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Camping at Norris Dam State Park near Rocky Top

State park · Rocky Top · 87 campsites

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

About this campground

Escape to Norris Dam State Park, a sprawling 4,018-acre haven nestled between the Cumberland and Appalachian Ranges. The park offers a blend of historical significance and natural beauty.

No reviews listedBook on Tennessee State Parks
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 70 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Hookups available
  • Pets not allowed
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

3 available sites

3 open of 40 site types
Backcountry Site 1
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees
Backcountry Site 2
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees
Backcountry Site 3
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Itinio

Check dates on Itinio. Showing 40 of 87 sites.

SiteFr
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Sa
14
Price
Backcountry Site 1✓✓$10
Backcountry Site 2✓✓$10
Backcountry Site 3✓✓$10
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East Campsite 10XX—
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East Campsite 14XX—
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From $20 for 2 nights
$10/night · Before taxes & fees
3 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Tennessee State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Tennessee State Parks ↗

3 openSites from $10/night
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Amenities & location

  • Accessible
  • Beach
  • Boat Ramp
  • Boat Rental
  • Clothes Washer
  • Electric Hookup
  • Ev Charging
  • Fire Ring
  • Grill
  • Host Site
  • Marina
  • Playground
Pets
Pets not allowed
Maximum stay
14 nights

Location

125 Village Green Circle
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Norris Dam State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Norris Dam State Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Norris Dam State Park?
Reservable on Tennessee State Parks (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

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

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 3 pull-through, 63 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 3 hike-in sites
Water
Listing Water at 66 sites
Shade
Listing 0 of 76 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Tennessee State Parks
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 125 Village Green Circle (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Rocky Top Campground

2.5 mi from Norris Dam State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $56/night
$112 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Spot2Nite · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Appalachia Ridge

5.2 mi from Norris Dam State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $62/night
$124 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights26 sites open for every night

Knoxville Campground

5.4 mi from Norris Dam State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $58/night
$116 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Spot2Nite · you book on their site
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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
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 69 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 70 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

To The Max I 2021 Entegra Coach Esteem
To The Max I 2021 Entegra Coach Esteem

Class C motorhome · 32 ft · sleeps 8 · 65 mi from campground

$290/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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

Fifth wheel · 39 ft · sleeps 10 · 100 mi from campground

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

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2022 Jayco Jay Flight
2022 Jayco Jay Flight

Travel trailer · 37 ft · sleeps 10 · 133 mi from campground

$129/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Norris Dam State Park

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

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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

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Off-peak Dec 7–Dec 9: per night

stays up to 14 nights (Other rules).

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

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 20263%0%0%
Dec 20263%0%0%
Jan 20273%0%0%
Feb 20274%0%0%
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

Compare site types

87 individual reservable campsites from Other, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

87 sites · $10/night

3 open Nov 13–Nov 15