| North of Knoxville, Tennessee. 4,038-acre park, located on the Norris Reservoir, began in 1933 as the first Tennessee Valley Authority project. Miles of trails lead hikers through deeply forested valleys & ridges. A grist mill built in the 1790's & restored by TVA still grinds corn daily during the summer months. Many other attractions await your finding at Norris Dam State Park.
From I-75, take exit 128 & go 2.5 miles south on Hwy. 441 to the entrance of the park.
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Sites available to persons with a disability.
The park has two camping areas with 25 sites in the east section & 50 sites in the west section of the park. Sites have tables, grills & electrical & H2O hookups, while some sites in the east primitive section lack these facilities. Modern bathhouses & dump stations are provided, & a laundromat is located near the park Village Green Complex adjacent to the pool & recreation center. Sites are available only on a first-come, first-serve basis, & maximum stay limit is two weeks. A primitive camping area is available to scout & other youth groups by reservation only.
Laundry facilities are available.
Recreational Opportunities:
Marina
Hiking Trails
Boating
Cabins
Fishing
Picnic Facilities
Camping
Swimming
Other Points of Interest:
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Big South Fork Recreation Area
Cumberland Gap National Historic Area
Oak Ridge, the American Museum of Science & Energy
Birthplace of Alvin C. York |
Norris Dam State Park Campground Web Site
Driving Direction GPS Coordinates:
36.241453, -84.107238
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Campground: Norris Dam State Park in Lake City Tennessee *