Parksville Lake Campground
Closed for the season. The campground typically operates late February through mid-January. Check Recreation.gov or the Forest Service website for current season dates and to make reservations.
Campsite limitations
Specific Camping prohibitions1. Camping for more than 14 days in developed and dispersed areas. Camping in anylocation is limited to 14 consecutive days. On the 14th consecutive day, the camper andparty must leave that area/campground for a minimum of seven days before returning foranother stay. If…
Camping not permitted within 300 feet of the Cherohala Skyway
Camping restricted along Skyway to beyond 300 yards.
motorboats restricted on Forest Service Lakes
Possession or operating a vessel powered by an internal combustion engine of any size or propelled by any other machinery rated greater than 5 horsepower is prohibited on McKamy Lake, Indian Boundary Lake, and Allen Branch Pond.
Cherokee National Forest enters Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
USDA Forest Service officials initiate Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on the Cherokee National Forest beginning Friday in response to extreme fire danger due to prolonged drought. The restrictions will prohibit fires outside of developed recreation sites. Drought conditions persist across the…
Little Sylco Project closes portion of FS 221
The US Forest Service plans to disrupt access to portions of FS 221 beginning Nov. 10 south of Parksville Lake while permanent water crossing repairs are completed to improve access across the Cherokee National Forest in Polk County. This Emergency Repair is in response to flood damage that…
Access disrupted to Chilhowee Recreation Area and Forest Service Road #77
UPDATE: Construction crews closed access to Chilhowee Recreation Area for road construction and paving. This is a phased project with adjustments to Chilhowee access throughout the phases. The long-term improvement project includes installation of dumpster pads for bear-proof dumpsters and…
Little Milligan Boat Ramp Temporary Closure Planned
The Little Milligan Boat Ramp Recreation Area is temporary unavailable to the public for visitor health and safety during Hurricane Helene salvage logging operations.
Closure order prohibiting protected areas pertaining to Paint Rock
Going into or being upon or in the area of closure (this includes all forms ofpresence, including as a pedestrian or by any and all other means)
Wilderness Closure Orders
This Forest Order is associated with Wilderness Areas limitations concerning stay duration, group size limits, mechanized equipment, camping and camping equipment.
Donley Cabin Camping Limitations
Limits to Donley Cabin exist to preserve small group opportunities in a remote setting. No overnight occupancy by more than 6 persons. No stays in the area except for 6 person limit authorized between sundown and sunrise. No discharge of firearm, air rifle, or gas gun within 500 feet of Donley…
Equestrian animals prohibited around Citico Creek
Equestrian animals are prohibited from going into or being upon the critical habitat portion of Citico Creek for the protection of threatened and endanger species.
About
Located in the Cherokee National Forest near Parksville Lake, this campground provides a popular base for exploring the Ocoee River region. The facility is split by Highway 30 into two distinct areas: an RV campground with 17 well-shaded, nicely spaced sites accommodating larger RVs, and a tent/group camping area with 24 sites arranged in pod configurations. The RV sites all include electric hookups and some are situated along a small stream, with several sites offering space for two RVs to camp together. The tent camping area features organized pod setups with tent pads arranged around central fire rings and picnic tables, accommodating groups from 5 to 30 people. Each site includes picnic tables, grills, and lantern posts. A centrally located bathhouse provides flush toilets and warm showers for RV campers, with water hydrants distributed throughout that section of the campground. An RV dump station is available near the entrance. The campground serves as an excellent central location for day trips throughout the region. Parksville Lake offers swimming beaches and boat ramps, while the nearby Ocoee River and Ocoee Whitewater Center provide world-class whitewater rafting opportunities on the site of the 1996 Olympic kayak events. The area features numerous mountain biking and hiking trails throughout the Cherokee National Forest's 650,000 acres of southern Appalachian terrain.
Directions
From Highway 64/411 intersection, travel Highway 64 east approximately 9.5 miles. Turn onto Highway 30 for 0.25 mile. RV sites are located on the left, group tent camping on the right.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $12 - $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (423) 338-3300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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