Norris Dam State Park Campground
The campground is open and accepting reservations. Both East and West Campgrounds recently completed renovations. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive days (28 days December 1 through February). Check-in at 4:00 PM, check-out at 12:00 PM.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 21 at 6:11PM EDT until July 22 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 510 IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT WEDNESDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN TENNESSEE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES IN EAST TENNESSEE ANDERSON CAMPBELL CLAIBORNE HANCOCK MORGAN SCOTT UNION IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA CITY OF NORTON LEE WISE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF APPALACHIA, ARTHUR, BIG SOUTH FORK NATIONAL, BIG STONE GAP, CARYVILLE, CLAIRFIELD, CLINTON, COEBURN, ELGIN, ELK VALLEY, EVANSTON, FINCASTLE, HARROGATE-SHAWANEE, HIGH POINT, HOWARD QUARTER, HUNTSVILLE, JELLICO, KYLES FORD, LA FOLLETTE, LONE MOUNTAIN, LUTTRELL, MAYNARDVILLE, NORMA, NORRIS LAKE, NORTON, OAK RIDGE, ONEIDA, PARDEE, PAULETTE, PETROS, PINE ORCHARD, ROSE HILL, ROSE HILL, ROYAL BLUE, SANDLICK, SHARPS CHAPEL, SLICK ROCK, SMOKEY JUNCTION, SNEEDVILLE, SPRINGDALE, TREADWAY, WHITE OAK, AND WISE.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 1:45PM EDT until July 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee, including the following areas, Anderson, Blount Smoky Mountains, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Grainger, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Knox, Loudon, Morgan, North Sevier, Northwest Blount, Northwest Carter, Northwest Cocke, Northwest Greene, Roane, Scott TN, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Sullivan, Unicoi, Union and Washington TN and southwest Virginia, including the following areas, Lee, Russell, Scott VA, Washington VA and Wise. * WHEN...From midnight EDT tonight through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected tonight into Wednesday. Locations that receive multiple rounds or extended periods of locally heavy rainfall could experience flash flooding. Locations that have recently seen flooding need less rainfall to have additional flooding, and should take additional rounds of heavy rain and storms seriously. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Established in the late 1930s by the Tennessee Valley Authority, Norris Dam State Park offers camping along the scenic shores of Norris Lake in Campbell County. The park features two developed campgrounds with sites nestled in mostly shaded forested areas. West Campground contains 50 sites with water and electric hookups and can accommodate RVs up to 60 feet. East Campground has 25 RV sites with hookups accommodating units up to 56 feet, plus 10 primitive tent-only sites without utilities. Each campsite comes equipped with a picnic table, grill, and fire pit. Both campgrounds have centrally located bathhouses with hot showers and dump stations. Seasonal laundry facilities are available near the Park Office. ADA-accessible sites can be reserved. Beyond camping, the park offers hiking and biking trails, boating access, fishing, museums, picnic pavilions, and playgrounds. Reservations are available up to one year in advance through the Tennessee State Parks reservation system. Maximum stay is 14 days (extended to 28 days from December 1 through February). Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM. Quiet hours are observed from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
Directions
West Campground: From I-75 take Exit 128 (Rocky Top) and turn left onto US-441 S (Hwy. 61) for 2.8 miles until you see the stone entrance sign for Norris Dam State Park and turn left. Follow the signs to the campground, which will have you take your first left at the yellow gates. Follow the road for one mile to the west campground. East Campground: From I-75 take Exit 128 (Rocky Top) and turn left onto US-441 S (Hwy. 61) for 3.7 miles, passing the west park entrance and Norris Dam Marina. After crossing Norris Dam, take the second left at the stone entrance sign for Norris Dam State Park. Follow the narrow road and turn right after Shelter #2 and follow the signs to the east campground.
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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 | $11 - $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 60ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (865) 425-4500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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