State: Tennessee
Address 1: 1015 Big Ridge Road
City: Maynardville
Zip: 37807
Phone: 865-992-5523
Open: Open all year
Open all Year: Yes
Number of Sites: 50
Camp URL: http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/BigRidge/index.shtml#camping
Full Hook: Yes
The heavily forested, 3,687-acre park lies on the southern shore of TVA’s Norris Reservoir approximately 25 miles north of Knoxville. Visitors to the park will find a wealth of activities to meet any interest from guided nature tours to backcountry camping.
Bicycles are welcome on the park’s roads and parking areas, but not on the trails.
Big Ridge has 50 campsites on or near Norris Lake to accommodate RV’s, trailers, and tent campers. RV campsites have a soft gravel pad will accommodate a unit up to 35 feet. Each site has water and 50-amp electrical hookups, picnic table and grill. A dumping station is provided, as well as three bathhouses with restrooms and hot shower facilities.
Overnight backcountry camping is allowed at three designated campsites. Backcountry camping is free, but a permit is required. Pets on a leash are allowed. Pack animals are prohibited.
Enjoy lake fishing year round anywhere from the shore of Big Ridge Lake except the swimming beach. Expect to catch a variety of fish such as bluegill, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass and crappie.
Big Ridge has three covered picnic shelters, each capable of accommodating 25 – 30 people. The shelters may be reserved for a fee.