US Army Corps of Engineers
Near Jefferson City, Tennessee: $22–$30/night, rigs to 50 ft. Open April through October. Book 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov.
US Army Corps of Engineers
Managing authority
Near Jefferson City, Tennessee
How much does camping at Cherokee Dam Campground (Cherokee Lake · USACE) cost, and when is it open?
Cherokee Dam Campground (Cherokee Lake · USACE) near Jefferson City, Tennessee (US Army Corps of Engineers) — camping fee $22–$30/night, season April through October, RV size limit Up to 50 ft. Reservations: 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$22–$30/night
Season open
April through October
RV size limit
Up to 50 ft
Reservation window
6 months ahead via Recreation.gov
The insider read
TVA-managed Cherokee Lake (one of the 'Great Lakes of TN'). Trout-stocked tailwater. Quiet alternative to busy Smokies-area camps.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
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Match the campground's size limit and hookup level to a vehicle category, then plan the rest of the trip.
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