Long Branch
Center Hill Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: LANCASTER, TN, TN
Price: From $30 per night
Price range: $30–$50 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (454 reviews)
Season: May through October
Long Branch Campground is located below Center Hill Dam on the scenic Caney Fork River in central Tennessee’s Highland Rim. Above the dam, the lake stretches 64 miles up the river, where visitors come to enjoy boating, fishing and water sports. The 415 miles of forested shoreline provide excellent hiking, hunting and camping opportunities.
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, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Long Branch offers excellent trophy trout fishing on the scenic Caney Fork River below Center Hill Dam, with 415 miles of forested shoreline and access to boating, kayaking, and canoeing. Google reviews rate it 5/5 from verified campers.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake present in area — exercise caution during hikes. Also expect Eastern Chipmunk, Belted Kingfisher, and Northern Yellow Warbler.
Insider tips for Long Branch: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Electric hookups available on select sites only; confirm availability when reserving if you need power. Access trophy trout fishing directly at the campground on the Caney Fork River.
Skip Long Branch if: You need water or sewer hookups — not available at most sites.. You're planning to camp outside May-October — seasonal operations only.. You prefer less crowded facilities — book early requirement indicates popular destination..
Best time to visit Long Branch: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping Areas (Lancaster, TN), Floating Mill Park (SILVER POINT, TN), Hurricane Bridge (SMITHVILLE, TN), Ragland Bottom (SPARTA, TN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Long Branch
Cell signal at Long Branch (LANCASTER, 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.
Long Branch Campground is located below Center Hill Dam on the scenic Caney Fork River in central Tennessee’s Highland Rim. Above the dam, the lake stretches 64 miles up the river, where visitors come to enjoy boating, fishing and water sports. The 415 miles of forested shoreline provide excellent hiking, hunting and camping opportunities.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Electric hookups available on select sites only; confirm availability when reserving if you need power.
Access trophy trout fishing directly at the campground on the Caney Fork River.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From I-40, take exit 268 and merge onto US-96 west. Continue for 5 miles to the end of Center Hill Dam, then turn right on SR-141. Follow signs into campground.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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