 ft	50
LBRA	16	management	76 ft	50
LBRA	17	standard electric	86 ft	50
LBRA	18	standard electric	90 ft	50
LBRA	19	standard electric	76 ft	50
LBRA	20	standard electric	65 ft	50
LBRA	21	standard electric	103 ft	50
LBRA	22	standard electric	65 ft	50
LBRA	23	standard electric	156 ft	50
LBRA	24	standard electric	66 ft	50
LBRA	25	standard electric	60 ft	50
LBRA	26	standard electric	87 ft	50
LBRA	27	standard electric	80 ft	50
LBRA	28	standard electric	51 ft	50
LBRA	29	standard electric	78 ft	50
LBRA	30	standard electric	90 ft	50
LBRA	31	standard electric	72 ft	50
LBRA	32	standard electric	84 ft	50
LBRA	33	standard electric	60 ft	50
LBRA	34	standard electric	78 ft	50
LBRA	35	standard electric	69 ft	50
LBRA	36	standard electric	81 ft	50
LBRA	37	standard electric	63 ft	50
LBRA	38	standard electric	78 ft	50
LBRA	39	standard electric	75 ft	50
LBRA	40	standard electric	75 ft	50
LBRA	41	standard electric	63 ft	50
LBRA	42	standard electric	84 ft	50
LBRA	43	standard electric	63 ft	50
LBRA	44	standard electric	90 ft	50
LBRA	45	standard electric	72 ft	50
LBRA	46	standard electric	69 ft	50
LBRA	47	standard electric	87 ft	50
LBRA	48	standard electric	63 ft	50
LBRA	58	standard electric	65 ft	50
LBRA	59	management	65 ft	50
LBRA	60	management	65 ft	50

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SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

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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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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