Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping Areas

USACE US Army Corps of Engineers · Lancaster, TN · Primitive

Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Style Primitive Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites21
Sites Accepting RVs3
Tent-Only Sites21
Overnight Sites21

Location

36.102344, -85.829826 · 158 Resource Lane , Lancaster , TN 38569

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Description

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 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.

Directions

Directions to primitive camp sites start at the nearest USACE facility. 

The GPS coordinate "Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping Areas" is for Center Hill Dam. 36°05'52.3"N 85°49'32.4"W or 36.097869, -85.825653

Activities

BACKPACKING BIRDING BOATING CAMPING CANOEING FISHING HIKING HUNTING JET SKIING KAYAKING MOTOR BOAT PADDLING PICNICKING STAR GAZING WATER ACCESS WATER ACTIVITIES WATER SKIING WATER SPORTS WILDERNESS

Details

Phone931-858-3125
Email[email protected]
ReservableYes

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