Tag Archives: Camping

The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area kicked off its ninth annual Go Big Challenge to encourage people to enjoy and learn about the park. Chief of Interpretation and Education Chris Derman said the categories for this year’s challenge are comprised of popular categories from past years. Derman said the activities will encourage people to investigate the human ... Read More »

State Senator Paul Bailey wants to expand an existing law that prohibits camping on state property. Bailey said the proposed bill would give local governments the authority to remove any person camping on public property. Bailey said his camping legislation originated from the homeless situation in Cookeville. “I know Cookeville has seen an increase in the number of these encampments ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland campers planning vacations outside the southeast need to be vigilant about Lyme Disease. Smith County UT Ag Extension Director Chris Hicks said deer ticks carrying Lyme Disease are uncommon in Tennessee, but can occasionally be found. Hicks said if you get a tick bite, there are signs to monitor for Lyme Disease. “Things like fevers, headaches, severe muscle aches,” ... Read More »

Center Hill Lake has made its primitive campsite booking available 24/7, with more sites available. Park Ranger Ashley Webster said patrons used to be required to call the park’s resource office but now can visit recreation.gov for bookings. Webster said 11 camping sites in seven areas will be available in 2021. “I know there’s nothing like packing your bag, packing ... Read More »

The Army Corps of Engineers told Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady that flooding is common in a park like Roaring River Park. Heady said the Corps simply knows flooding will happen, and the you close and clean up debris. However, Heady said they did talk tourism possibilities. “We talked about campgrounds a little bit and the possibility of some time, ... Read More »

People camping at Tennessee State Parks in historic numbers this year with four of the top 10 camping months ever recorded. Fall Creek Falls among the leaders in the state. Park Manager Jacob Young said he is not surprised. “The last four months have been extremely busy,” Young said. “Of course, Fall Creek Falls is always a pretty busy park. ... Read More »