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  3. Melton Hill Dam Campground

Camping at Melton Hill Dam Campground near Lenoir City

Private campground · Lenoir City · 4 campsites

A campground near hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

With access to a boat ramp, you'll be able to spend your day on the lake and river boating, canoeing, and swimming. Plus, you'll be only 30 minutes from Knoxville, and a little over an hour to the Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Townsend, giving you quick access to limitless fun and unique experiences.

4.7 on Campspot · 113 reviewsBook on Campspot
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 45 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Full hookups on many sites
  • Pets welcome
  • Showers

    Dump station on site.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

3 available sites

3 open of 4 site types
Waterfront Tent Site
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$54 for 2 nights
$27/night · before taxes & fees
Electric & Water Non Waterfront Site
RV · Up to 45 ftElectric
Available all 2 nights
$66 for 2 nights
$33/night · before taxes & fees
Full Hookup Non Waterfront Site
RV · Up to 40 ftFull hookups
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Campspot

Availability on Campspot.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
Waterfront Tent Site
tent
✓✓from $27
Electric & Water Non Waterfront Site
rv
✓✓from $33
Full Hookup Non Waterfront Site
rv
✓✓from $35
Full Hookup Non Waterfront Site
rv
X✓from $35

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

From $54 for 2 nights
$27/night · Before taxes & fees
3 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Campspot. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Campspot ↗

3 openSites from $27/night
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Amenities & location

  • Bathrooms
  • Boat Ramp
  • Dump Station
  • Pets Allowed
  • Shower
  • Waterfront
  • Boat Launch
  • Showers
Pets
Pets welcome

Hookups (individual campsites): 2 full-hookup, 1 electric individual sites.

Location

201 Campground Rd.
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Melton Hill Dam Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Melton Hill Dam Campground?
Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (2 of 2 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Melton Hill Dam Campground have RV hookups?
2 full-hookup, 1 electric individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Melton Hill Dam Campground?
Reservable on Campspot (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Melton Hill Dam Campground?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Campspot listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (2 of 2 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 2 full-hookup, 1 electric individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 2 back-in
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 4 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on Campspot
Getting there
Listing 201 Campground Rd. (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Campspot ↗ (113 reviews, ★ 4.7). Not written or edited by us.

“We had a great time. The grounds were well kept in the restrooms were kept very clean thank you to the hostess.”

Robert C 5 · Oct 2026 · Campspot
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Great Smoky Mountains Rare Synchronous Firefly Waterfalls Walk Knoxville area · 3 hr · from $70/person
    • Knoxville After Dark Ghost Tours Knoxville area · 1 hr · from $26/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess Knoxville area · 2 hr · from $35/person

Self-guided tours at 3 mi away, Manhattan Project National Historical Park

  • Oak Ridge: A Day in the Life During the Manhattan Project · 1–5 hr · Stops: Jackson Square, The Guest House (Alexander Inn), Chapel on the Hill, Community Tennis Courts

    Step back in time in downtown Oak Ridge as you discover the same shopping districts, lodging, recreation, and houses of worship that Manhattan Project workers and visitors would have enjoyed long ago.

  • Oak Ridge: A Day in the Life During the Manhattan Project (Part 2) · 1–3 hr · Stops: Grove Center, Community Swimming Pool

    Step back in time as you discover more places in Oak Ridge that Manhattan Project workers and residents would have visited for shopping, entertainment, and recreation long ago.

  • Oak Ridge: A Walk Through Wheat · 1–3 hr · Stops: Wheat Church, K-25 History Center

    Explore the area that was once the Wheat community, a small rural community that existed for decades prior to the displacement of its citizens to make way for the Manhattan Project, specifically the…

Source: National Park Service. Tours are in the free NPS App.

Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 1 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 45 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Foster’s Home-Away-From-Home
Foster’s Home-Away-From-Home

Fifth wheel · 39 ft · sleeps 10 · 83 mi from campground

$150/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Lu & Ry 2021 PUMA with giant bunk room
Lu & Ry 2021 PUMA with giant bunk room

Travel trailer · 38 ft · sleeps 8 · 116 mi from campground

$125/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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2020 Bullet Ultra Lite Full Bunks+2 Baths
2020 Bullet Ultra Lite Full Bunks+2 Baths

Travel trailer · 37 ft · sleeps 10 · 191 mi from campground

$175/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Melton Hill Dam Campground

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Knoxville After Dark Ghost Tours
Knoxville After Dark Ghost Tours

Knoxville area · 1 hr · from $26/person

Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess
Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess

Knoxville area · 2 hr · from $35/person

Knoxville Sweet Treats Food Tour: Beignets, Chocolates, & More
Knoxville Sweet Treats Food Tour: Beignets, Chocolates, & More

Knoxville area · 2 hr · from $70/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems
Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems

Knoxville area · 2 hr · from $80/person

Happening during your dates

Ranger programs and events Nov 13–Nov 15

  • Ashley Pond History Walk [Los Alamos, NM] · Nov 13, Nov 14 · 01:30 PM–02:30 PM · Free

    Manhattan Project National Historical Park Visitor Center

  • Secrecy, Security, & Spies [Oak Ridge, TN] · Nov 14 · 02:00 PM–03:00 PM · Free

    Oak Ridge Turnpike Checking Station 2900 Oak Ridge Turnpike Oak Ridge, TN 37830 Parking is available onsite.…

  • The Story of K-25: Ranger Talk at the K-25 Overlook · Nov 14 · 01:00 PM–01:45 PM · Free

    K-25 Overlook Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 South Side of Turnpike across from East Tennessee…

Source: National Park Service (Manhattan Project National Historical Park). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Campspot for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202627%0%0%
Dec 20260%0%0%
Jan 20270%0%0%
Compare site types

4 individual reservable campsites from Campspot, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Rv

3 sites · From $33, From $35/night

2 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Tent

1 site · From $27/night

1 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Great Smoky Mountains Rare Synchronous Firefly Waterfalls Walk
Great Smoky Mountains Rare Synchronous Firefly Waterfalls Walk

Knoxville area · 3 hr · from $70/person

Adventure Day Pass at Ancient Lore Village
Adventure Day Pass at Ancient Lore Village

Knoxville area · 1 hr · from $35/person

Knoxville Tennessee River Sightseeing Cruise
Knoxville Tennessee River Sightseeing Cruise

Knoxville area · 1.5 hr · from $25/person

Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Knoxville's Perfect Blend
Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Knoxville's Perfect Blend

Knoxville area · 2 hr · from $12/person

Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Admission Ticket
Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Admission Ticket

Knoxville area · 1 hr–2 hr · from $17/person