Parksville Lake RV Campground
Located near Parksville Lake, Parksville Lake RV Campground offers well-shaded and nicely spaced campsites accommodating larger RVs. Several sites offer the opportunity for two RVs to camp close together and several are located along a small stream.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 16 |
Site guide
16 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Back-in | 65 | Gravel | Full | 30 amp | 5 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 02 | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Full | 30 amp | 5 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 04 | Back-in | 44 | Gravel | Full | 30 amp | Riverfront | 5 / 2 | Yes | |
| 05 | Back-in | 39 | Gravel | Full | 30 amp | 5 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 06 | Back-in | 41 | Gravel | Full | 30 amp | 5 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 07 | Pull-through | 36 | Gravel | Full | 30 amp | 5 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 08 | Back-in | 38 | Gravel | Full | 30 amp | 5 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 09 | Pull-through | 32 | Gravel | Full | 30 amp | 5 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 10 | Back-in | 48 | Gravel | Full | 30 amp | 5 / 2 | Yes | Yes | |
| 11 | Back-in | 63 | Gravel | Full | 30 amp | 5 / 2 | 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 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Site 10 is listed accessible |
Picnic tables, grills, and lantern posts are located at each site. A bath house providing flush toilets and warm showers is centrally located in the middle of the loop. Water hydrants are located throughout the campground. An RV dump station is located near the entrance/exit.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Cherokee National Forest |
| Fees | RV sites (17 sites) - $20 all with electric hookups. Tent sites (24 sites) - $12; 1 pod, 5 people. $15; 3 pods, 15 people. $20; 4 pods, 20 people. $30; 6 pods, 30 people. |
| Rules | Food storage restrictions apply at all areas on the Cherokee National Forest. All food and beverages must be stored in an approved bear-proof container, your locked vehicle or hard-sided camper at all times unless being eaten, prepared, or transported. Maximum of 5 people and 2 vehicles at each site. |
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Getting there
From Highway 64/411 intersection, travel Hwy. 64 east approximately 9.5 miles, turn onto Highway 30 for 0.25 mile. RV sites are located on the left, group tent camping on the right.
| Nearest town | Benton, Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 35.1169° N, 84.5750° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx - West Viniard Alexander
41 mi from the campground · 175 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Benton Shooters Supply ↗ | 6 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 18.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | Rick's RV Center ↗ | 29.2 mi |
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Parksville Lake RV Campground Review - Cherokee National Forest
Worth a stop
The campground is conveniently located near the Ocoee River and the Ocoee Whitewater Center (site of the 1996 Olympic Kayak events).
- 0.3 miClemmer Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 0.8 miMac Point Beach ↗Swimming
- 6.9 miChilders Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 7.8 miHiwassee River Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 9.4 miSpring Creek Shooting Range ↗OHV / range
- 14.4 miSumac Creek Shooting Range ↗OHV / range
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miScenic Spur Trail1.6 mi trail
- 0.3 miClemmer Bike Trail4.4 mi trail
- 0.3 miClemmer Spur1.4 mi trail
- 0.4 miClear Creek Trail ↗5.4 mi trail
- 1.6 miRim Rock Trail1 mi trail
- 1.7 miRim Rock Spur0.5 mi trail
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.3 miClemmer Trailhead ↗Cherokee National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Big Frog Wilderness begins about 5.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 5.7 miBig Frog Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 8,502 acres
- 6.5 miLittle Frog Mountain Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 5,634 acres
- 8.2 miChattahoochee-Oconee National Forests ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,796,317 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Ocoee No. 1 Hydroelectric StationHistoric district · Parksville · 4.4 mi
- Copeland HouseBuilding · Parksville · 5.8 mi
- Polk County CourthouseBuilding · Benton · 5.9 mi
Natural features
The Cherokee National Forest is located in eastern Tennessee and stretches from Chattanooga to Bristol along the North Carolina border. The 650,000-acre swath of land is Tennessee's only national forest. It lies in the heart of the Southern Appalachians and is home to more than 20,000 species of plants and animals, as well as many rivers, creeks and lakes.
Recreation
Parksville Lake RV Campground is central location for day trips to the many inviting outdoor recreation opportunities in the area. Visitors to nearby Parksville Lake will enjoy beaches for swimming and boat ramps for water access. The area boasts many miles of mountain bike and hiking trails. Whitewater rafting enthusiasts will want to check out the Ocoee Whitewater Center.
Guidebooks for Cherokee National Forest and Tennessee
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- Cherokee National Forest hiking guideWilliam H. Skelton and Lamar Alexander, 2024Find at Bookshop.org
- Campgrounds in and Around the Great Smoky Mountains National ParkGrueen Huffman, 2010Find at Bookshop.org
Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Parksville Lake RV Campground?
Sites at Parksville Lake RV Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Parksville Lake RV Campground?
RV sites (17 sites) - $20 all with electric hookups. Tent sites (24 sites) - $12; 1 pod, 5 people. $15; 3 pods, 15 people.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Parksville Lake RV Campground?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Parksville Lake RV Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Parksville Lake RV Campground have?
16 sites, including 16 standard sites with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Parksville Lake RV Campground?
Parksville Lake RV Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Does Parksville Lake RV Campground have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Parksville Lake RV Campground?
A bath house providing flush toilets and warm showers is centrally located in the middle of the loop.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Parksville Lake RV Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Parksville Lake RV Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Parksville Lake RV Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Food storage restrictions apply at all areas on the Cherokee National Forest.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Parksville Lake RV Campground?
Site 10 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 Parksville Lake RV Campground?
Parksville Lake RV Campground is central location for day trips to the many inviting outdoor recreation opportunities in the area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation