Parksville Lake RV Campground

Campground · Tennessee · 16 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Cherokee National Forest (NF) · Open Access

16
Bookable sites
up to 10
People per site
1
Accessible site
859 ft
Elevation
Parksville Lake RV Campground
Photo: US Forest Service · Recreation.gov

Overview

Located near Parksville Lake, Parksville Lake RV Campground offers well-shaded and nicely spaced campsites accommodating larger RVs. Several sites offer the opportunity for two RVs to camp close together and several are located along a small stream.

Recreation

Parksville Lake RV Campground is central location for day trips to the many inviting outdoor recreation opportunities in the area. Visitors to nearby Parksville Lake will enjoy beaches for swimming and boat ramps for water access. The area boasts many miles of mountain bike and hiking trails. Whitewater rafting enthusiasts will want to check out the Ocoee Whitewater Center.

Facilities

Picnic tables, grills, and lantern posts are located at each site. A bath house providing flush toilets and warm showers is centrally located in the middle of the loop. Water hydrants are located throughout the campground. An RV dump station is located near the entrance/exit. 

Parksville Lake Campground Map and Guide  

Natural Features

The Cherokee National Forest is located in eastern Tennessee and stretches from Chattanooga to Bristol along the North Carolina border. The 650,000-acre swath of land is Tennessee's only national forest. It lies in the heart of the Southern Appalachians and is home to more than 20,000 species of plants and animals, as well as many rivers, creeks and lakes.

Nearby Attractions

The campground is conveniently located near the Ocoee River and the Ocoee Whitewater Center (site of the 1996 Olympic Kayak events).

The facts

  • Season: 2/23/2024 – 1/20/2025 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 16 bookable sites
  • 1 accessible site
  • Up to 10 people per site
  • Loops: PARKSVILLE LAKE RV CAMPGROUND

Site types

  • 16 Standard Electric

Amenities

  • Electric hookups
  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

16 campsites at Parksville Lake RV Campground

Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceWaterMax rigPeople
01PARKSVILLE LAKE RV CAMPGROUNDStandard ElectricBack InGravel——5 🐾
02PARKSVILLE LAKE RV CAMPGROUNDStandard ElectricBack InGravel——5 🐾
03A/03BPARKSVILLE LAKE RV CAMPGROUNDStandard ElectricBack InGravel——10 🐾
04PARKSVILLE LAKE RV CAMPGROUNDStandard ElectricBack InGravelRiverfront—5 🐾
05PARKSVILLE LAKE RV CAMPGROUNDStandard ElectricBack InGravel——5 🐾
06PARKSVILLE LAKE RV CAMPGROUNDStandard ElectricBack InGravel——5 🐾
07PARKSVILLE LAKE RV CAMPGROUNDStandard ElectricPull ThroughGravel——5 🐾
08PARKSVILLE LAKE RV CAMPGROUNDStandard ElectricBack InGravel——5 🐾
09PARKSVILLE LAKE RV CAMPGROUNDStandard ElectricPull ThroughGravel——5 🐾
10PARKSVILLE LAKE RV CAMPGROUNDStandard ElectricBack InGravel——5♿ 🐾
11PARKSVILLE LAKE RV CAMPGROUNDStandard ElectricBack InGravel——5 🐾
12PARKSVILLE LAKE RV CAMPGROUNDStandard ElectricBack InGravelRiverfront—5 🐾
13PARKSVILLE LAKE RV CAMPGROUNDStandard ElectricBack InGravel——5 🐾
14PARKSVILLE LAKE RV CAMPGROUNDStandard ElectricBack InGravel——5 🐾
15PARKSVILLE LAKE RV CAMPGROUNDStandard ElectricBack InGravel——5 🐾
16PARKSVILLE LAKE RV CAMPGROUNDStandard ElectricBack InGravel——5 🐾

Getting there

From Highway 64/411 intersection, travel Hwy. 64 east approximately 9.5 miles, turn onto Highway 30 for 0.25 mile. RV sites are located on the left, group tent camping on the right.

35.11688, -84.57501 · 35°7'0.8"N 84°34'30.1"W

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Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 50°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F505563728086898883736153
Low °F293339475664686760483732
Precip in5.24.95.65.04.64.95.13.84.73.54.85.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 14.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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More photos

Fall Color on Parksville Lake
Photo: US Forest Service · Recreation.gov
Parksville Lake RV Bathhouse
Photo: US Forest Service · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Parksville Lake RV Campground

Can you reserve a site at Parksville Lake RV Campground?
Yes, Parksville Lake RV Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Parksville Lake RV Campground have?
16 sites.
Are pets allowed at Parksville Lake RV Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Parksville Lake RV Campground.
Does Parksville Lake RV Campground have hookups?
Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Parksville Lake RV Campground?
Campfires are allowed at Parksville Lake RV Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Parksville Lake RV Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Parksville Lake RV Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • RV sites (17 sites) - $20 all with electric hookups. Tent sites (24 sites) - $12; 1 pod, 5 people. $15; 3 pods, 15 people. $20; 4 pods, 20 people. $30; 6 pods, 30 people.

Restrictions:

  • Food storage restrictions apply at all areas on the Cherokee National Forest. All food and beverages must be stored in an approved bear-proof container, your locked vehicle or hard-sided camper at all times unless being eaten, prepared, or transported.
  • Maximum of 5 people and 2 vehicles at each site.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Parksville Lake RV Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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