Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee
- Fee per nightnot confirmed
- Seasonnot listed
- RV length (some sites)not listed
- Drinking wateryes
- Electricyes
At a glance: Confirmed: electric hookups, drinking water and flush toilets. Not listed: showers and maximum RV length.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups Yes
- Drinking water Yes
- Flush toilets Yes
- Showers Not listed
- Dump station Not listed
- Water hookups at sites Not listed
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 16
- Elevation
- 859 ft
- Phone
- (423) 338-3300 (campground or managing office)
Fees are not listed in the official data. Check the official site before you go.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 35.11688, -84.57501 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Chilhowee Campground 3.2 mi straight-line
- Thunder Rock Campground 5.8 mi straight-line
- Morganton Point 24.9 mi straight-line
- Mcnabb Creek Group 29.1 mi straight-line
- Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground 29.7 mi straight-line
From the official listing description, directions and rules
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.
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.
Facilities
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.
Parksville Lake Campground Map and Guide
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.
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Cleveland Fltr Plt - 14.1 mi away, station at 842 ft - about the same height as the campground. Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 29 | 5.20 |
| Feb | 55 | 33 | 4.88 |
| Mar | 63 | 39 | 5.56 |
| Apr | 72 | 47 | 5.01 |
| May | 80 | 56 | 4.58 |
| Jun | 86 | 64 | 4.90 |
| Jul | 89 | 68 | 5.14 |
| Aug | 88 | 67 | 3.84 |
| Sep | 83 | 60 | 4.67 |
| Oct | 73 | 48 | 3.52 |
| Nov | 61 | 37 | 4.85 |
| Dec | 53 | 32 | 5.47 |
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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Drinking water | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 27, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.