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Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping Areas

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in Center Hill Lake, near Lancaster, Tennessee.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
21overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
Allowedmax RV/trailer length
0named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi
0.0 mibike trails within 5 mi

How it compares

  • With 21 sites it is the #38 largest of 84 Tennessee campgrounds that publish a site count.
  • There are 15 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
  • Pets allowed on 21 of 21 sites; campfires allowed on 21 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
  • Straight-line distance: Nashville ~53 mi, Chattanooga ~79 mi, Knoxville ~107 mi.

Site mix

Tent-only21

Amenities & rules

The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.Pets allowedTentsRVs/trailers

Trails within 5 miles

No named Forest Service or National Park Service trails are mapped within 5 miles. Trails on state, county or Corps of Engineers land aren't in these datasets.

Mountain biking nearby

No bike-legal trails are mapped within 5 miles in OpenStreetMap or Forest Service data.

Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.

Activities listed

Auto TouringBackpackingBikingBirdingBoatingCampingCanoeingEnvironmental EducationFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteHotel/lodge/resort Privately OwnedHuntingJet SkiingKayakingMotor BoatOther Recreation Concession SitePaddlingPicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteStar GazingWater AccessWater ActivitiesWater Skiing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Long Branch (Center Hill Lake)
Center Hill Lake
0.2TN—55 E 50A W S 96 ftyes Reserve0
Edgar Evins State Park Campground
Edgar Evins State Park
1.4TNSee booking site— — —yes Reserve0
Floating Mill Park
Center Hill Lake
5.4TN—98 E 50A W S 48 ftyes Reserve0
Hurricane Bridge
Center Hill Lake
6.8TN—— — —— Reserve0
Granville Recreation Area / Indian Creek Campground
Private campground
9.6TN—— — —— ?0
Ragland Bottom
Center Hill Lake
10.6TN—54 E 50A W S 93 ftyes Reserve0

Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.

From the managing agency

Overview 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. Campers desiring on-site attendant, security, and law enforcement services are encouraged to use developed campground… read the full description on Recreation.gov