Melton Hill

Melton Hill Dam Campground is located at TVA’s Melton Hill Dam in Loudoun County, TN. The campground is upstream of Melton Hill Dam on the south bank and has a 10-15% slope with three roads tiered up the hillside.

Immediately adjacent to the campground is a public boat ramp, day use, picnic and swim area. An overlook is located on the outskirts with picnic tables and benches. There are four pavilions, two are located in the day use and two at the overlook. Pavilions may be reserved for a nominal fee; when not reserved, they are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Season Dates

Season Opens Friday, March 15, 2025
Season Closed: Friday, November 15th, 2025

Operating Hours

Campground: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Office & Store: Hours vary upon day. Please check onsite.
Check-In: 1:00 PM
Check-Out: 12:00 PM

Facilities

Campground

The campground has a total of 61 sites. 9 sites have electric, water, and sewer; of these, 4 meet ADA guidelines. 15 sites have zero amenities, are tent only, and are waterfront. 35 sites have electric and water only.

The terrain of the campground is tiered with three levels, with some sites limited to the type or size of an RV. There are 2 bathhouses with warm showers and flush toilets. Entry roads are paved and most sites are flat with gravel parking pads. Each campsite has a picnic table, fire pit/grill combo. A dump station is located in the campground at no charge for those who are camping.

Recreational activities in the area include swimming, canoe access, boat ramp access, lake and river fishing. The campground is approximately 30 minutes from Knoxville, and a little over an hour to the Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Townsend.

All sites require a 2-night minimum stay. Please call the campground directly to request an exception if you wish to stay for just 1 night.

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Campsites

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Day Use

Immediately adjacent to the campground is a public boat ramp, day use, picnic and swim area. An overlook is located on the outskirts with picnic tables and benches. There are four pavilions, two are located in the day use and two at the overlook. Pavilions may be reserved for a nominal fee, when not reserved they are available first come, first-serve.

Fee Schedule
Pavilion: $125.00

Features

Melton Hill Dam Campground features swimming, boating, canoeing and fishing areas. Each of these areas are easily accessible from any campsite within the campground. 

Campground rules are provided to campers upon check-in. Go Camp Tennessee, in a partnership agreement with TVA, provide these facilities for your convenience and enjoyment. The successful operation of this area depends on your cooperation and compliance of our campground rules. Please check out the rules below.

Campground Rules

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