RV Resort

Big Ridge State Park

Tennessee Campgrounds

1015 Big Ridge Park Road, Maynardville, TN 37807
Seasons Open:Year Round Reservation Rates:Daily Rates: $10 - $20 Office Hours:8:00am-4:30pm Memberships:No Information Available
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About This Property

The heavily forested, 3,687-acre park is located in the Appalachian Ridge and Valley range, characterized by narrow ridges flanked by fertile stream valleys. Big Ridge State Park’s topography is dominated by three of these ridge systems giving the area its beautiful lake and scenery.

Big Ridge State Park was one of five demonstration parks developed by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in cooperation with the National Park Service and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) as an example of public recreation development along TVA lakeshores. The structures on the park reflect the craftsmanship and stonework of the CCC. Along the trails you may see remnants of the homes and farms that existed here prior to the birth of the TVA.

The park is home to a variety of activities for the whole family. Big Ridge State Park consists of more than 15 miles of hiking trails ranging from easy to very rugged. Among these trails guests hike along dry ridges, lush hollows, old roadbeds, lakeshores and beside cemeteries and remnants of early settlements. The park has 50 campsites on or near Norris Lake to accommodate RV’s, trailers and tent campers. Each site offers amenities such as water, 50-amp electrical hookups and a picnic table with a grill. There is group camp which accommodates up to 120 people with 18 screened-in bunkhouses. Backcountry camping is also available at no charge, but requires a permit.

The park’s recreational activities are not limited to hiking or camping. There is a sandy beach next to Big Ridge Lake which provides swimming enjoyment equipped with a concrete-bottomed area for children. The park also offers sand volleyball, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, a basketball court and a softball field. Big Ridge State Park has a wheelchair accessible playground adjacent to the park office offering play experience for children of all ages and abilities.

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Amenities & Features

20 Amp20 Amp
30 Amp30 Amp
50 Amp50 Amp
Big Rigs WelcomeBig Rigs Welcome
Boat RampBoat Ramp
Boat RentalBoat Rental
Canoe RentalCanoe Rental
Clubs WelcomeClubs Welcome
Dump StationDump Station
Electric Electric
FishingFishing
Grill at SiteGrill at Site
HandicapHandicap
Hiking TrailsHiking Trails
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Over 35 FtOver 35 Ft
PavilionsPavilions
Pets WelcomePets Welcome
PicnickingPicnicking
Planned ActivitiesPlanned Activities
PlaygroundPlayground
Propane Propane
Recreation RoomRecreation Room
Rental CabinsRental Cabins
Reservations AcceptedReservations Accepted
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Secluded CampingSecluded Camping
Shaded SitesShaded Sites
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Swimming Lake/Stream etc.Swimming Lake/Stream etc.
Tent CampingTent Camping
Water HookupWater Hookup

Local Area & Attractions

  • Museum of Appalachia
  • Norris Dam State Park
  • Museum of Science and Energy - Oak Ridge

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Location & Contact

1015 Big Ridge Park Road, Maynardville, Tennessee

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