Dispersed Camping in Rhea County, Tennessee
Showing 14 locations in Rhea County.
Cherokee Point Campground
A private lakeside campground situated along the scenic Tennessee River, providing convenient access to water activities and simple shoreline sites.
Fooshee Pass Campground
An attractive lakeside recreation area on Watts Bar Lake offering developed sites with basic amenities like restrooms and hot showers.
Jackson's Island TVA Recreation Area
Jackson's Island is a popular dispersed camping destination situated along the shores of Watts Bar Lake, managed by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). The peninsula features numerous spacious lakeside sites, many with concrete pads, basic fire pits, and portable toilets provided during the peak recreation season. The gravel access road is generally flat and highly accessible for large rigs and travel trailers. Note that the campground is subject to seasonal winter closures, typically locking the access gates from early November through late March. During peak summer weekends, the area experiences high occupancy and recreational boat traffic.
Laurel Falls Campsite
A remote, hike-in backcountry campsite situated near Laurel Falls along the Cumberland Trail corridor.
Piney Falls Trailside Camping
A primitive, walk-in backcountry campsite located near the scenic Piney Falls State Natural Area.
Pond Cove Creek Campsite
A remote backcountry hike-in campsite situated along Pond Cove Creek near Hinch Mountain.
Rhea Springs Recreation Center
County-operated campground situated directly on the lake, offering lakeside spots equipped with concrete picnic tables, fire pits, trash cans, flush toilets, and hot showers.
Richland Creek Campsite
A quiet walk-in backcountry campsite located along Richland Creek, featuring a stone fire ring.
Shelter Cove Marina & Campground
Formerly known as Eden Marina & Campground, this lakeside destination offers scenic waterfront RV sites, cozy cabin rentals, and boat rentals on Watts Bar Lake. Excellent setup for fishing, boating, and general outdoor recreation.
Snow Falls Campsite
A secluded backcountry walk-in campsite located near Snow Falls, offering primitive wilderness camping.
Spring City Bridge Pull-Off
A gravel and dirt pull-off located under the highway bridge near the park boundary. The spot has a 10-foot clearance limit. It is subject to highway traffic and train noise, but offers a flat, informal place to stop.
Spring City Hike-In Camp
A primitive, walk-in campsite located along the local backcountry trail system.
Stinging Fork Falls Campsite
A secluded backcountry hike-in campsite situated near the scenic Stinging Fork Falls and Indian Head Point Overlook.
Watts Bar Camp and RV
This developed RV park near Spring City offers hookups and amenities in a convenient location close to Watts Bar.