Parksville Lake Campground

Closed — 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.

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.

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