Campgrounds Around Tazewell, Tennessee

Cedar Grove Campgound

• The Cedar Grove camping facilities are conveniently associated with a marina to allow campers and boaters access to both facilities during their stay. Campers get all the standard benefits of camping, with the additional perks of a nearby lake. Cedar Grove rents boats and pontoons, and the campground is a quick walk to the lake. Access to recreational water toys, such as floats and inner tubes, further sets Cedar Grove apart. However, the rest of the world is not far away. Cedar Grove offers Wi-Fi Internet service, groceries and a full supply of marine and fishing equipment. For frequent campers and boaters, Cedar Grove also offers a storage facility to keep common items used on trips to Cedar Grove.

  Cedar Grove Marina & Campground, Inc.
  P.O. Box 716
  New Tazewell, TN 37824
  (865) 278-3131
  www.cedargrovemarina.com

Cumberland Gap

• The U.S. National Park of Cumberland Gap features many enticing opportunities for campers. Access to the park is just over the Kentucky border from Tazewell and New Tazewell, on Old Highway 25. This large and lush national park offers extensive camping and hiking opportunities. However, beware of bears, which are active in the area. Campers in Cumberland Gap should take precautions to keep food stored in airtight containers. Aside from this hassle, the park provides beautiful scenery and isolation for ambitious campers. A museum and visitor store with books and crafts is also nearby to further enrich the experience. Hiking trails provide excellent backpacking routes for those who prefer this style of camping.

  Cumberland Gap National Park
  Old Highway 25
  Middlesboro, KY 40965
  (606) 248-2817
  www.nps.gov

Lone Mountain Marina

• Located right in Tazewell, Tennessee, the Lone Mountain Marina provides camping and recreational activities near Norris Lake, a favorite in the state. Boat rentals and fishing are also available. Lone Mountain Marina provides standard camping facilities, but also offers long-term camping opportunities to suit those who choose to live in the wilderness. Full-year contracts are available for a low monthly rate. A snack and grocery store are available on-site to service campers who don't wish to go into town.

  Lone Mountain Marina
  325 Lone Mountain Boat Dock Lane
  Tazewell, TN 37879
  (423) 626-9437
  www.lonemountainmarina.com