Douglas Dam Headwater Campground

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) operates about 100 public recreation areas across their region. These recreation areas include campgrounds, boat ramps and day-use areas. Douglas Dam Headwater Campground is one of TVA’s public recreation areas.

A self-serve camping facility, the campground has 65 campsites. Sixty-one of those sites have water and electric hookup while two are handicap accessible sites. Amenities include a bathhouse with heated showers and flush toilets and a dumping station.

Campers have access to a boat ramp, walking trail, swimming beach, wildlife viewing area and bird watching. The campground is near Trotter Bluff Small Wildlife Area, which has walking trails that span through 30 acres of hardwood forest with limestone sinkholes. It offers great opportunities for photography with vistas of Douglas Dam and its tailwaters. It is also a great area for wildflower enthusiasts.

Amenities of Douglas Lake Headwater Campground:

Restrooms with showers

Walking trails

Swim Beach

Campsites with water and electric

Boat ramp

Picnic tables

Lake views

Tent campsites

RV campsites

Of course, the campsite’s proximity to the lake makes it a great location for those who enjoy fishing or watersports. It is an excellent location for boating, waterskiing and jet skiing.

Campsites at the campground are very affordable. Please check with the park directly for all official pricing. The campsites are available on a first-come first serve basis.

The campground is located at:

1680 Boat Launch Road

Sevierville, TN

For information call (800) 882-5263.

Note:  All fees are subject to change.  Please check with the campground directly for all official pricing.