Long Branch
Open for the 2026 season with sites available. Reservations via Recreation.gov. Check-in is 3:30 PM, check-out is 2:30 PM. Firewood must be certified heat-treated.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 12:59PM CDT until July 22 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Middle Tennessee, including the following counties, Bedford, Cannon, Cheatham, Clay, Coffee, Cumberland, Davidson, De Kalb, Dickson, Fentress, Giles, Hickman, Humphreys, Jackson, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Marshall, Maury, Overton, Perry, Pickett, Putnam, Rutherford, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Van Buren, Warren, Wayne, White, Williamson and Wilson. * WHEN...From 6 PM CDT this evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms with locally torrential downpours will develop across Middle Tennessee this evening producing rainfall totals greater than 2 inches which could cause flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 6:42AM CDT until July 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110. * WHERE...Middle Tennessee. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Long Branch Campground is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers facility located below Center Hill Dam on the scenic Caney Fork River in central Tennessee's Highland Rim. The campground provides 60 gravel sites with water and 50-amp electric hookups, accommodating everything from tents to large RVs. Each site features a fire ring, charcoal grill, lantern pole, and picnic table. Modern amenities include flush restrooms, hot showers, potable water, and a dump station. The Caney Fork River below the dam is stocked with rainbow and brown trout, making Long Branch a destination for fly fishers and spin casters pursuing trophy fish. A boat ramp and fish cleaning station are located within the campground. Kayaking and canoeing the tailwaters is popular among campers. The Buffalo Valley Nature Trail across the river offers hiking and wildlife viewing. Center Hill Lake stretches 64 miles above the dam with 415 miles of forested shoreline for boating, water skiing, and additional fishing. Edgar Evins State Park is a five-minute drive away, and an observation tower at the park's visitor center provides panoramic views of the lake and surrounding hills.
Directions
From I-40, take exit 268 and merge onto US-96 west. Continue for 5 miles to the end of Center Hill Dam, then turn right on SR-141. Follow signs into campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $30 - $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 156ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 156ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (615) 548-8002 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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