Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping Areas
Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping is a unique camping experience at designated areas across Center Hill's 415 miles of shoreline. Primitive camping offers a unique rustic lake front camping experience. Remote locations along the shoreline offer campers a peaceful nature experience. Most designated tent sites are accessible only by boat; while a few can be reached by road.
Campers are advised that these areas are remote, primitive sites. Cellular service may be non-existant or limited. Water or electric including restroom facilities of any kind are not availabile. Campers desiring on-site attendant, security, and law enforcement services are encouraged to use developed campgrounds where such services are provided. These services are not provided for primitive camping.
No water, electric, or restroom facilities. Sites have signage and a fire pit.
Need to Know
No water utilities are available such a toilets or sinks. No electric or sewer utilities are avaiable as well.
Post a printed copy of your confirmation letter to your tent or at the site. To protect your identity, mark out the address information. Ensure that the reservation name, site and dates are visible. Camping is limited to a 14-day stay within a 30-consecutive day period.
Firewood Policy – Campers may only burn certified heat treated firewood, commercial fire logs, kiln-dried, unpainted, unstained lumber that is free of any metal or foreign substance, or dead and downed branches in the area adjacent to the campsite.
Multi-party areas include Cane Hollow. Reserving more than one site at a multi-party area for the purpose of reserving the entire area is not allowed and customers doing so are subject to having all their reservations cancelled. Those who desire a more secluded primitive camping experience should consider reserving at a single party site.
Warning, water levels at Center Hill Lake are subject to change suddenly without notice or warning. View TVA's site for tentative schedules https://www.tva.com/environment/lake-levels/Center-Hill
Campers are encouraged to use developed campgrounds where security and law enforcement services are provided. These services are not provided for primitive camping. Persons camping at primitive campsites do so at their own risk.
Complete rules and regulations enforced are found in Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327 Code of Federal Regulations.
Parking and/or launching locations on the lake may charge a use fee for that area. Primitive site directions started at the nearest USACE operated facility.
Pack out all your trash and camping items. Clean up the area before departure. Failing to do so can result in a citation.
Natural Features
Lake view rustic camping experience surrounded by mature hardwood trees. Fishing and boating only a few steps from your designated camping site.
Nearby Attractions
Edgar Evins State Park, minutes from Center Hill Dam, sits on the shores of the lake. An observation tower at the Visitor Center offers a spectacular view of Center Hill Lake and the surrounding hillsides.
Burgess Falls State Park is a 35-minute drive from the dam. Here, the Falling Water River drops approximately 250 feet, creating numerous breathtaking waterfalls. Hiking trails and overlooks help visitors enjoy the scenery. The large Native Butterfly Garden is a popular attraction within the park.
Rock Island State Park is approximately one hour from the dam. Rock Island is located near the confluences of three rivers that make up Center Hill Lake; the Caney Fork, the Collins, and Rocky Rivers.
Recreation
Primitive camping
Center Hill Lake is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise filled with camping, fishing, boating, and hiking experiences. Center Hill Lake is known for its fishing opportunities and host a lot of fishing tournaments.
Contact Information
Mailing
158 Resource Lane Lancaster TN 38569
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 931-858-3125
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
Directions to primitive camp sites start at the nearest USACE facility.
The GPS coordinate "Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping Areas" is for Center Hill Dam. 36°05'52.3"N 85°49'32.4"W or 36.097869, -85.825653
Available Campsites
- Site Cherry Creek - Site 4, Loop Cherry Creek - Site 4, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Davies Island East - Site 6, Loop Davies Island East - Site 6, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site East Shore - Site 10, Loop East Shore - Site 10, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Davies Island West -Site 7, Loop Davies Island West -Site 7, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Cane Hollow -Site 3A, Loop Cane Hollow -Site 3A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Falling Water - Site 11 , Loop Falling Water - Site 11 , Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Britch Creek - Site 2, Loop Britch Creek - Site 2, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Sink Creek - Site 16, Loop Sink Creek - Site 16, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Pedigo Point - Site 14, Loop Pedigo Point - Site 14, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Squirrel Tail - Site 19, Loop Squirrel Tail - Site 19, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site South Shore -Site 17, Loop South Shore -Site 17, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site White County Access -Site 20, Loop White County Access -Site 20, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Eagle Creek -Site 9, Loop Eagle Creek -Site 9, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Pine Creek -Site 15, Loop Pine Creek -Site 15, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Crowder Cove - Site 5, Loop Crowder Cove - Site 5, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Cane Hollow - Site 3C, Loop Cane Hollow - Site 3C, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Irwin Hollow -Site 13, Loop Irwin Hollow -Site 13, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Cane Hollow -Site 3B, Loop Cane Hollow -Site 3B, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Big Hurricane - Site 1, Loop Big Hurricane - Site 1, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Davies Island North - Site 8, Loop Davies Island North - Site 8, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Fancher Falls -Site 12, Loop Fancher Falls -Site 12, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
