Can you reserve a site at Long Branch (Center Hill Lake)?

Yes, Long Branch (Center Hill Lake) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Long Branch (Center Hill Lake) have?

61 sites in total, of which 56 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Long Branch (Center Hill Lake)?

156 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Long Branch (Center Hill Lake)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Long Branch (Center Hill Lake).

Are campfires allowed at Long Branch (Center Hill Lake)?

Campfires are allowed at Long Branch (Center Hill Lake). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Long Branch (Center Hill Lake), Tennessee — 56 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Long Branch Campground is located below Center Hill Dam on the scenic Caney Fork River in central Tennessee's Highland Rim.

Above the dam, the lake stretches 64 miles up the river, where visitors come to enjoy boating, fishing and water sports. The 415 miles of forested shoreline provide excellent hiking, hunting and camping opportunities.

2025 Events: The annual Halloween event will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025.

Recreation

Fishermen come to Long Branch to experience trophy trout fishing on the river, which is stocked with rainbow and brown trout. Fly fishers and spin fishers alike enjoy this beautiful river and its abundant fish. Canoeing and kayaking on the Caney Fork River has become a favorite pastime for campers and sightseers alike. The Buffalo Valley Nature Trail is located just across the river from the campground. It provides access to the Caney Fork and is a very popular area for trout fishermen. The area has great wildlife viewing opportunities. Boating, water skiing and canoeing are popular activities above the dam on Center Hill Lake.

Facilities

The campground offers 60 campsites with water and 50-amp electric hookups. A large, day-use group picnic shelter is also available, with water and electric hookup. Amenities like flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided, creating a comfortable camping experience for guests. A boat ramp, fish cleaning station and playground are all conveniently located within the campground.

Natural Features

Long Branch is surrounded by the lush mixed hardwood forests of the hilly Highland Rim region. Whitetail deer, wild turkey, squirrels and rabbits roam the wooded hills in the area.

Nearby Attractions

The Center Hill Lake Resource Managers Office is located across the river next to the Buffalo Valley Recreation Area. Edgar Evins State Park sits on the lake shore about 5 minutes from Long Branch. An observation tower at the Visitor Center offers a spectacular view of Center Hill Lake and the surrounding hillsides.

The facts

56 bookable sites
61 sites in total, including non-bookable
1 site for day use only
Vehicles up to 156 ft
Up to 125 people per site
Loops: GLOO, LBRA

Site types

52 Standard Electric
5 Management
3 RV Electric
1 Group Picnic Area

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Sewer hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Book on Recreation.gov

61 campsites at Long Branch (Center Hill Lake)

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
49	GLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	51 ft	8	🐾
50	GLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	51 ft	8	🐾
51	GLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	51 ft	8	🐾
52	GLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	63 ft	8	🐾
53	GLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	63 ft	8	🐾
54	GLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	8	🐾
55	GLOO	Rv Electric	Back In	Paved	—	48 ft	8	🐾
56	GLOO	Rv Electric	Back In	Paved	—	72 ft	8	🐾
57	GLOO	Rv Electric	Back In	Paved	—	87 ft	8	🐾
01	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	60 ft	8	🐾
02	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	67 ft	8	🐾
03	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	75 ft	8	🐾
04	LBRA	Management	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	48 ft	6	🐾
05	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	96 ft	8	🐾
06	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	67 ft	8	🐾
07	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	96 ft	8	🐾
08	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	86 ft	8	🐾
09	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	84 ft	8	🐾
10	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	92 ft	8	🐾
11	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	53 ft	8	🐾
12	LBRA	Management	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	76 ft	8	🐾
13	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	76 ft	8	🐾
14	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	90 ft	8	🐾
15	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	75 ft	8	🐾
16	LBRA	Management	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	76 ft	8	🐾
17	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	86 ft	8	🐾
18	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	90 ft	8	🐾
19	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	76 ft	8	🐾
20	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	65 ft	8	🐾
21	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	103 ft	8	🐾
22	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	65 ft	8	🐾
23	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	156 ft	8	🐾
24	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	66 ft	8	🐾
25	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	60 ft	8	🐾
26	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	87 ft	8	🐾
27	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	80 ft	8	🐾
28	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Springs	51 ft	8	🐾
29	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	78 ft	8	🐾
30	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	90 ft	8	🐾
31	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	72 ft	8	🐾
32	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	84 ft	8	🐾
33	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	60 ft	8	🐾
34	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	78 ft	8	🐾
35	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	69 ft	8	🐾
36	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	81 ft	8	🐾
37	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	63 ft	8	🐾
38	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	78 ft	8	🐾
39	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	75 ft	8	🐾
40	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	75 ft	8	🐾
41	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	63 ft	8	🐾
42	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	84 ft	8	🐾
43	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	63 ft	8	🐾
44	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	90 ft	8	🐾
45	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	72 ft	8	🐾
46	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	69 ft	8	🐾
47	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	87 ft	8	🐾
48	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	63 ft	8	🐾
58	LBRA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	65 ft	8	🐾
59	LBRA	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	65 ft	8	🐾
60	LBRA	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	65 ft	8	🐾
P-1	LBRA	Group Picnic Area	—	Paved	—	—	125	🐾

Getting there

From I-40, take exit 268 and merge onto US-96 west. Continue for 5 miles to the end of Center Hill Dam, then turn right on SR-141. Follow signs into campground.

36.09925, -85.83180 · 36°5'57.3"N 85°49'54.5"W

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Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 48°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	48	52	61	71	79	86	89	89	83	72	61	51
Low °F	29	31	38	47	57	65	68	67	61	50	40	33
Precip in	4.8	5.1	5.3	4.8	4.8	5.2	5.4	3.9	4.0	3.5	4.0	5.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Long Branch (Center Hill Lake)

Can you reserve a site at Long Branch (Center Hill Lake)?: Yes, Long Branch (Center Hill Lake) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Long Branch (Center Hill Lake) have?: 61 sites in total, of which 56 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Long Branch (Center Hill Lake)?: 156 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Long Branch (Center Hill Lake)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Long Branch (Center Hill Lake).
Does Long Branch (Center Hill Lake) have hookups?: Electric, Water, Sewer.
Are campfires allowed at Long Branch (Center Hill Lake)?: Campfires are allowed at Long Branch (Center Hill Lake). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Long Branch (Center Hill Lake)

Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping Areas 0.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Floating Mill Park 5.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hurricane Bridge 6.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Ragland Bottom 10.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tailwater Rec Area 13.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Defeated Creek Park 14.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Salt Lick Creek 15.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Wartrace CK Rec Area 18.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Roaring River Park 22.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Jefferson Springs 36.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Laguardo 36.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Dale Hollow Damsite 36.8 mi · Campground · we watch it

Contact

Phone 615-548-8002
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-25.

Long Branch (Center Hill Lake)