Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping Areas
Gordonsville, Tennessee · 545 ft · In Center Hill Recreation Area
Photos: SB
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 545 ft (166 m)545 ft166 m
Loops21
Pick a loop to see its sites.
- Big Hurricane - Site 11 site1 tent only · tents only
- Britch Creek - Site 21 site1 tent only · tents only
- Cane Hollow - Site 3C1 site1 tent only · tents only
- Cane Hollow -Site 3A1 site1 tent only · tents only
- Cane Hollow -Site 3B1 site1 tent only · tents only
- Cherry Creek - Site 41 site1 tent only · tents only
- Crowder Cove - Site 51 site1 tent only · tents only
- Davies Island East - Site 61 site1 tent only · tents only
- Davies Island North - Site 81 site1 tent only · tents only
- Davies Island West -Site 71 site1 tent only · tents only
- Eagle Creek -Site 91 site1 tent only · tents only
- East Shore - Site 101 site1 tent only · tents only
- Falling Water - Site 111 site1 tent only · tents only
- Fancher Falls -Site 121 site1 tent only · tents only
- Irwin Hollow -Site 131 site1 tent only · tents only
- Pedigo Point - Site 141 site1 tent only · tents only
- Pine Creek -Site 151 site1 tent only · tents only
- Sink Creek - Site 161 site1 tent only · tents only
- South Shore -Site 171 site1 tent only · tents only
- Squirrel Tail - Site 191 site1 tent only · tents only
- White County Access -Site 201 site1 tent only · tents only
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Other campgrounds in Center Hill Recreation Area 4
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Long Branch (Center Hill Lake)2 loops · GLOO and LBRA · $30–$32 a night · full hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov0.2 mi
- Floating Mill Park2 loops · FMIP and TCLP · 115 sites · $24–$32 a night · full hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov5.4 mi
- RV parkRV Park · facts not yet known5.8 mi
- Ragland Bottom4 loops · DAY USE, HILL, LAKE, MIDDLE · $24–$32 a night · full hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov11 mi
Also in the park: Group area: Hurricane Bridge 6.8 mi · 2 single sites
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From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · Correct
- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping is a unique camping experience at designated areas across Center Hill's 415 miles of shoreline. Primitive camping offers a unique rustic lake front camping experience. Remote locations along the shoreline offer campers a peaceful nature experience. Most designated tent sites are accessible only by boat; while a few can be reached by road.
Campers are advised that these areas are remote, primitive sites. Cellular service may be non-existant or limited. Water or electric including restroom facilities of any kind are not availabile. Campers desiring on-site attendant, security, and law enforcement services are encouraged to use developed campgrounds where such services are provided. These services are not provided for primitive camping.
From Recreation.gov and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
Report signal- Verizon4G LTE
- AT&T4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping Areas: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedMostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain90°66°
- ThuSunny, 13% chance of rain91°63°
- FriMostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain73°40°
- SatSunny63°38°
- SunSunny69°42°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Edgar Evins State Park Campground
State Park · 1.5 mi · Smithville
Granville Recreation Area / Indian Creek Campground
Campground · 9.6 mi · Gordonsville
Walmart · Smithville
Overnight Parking · 10 mi · Smithville
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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