Hurricane Bridge
Center Hill Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: SMITHVILLE, TN, TN
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Hurricane Bridge Recreation Area is located on the shores of the scenic Center Hill Lake on central Tennessee’s Highland Rim. The lake stretches 64 miles up the Caney Fork River, where visitors come to enjoy boating, fishing and water sports. The 415 miles of forested shoreline provide excellent hiking, hunting and camping opportunities.Center Hill Lake is surrounded by lush mixed hardwood forests in the hilly Highland Rim region.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/hurricane-bridge to be notified when sites open up.
Located on the scenic Center Hill Lake with 415 miles of forested shoreline, Hurricane Bridge offers excellent boating, fishing, and water sports opportunities in central Tennessee's Highland Rim.
Wildlife alert: Red-bellied Snake, Black Kingsnake, Prothonotary Warbler, Song Sparrow, and Brown Creeper documented in the area
Insider tips for Hurricane Bridge: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Only 1 tent site available with select sites offering electric hookups From I-40 exit 273, take US-56 south approximately 7 miles to entrance
Skip Hurricane Bridge if: You need water or sewer hookups — only electric available on select sites. You plan to visit November through April — seasonal closure. You prefer large campgrounds — only 1 tent site total.
Best time to visit Hurricane Bridge: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Floating Mill Park (SILVER POINT, TN), Ragland Bottom (SPARTA, TN), Long Branch (LANCASTER, TN), Tailwater Rec Area (CARTHAGE, TN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Hurricane Bridge
Cell signal at Hurricane Bridge (SMITHVILLE, TN): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Hurricane Bridge Recreation Area is located on the shores of the scenic Center Hill Lake on central Tennessee’s Highland Rim. The lake stretches 64 miles up the Caney Fork River, where visitors come to enjoy boating, fishing and water sports. The 415 miles of forested shoreline provide excellent hiking, hunting and camping opportunities.Center Hill Lake is surrounded by lush mixed hardwood forests in the hilly Highland Rim region.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Only 1 tent site available with select sites offering electric hookups
From I-40 exit 273, take US-56 south approximately 7 miles to entrance
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From I-40, take exit 273. Merge onto US-56 south and continue for approximately 7 miles to the Hurricane Bridge Recreation Area entrance on the right.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Center Hill Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Center Hill Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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