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Norris Dam East Campgrounds


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Leslie Snyder

July 01, 2025

Great place to camp and hang out .. we even had a park ranger come by and give us trivia on the animals that are native to the area.

Soren Saal

April 13, 2025

It's okay, not the best I'd go to. The bathhouse is very small, allocating very little room for stalls and showers. Our campsite was very small as well, there wasn't much room to move around in. And worst of all, there is no camp store or office. You have to drive all the way to Rocky Top to even get firewood. Overall, not the best campsite but not the worst. I do like the extensive park and nature trails just behind the campground.

Ellery Hart

May 26, 2022

What a relaxing, lovely place. I was camped in the East campground. My site wass huge! The camp host, Richard, was friendly and helpful. There are trails nearby and several playgrounds. The bathroom is well kept. Birdsong and beauty abounds all around. On a walk one afternoon I saw a buck, doe and fawn dart into the woods right in front of me. On the flip side, tons of ticks..

Cecily Caudle

November 28, 2021

Loved our stay! 4 playgrounds for kids, nice bathrooms, warm bathhouses with plenty of hooks for hanging towels and clothing during shower!

Dean Swesey

October 13, 2021

Nice quiet place to camp. No one bothers you

Myli & Joe (Mimi and pop-pop)

September 01, 2021

Great place to get away from the world but yet be close enough to get to stores etc if you need to. Trails are very clean and weve barely scratched the service of exploring this amazing place! Trails and more trails. Easy and trail master levels. Clean and kept nice but nature is undisturbed. We love it! Recommend!!!!

Eric Leu

June 07, 2021

They have huge land don't understand why put many camp sites under power line tower. Only few are shaded. Rangers patrol often. That's good thing.

Douglas Smith

May 11, 2021

Campground is quiet and grassy. Close access to lake, dam and marina, but no lake view from campground. The sites in the central portion of the campground are in the open with no shade. These are perfect for satellite TV users and winter sunshine but are close to overhead electric lines if that concerns you. The sites along the edge of the campground are shaded by beautiful mature hardwood trees. No good for satellite TV but great for hot summer days. Restrooms/showers are clean. Campground is frequently patrolled. Like all US Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds, it is a smokin' deal for seniors. I paid 12 bucks a night with my 50% discount.

Faith Leon

December 07, 2020

We stayed here for 2 wks. Then we purchased a new 5th wheel stayed another week. Camp hosts were always there doing something and very friendly. I walked the entire park almost every day. What a peaceful, quiet , serene place to start your day. They offer cabins a tiny walk from campground, which always seem to have people in them. There was a walking loop that included the cabin area. It was beautiful walking along the edge of this Rocky Point State Park, always getting a glimpse of the damn water. I also witnessed 3 weddings 💒there, outside in a natural made stadium in the grass for seating, and a beautiful old tea room where receptions are held. A few good trails behind tea room but all downhill and steep. turned back when i saw the stairs. I was alone and afraid if i twisted an ankle, I wld be stuck. Definitely a beautiful place to visit off the beaten path.

Paul Turner

June 18, 2020

Spectacular views everywhere you look. Good presence of Park Rangers that routinely drive through campgrounds around the clock. Other families camping are polite at bed time, by keeping noise to a minimum. Well maintained campgrounds. Excellent facilities including bathrooms and showers. Beautiful land. Abundant wildlife everywhere. Canoe, Kayak, Fish, or sit on the bluffs of the clear vibrant Clinch River. A must return for my family and I.