fees, RV limits, trails & mountain biking

Parksville Lake rv Campground

USDA Forest Service campground in Cherokee National Forest, near Benton, Tennessee.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
16overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
Allowedmax RV/trailer length
20named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (35.2 mi)
1.0 mibike trails within 5 mi

How it compares

  • With 16 sites it is the #40 largest of 84 Tennessee campgrounds that publish a site count.
  • There are 18 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • Electric sites go up to 30 amp service (16 electric sites).
  • 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
  • Pets allowed on 16 of 16 sites; campfires allowed on 16 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
  • Straight-line distance: Chattanooga ~42 mi, Knoxville ~69 mi, Asheville ~119 mi.

Site mix

Electric16
Accessible1

Amenities & rules

Fire pitsGrillsLantern postsPicnic tablesPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers1 accessible site

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
Clemmer Bike Trail0.3 mi4.0USFS
Scenic Spur Trail0.3 mi1.6USFS
Clemmer Spur0.3 mi1.6USFS
Clear Creek Trail0.4 mi4.3USFS
Sylco Loop1.2 mi9.8USFS
Rim Rock Spur1.6 mi0.5USFS
Rim Rock Trail1.6 mi0.9USFS
Laurel Loop1.8 mi1.7USFS
Caney Creek Trail2.0 mi2.5USFS
Benton Falls Hiking Trails2.1 mi1.3USFS
Red Leaf2.4 mi0.2USFS
Slickrock Loop Bike Trail2.4 mi1.5USFS

+ 8 more named trails.

Mountain biking nearby

1.0 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 1.0 mi

TrailClosest pointMiles within 5 miDifficulty (as tagged)KidsSource
Forest Walk2.8 mi0.4UnratedOSM
McKamy Lake Trail2.9 mi0.6UnratedOSM

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 TouringBikingBoatingCampingCanoeingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingInterpretive ProgramsKayakingMountain BikingNon-motorized BoatingOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRaftingRecreational VehiclesRiver TripsSwimmingVisitor CenterWater AccessWhitewater RaftingWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Chilhowee Group Camp
Cherokee National Forest
3.2TN$8— — —— Reserve20 (25.9 mi)
Chilhowee Campground
Cherokee National Forest
3.2TN—59 E 50A 90 ftyes Reserve20 (25.9 mi)
Ocoee RV Park
Private campground
4.6TN—— — —— ?19 (27.3 mi)
Thunder Rock Campground
Cherokee National Forest
5.8TN$15–$2038 E 30A yesyes Reserve26 (83.2 mi)
Sylco Campground
US Forest Service
6.1TNFree12 — —— ?19 (60.3 mi)
Lost Creek Campground
US Forest Service
6.7TNFree15 — —— ?6 (40.7 mi)

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 Located near Parksville Lake, Parksville Lake RV Campground offers well-shaded and nicely spaced campsites accommodating larger RVs. Several sites offer the opportunity for two RVs to camp close together and several are located along a small stream. Recreation Parksville Lake RV Campground is central location for day trips to the many inviting outdoor recreation opportunities in the area. Visitors to nearby Parksville Lake will enjoy beaches for swimming and boat ramps for water access. The area boasts many miles of mountain bike and hiking trails. Whitewater rafting enthusiasts will want to check out the Ocoee Whitewater Center. Facilities Picnic tables, grills, and lantern posts … read the full description on Recreation.gov