Backcountry Site 1
Facilities & details
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Know before you go
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- No drinking water on site — bring enough for your whole stay.
- No toilets here — come prepared and pack out waste (Leave No Trace).
- This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
Location
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🏞️ Attractions
Norris Dam State Park is a state park in Anderson County and Campbell County, Tennessee, in the southeastern United States. The park is situated along the shores of Norris Lake, an impoundment of the Clinch River created by the completion of Norris Dam in 1936. The park consists of 4,038 acres (16.34 km2) managed by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. The park also adminis
Norris Dam is a hydroelectric and flood control structure located on the Clinch River in Anderson County and Campbell County, Tennessee, United States. The dam was the first major project for the Tennessee Valley Authority, which had been created in 1933 to bring economic development to the region and control the rampant flooding that had long plagued the Tennessee Valley. The dam was named in hon
Norris Dam is a hydroelectric and flood control structure located on the Clinch River in Anderson County and Campbell County, Tennessee, United States. The dam was the first major project for the Tennessee Valley Authority, which had been created in 1933 to bring economic development to the region and control the rampant flooding that had long plagued the Tennessee Valley. The dam was named in hon
Norris Dam is a hydroelectric and flood control structure located on the Clinch River in Anderson County and Campbell County, Tennessee, United States. The dam was the first major project for the Tennessee Valley Authority, which had been created in 1933 to bring economic development to the region and control the rampant flooding that had long plagued the Tennessee Valley. The dam was named in hon
mountain in Tennessee, United States of America
mountain in Tennessee, United States of America
mountain in Tennessee, United States of America
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Archer's
Weigel's
Casey's General Store
⛽ Fuel
- Sunoco
- Weigel's
- Casey's General Store
🍽️ Food & drink
- Bbq
- Clinch River Brewery
- Little Caesers
➕ Medical
- Corner Drugs
- Walmart Pharmacy Drive Thru
- Neighborhood Urgent Care
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- East Campground
- Norris Dam State Park Office
🎾 Sports
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Swimming pool
🏧 ATM & bank
Truist- Peoples Bank of the South
- Y-12 Federal Credit Union
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Good to know
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How much does it cost to camp at Backcountry Site 1?
The posted price is 10$ Per night.
Can I bring an RV or caravan to Backcountry Site 1?
No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.
Can I pitch a tent at Backcountry Site 1?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Is there drinking water at Backcountry Site 1?
No — bring your own drinking water.
Are there toilets at Backcountry Site 1?
No, there are no toilets on site.
Are there electrical hookups at Backcountry Site 1?
No electrical hookups are available.
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