Tennessee
Norris Lake: RV + boat basecamp
Norris Lake in Tennessee is managed by the Tennessee Valley Authority (Norris Dam) and Tennessee State Parks. It offers houseboating, powerboating, fishing, scuba diving, and lakeside camping. The lake is known as one of the cleanest TVA lakes, with numerous marinas that rent houseboats.
On the water
RV-accessible bases
- Norris Dam State Park (Rocky Top)
- LaFollette, Tennessee
- Andersonville, Tennessee
On-water & marinas
One of the cleanest TVA lakes; numerous marinas rent houseboats.
Why base an RV trip here
RV-friendly bases include Norris Dam State Park (Rocky Top), LaFollette, and Andersonville. These locations put you near marinas that offer houseboat rentals, so a single trip can combine an RV, a boat, and a campsite without needing to own either rig or vessel.
For current conditions, water level, closures and reservations, check the managing authority: Tennessee State Parks — Norris Dam .