Floating Mill Park
Floating Mill Park is located on the shores of the scenic Center Hill Lake on central Tennessee's Highland Rim. The lake stretches 64 miles up the Caney Fork River, where visitors come to enjoy boating, fishing and water sports. The 415 miles of forested shoreline provide excellent hiking, hunting and camping opportunities.
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Site mix
| tent only electric | 39 |
| Standard with electric | 32 |
| RV with electric | 19 |
| Standard, no hookups | 8 |
| group picnic area | 1 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 48 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
99 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Pets | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 060 | FMIP | Tent Only Electric | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | |||
| 061 | FMIP | Tent Only Electric | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | |||
| 062 | FMIP | Tent Only Electric | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | |||
| 063 | FMIP | Tent Only Electric | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | |||
| 064 | FMIP | Tent Only Electric | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | |||
| 065 | FMIP | Tent Only Electric | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | |||
| 066 | FMIP | Tent Only Electric | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | |||
| 067 | FMIP | Tent Only Electric | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | |||
| 068 | FMIP | Tent Only Electric | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | |||
| 069 | FMIP | Tent Only Electric | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:30 PM, checkout 2:30 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water, sewer |
| Max vehicle length | 48 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Site P-1 is listed accessible |
This large campground provides a wide variety of campsites, most of which have electric and water hookups. Several tent-only sites are provided, several of which are beautiful lakefront sites. A day-use group picnic area is available for reservations. It can accommodate up to 125 guests, with a large shelter and picnic tables. Water and 30-amp electric hookups are included. Amenities like flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided, creating a comfortable camping experience for guests. A boat ramp, fish cleaning station, playground and hiking trail are all conveniently located within the campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From I-40, take exit 273. Merge onto US-56 south and continue for 3.5 miles to Floating Mill Road. After about a mile, turn right to stay on Floating Mill Road, and follow signs into the campground.
| Nearest town | Silver Point, Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 36.0449° N, 85.7635° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 0.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Fall Creek Falls Outfitter ↗ | 35.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | Blue Compass ↗ | 36.3 mi |
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Floating Mill Park Campground-Silver Point, Tennessee
Worth a stop
Edgar Evins State Park, about 25 minutes from Floating Mill, 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 campground. 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.
- 0.5 miHurricane Marina ↗Boat launch
- 3.7 miHidden Harbor Marina ↗Boat launch
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Natural features
Center Hill Lake is surrounded by lush mixed hardwood forests in the hilly Highland Rim region. Whitetail deer, wild turkey, squirrels and rabbits roam the wooded hills around the lake. Floating Mill Park is surrounded by the lake on three sides, providing sweeping waterfront views.
Recreation
Boating, waterskiing, canoeing and fishing are popular activities on the water. Anglers will find bream, walleye, smallmouth bass, crappie, catfish and white bass. Below the dam, the Caney Fork River is one of the most productive trout fisheries in the state. Nine miles of hiking trails meander around the lake. The Lost Springs Trail loops for two miles above the campground and Hurricane Marina.
Guidebooks for Tennessee
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- Campgrounds in and Around the Great Smoky Mountains National ParkGrueen Huffman, 2010Find at Bookshop.org
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Floating Mill Park?
Sites at Floating Mill Park are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Floating Mill Park?
Check-in 3:30 PM, checkout 2:30 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Floating Mill Park have?
101 sites, including 39 tent only electric, 32 standard sites with power, 19 RV sites with electric, and 8 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Floating Mill Park?
The longest site here provides 48 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Floating Mill Park have hookups?
Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Floating Mill Park?
Amenities like flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided, creating a comfortable camping experience for guests.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Floating Mill Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Floating Mill Park. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Floating Mill Park?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Floating Mill Park?
Site P-1 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Floating Mill Park?
Boating, waterskiing, canoeing and fishing are popular activities on the water. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Floating Mill Park?
Silver Point, Tennessee. Edgar Evins State Park, about 25 minutes from Floating Mill, sits on the shores of the lake.
Source: Getting there
What if Floating Mill Park is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Ragland Bottom (5.2 mi), Long Branch (5.4 mi), and Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping Areas (5.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby