Harrison Bay State Park Campground
Open year-round for RV camping. Peak season runs April through October when the camp store is staffed. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive nights (extended to 28 nights from December 1 through February 28). Reservations available up to one year in advance with a $5 non-refundable booking fee.
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 7:29PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
At 729 PM EDT/629 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Signal Mountain, or 11 miles northeast of Jasper, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Chattanooga, Signal Mountain, Walden, Whitwell, Ridgeside, Fairmount, Red Bank, Powells Crossroads, Martin Springs, and Lookout Mountain.
About
Harrison Bay State Park sits on approximately 40 miles of Chickamauga Lake shoreline in Hamilton County, just north of Chattanooga. Originally developed as a TVA recreation area in the 1930s, it became Tennessee's first state park in 1937. The campground is well-suited for both tent campers and RVers, with 128 RV sites equipped with water and electric hookups and 27 primitive tent-only sites spread across four distinct camping loops. Each camping area has its own bathhouse with hot showers, and a centralized dump station serves RV campers. A limited number of sites can accommodate large RVs up to 65 feet. The campground also offers Wi-Fi (intended for light use), a camp store with essentials during peak season, a playground, and fire rings. Pets are welcome when kept on a leash. Beyond camping, Harrison Bay provides excellent fishing and boating access, with a full-service marina and multiple boat ramps. The Bear Trace at Harrison Bay championship golf course is on-site, along with picnic pavilions and swimming facilities. The park's proximity to Chattanooga makes it a convenient base for exploring the region.
Directions
From Chattanooga, take Highway 58 North approximately 8 miles to the park entrance at 7855 Bay Marina Circle, Harrison, TN 37341.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $21 - $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 92ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 92ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| State.Parks@tn.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (423) 344-6214 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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