Parksville Lake Rv Campground
Cherokee National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Benton, TN, TN
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$40 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (279 reviews)
Season: May through October
Located near Parksville Lake, Parksville Lake RV Campground offers well-shaded and nicely spaced campsites accommodating larger RVs. Several sites offer the opportunity for two RVs to camp close together and several are located along a small stream.Picnic tables, grills, and lantern posts are located at each site. A bath house providing flush toilets and warm showers is centrally located in the middle of the loop.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Well-shaded and nicely spaced campsites near Parksville Lake with access to swimming beaches and boat ramps. Central location for outdoor recreation including fishing, hiking, and water sports.
Wildlife alert: Groundhog, Eastern Gray Squirrel, Scarlet Tanager, Green Heron, Eastern Wood-Pewee, Ovenbird, Eastern Milksnake, Black Kingsnake, Green Anole
Insider tips for Parksville Lake Rv Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Several sites accommodate two RVs close together if traveling with others Some sites are located along a small stream for scenic camping Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available
Skip Parksville Lake Rv Campground if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites. You plan to camp outside May-October seasonal window. You prefer uncrowded facilities — book well in advance due to popularity.
Best time to visit Parksville Lake Rv Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Chilhowee Group Camp (Benton, TN), Thunder Rock Campground (Benton, TN), Quinn Springs Pavilion (Benton, TN), Lost Corral Horse Camp (Reliance, TN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Parksville Lake Rv Campground
Cell signal at Parksville Lake Rv Campground (Benton, TN): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 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.
Located near Parksville Lake, Parksville Lake RV Campground offers well-shaded and nicely spaced campsites accommodating larger RVs. Several sites offer the opportunity for two RVs to camp close together and several are located along a small stream.Picnic tables, grills, and lantern posts are located at each site. A bath house providing flush toilets and warm showers is centrally located in the middle of the loop.
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
Several sites accommodate two RVs close together if traveling with others
Some sites are located along a small stream for scenic camping
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Highway 64/411 intersection, travel Hwy. 64 east approximately 9.5 miles, turn onto Highway 30 for 0.25 mile. RV sites are located on the left, group tent camping on the right.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Cherokee National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Cherokee National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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