TVA Campgrounds To Close for 2010 Season

November 5, 2010

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Valley Authority will close eight seasonal campgrounds on reservoirs throughout the region for the 2010 recreation season on Monday, Nov. 15.

The season will run a little longer for three other campgrounds. Douglas Dam Headwater Campground, Douglas Dam Tailwater Campground and Pickwick Dam Tailwater Campground will remain open through Monday, Dec. 13.

TVA’s day-use recreation areas located on dam reservations remain open year-round. Day-use recreation areas are used for hiking, fishing, boating, picnicking, wildlife viewing and swimming.
Additional information on recreation opportunities on TVA-managed reservoirs are available by calling 800-882-5263 or visit www.tva.com/river/recreation.

TVA campgrounds that will close on Nov. 15 are:

• Cherokee Dam Campground - Cherokee Reservoir

• Foster Falls Campground - Marion County, Tenn.

• Melton Hill Dam Campground - Melton Hill Reservoir

• Barton Springs Campground - Normandy Reservoir

• Loyston Point Campground - Norris Reservoir

• Watauga Dam Tailwater Campground - Watauga Reservoir

• Mallard Creek Campground - Wheeler Reservoir

• Wilson Dam Rockpile Campground - Wilson Reservoir

 

TVA campgrounds that will close on Dec. 13 are:

• Douglas Dam

Media Contact

Travis Brickey, Knoxville, (865) 632-6263
Media Relations, Knoxville (865) 632-6000

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