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GenieScore
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GenieSummary
Big Ridge State Park is a great campground for families looking for a peaceful getaway close to Knoxville, TN. It offers large sites with plenty of space, allowing for privacy between campsites. The park has a nice playground, even has an adaptive play structure for handicapped children, and a beautiful rec center overlooking the lake. There is a nearby swimming area, but it was occupied by geese families and there was quite a lot of goose poop. There are also water sports and hiking trails to enjoy, as well as nice group areas for get togethers. The campground is family-oriented, with lots of noise, close-in sites, canopies, and children. The sites are clean and well maintained, however there is no privacy between the picnic tables and the fire pits. Theres a laundry at Shelter 4 with wash being $1 or $2 (depending on load size) and dry .50. There was a mom and pops type restaurant nearby, but all other stores were at least 15 minutes away. Trail maintenance was poor and litter all over the place. The young woman in the park office was very nice and processed a refund of our second night.
From The Campground
Big Ridge State Park Camping offers 50 campsites on or near Norris Lake to accommodate RV’s, trailers, and tent campers. RV campsites have a paved slip and a soft gravel pad and can accommodate a unit up to 35 feet. Each site has water and 50-amp electrical hookups, picnic table and grill. The campground also has 3 designated backcountry campsites. Hiking is required to reach all the backcountry campsites. The mileage is listed in the description, as is the group size accommodation. Firewood is sold onsite and the camp store is open seasonally. Free trail maps are available at the park office with backcountry campsites locations mapped out. Trails are open year-round and backcountry camping must have a reservation to stay.
Amenities
Activities
Discounts
No Discount Data
Affiliates
State Park
Contact
(865) 992-5523
ask.tnstateparks@tn.gov
GenieMagic
71
GenieScore
GenieMatch
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Reservations
Quick Stats
41
Sites
$8 - $100
Site Price
70ft. x 24ft.
Max Site Size (L x W)
1070ft.
Elevation
Photos
GenieSummary
Big Ridge State Park is a great campground for families looking for a peaceful getaway close to Knoxville, TN. It offers large sites with plenty of space, allowing for privacy between campsites. The park has a nice playground, even has an adaptive play structure for handicapped children, and a beautiful rec center overlooking the lake. There is a nearby swimming area, but it was occupied by geese families and there was quite a lot of goose poop. There are also water sports and hiking trails to enjoy, as well as nice group areas for get togethers. The campground is family-oriented, with lots of noise, close-in sites, canopies, and children. The sites are clean and well maintained, however there is no privacy between the picnic tables and the fire pits. Theres a laundry at Shelter 4 with wash being $1 or $2 (depending on load size) and dry .50. There was a mom and pops type restaurant nearby, but all other stores were at least 15 minutes away. Trail maintenance was poor and litter all over the place. The young woman in the park office was very nice and processed a refund of our second night.
From The Campground
Big Ridge State Park Camping offers 50 campsites on or near Norris Lake to accommodate RV’s, trailers, and tent campers. RV campsites have a paved slip and a soft gravel pad and can accommodate a unit up to 35 feet. Each site has water and 50-amp electrical hookups, picnic table and grill. The campground also has 3 designated backcountry campsites. Hiking is required to reach all the backcountry campsites. The mileage is listed in the description, as is the group size accommodation. Firewood is sold onsite and the camp store is open seasonally. Free trail maps are available at the park office with backcountry campsites locations mapped out. Trails are open year-round and backcountry camping must have a reservation to stay.
Amenities
Activities
Discounts
No Discount Data
Affiliates
State Park
Contact
(865) 992-5523
ask.tnstateparks@tn.gov
Quick Stats
41
Sites
$8 - $100
Site Price
70ft. x 24ft.
Max Site Size (L x W)
1070ft.
Elevation
142905
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