Campgrounds and RV parks near Powell, TN

Powell sits just off Interstate 75 in Knox County, roughly ten miles northwest of downtown Knoxville and about half an hour south of Norris Lake. The area works well as a base for RV travelers who want quick highway access, city amenities, and lake-and-mountain recreation within a short drive. Options cluster on two sides of the city. North of Powell along the I-75 corridor, Escapees Raccoon Valley RV Park is located just north of Knoxville, Tennessee with convenient access to Interstate 75, situated in Heiskell as a stopping point for travelers along the I-75 corridor, with Volunteer Park Family Campground a short distance away. Knoxville Campground and Southlake RV Park sit closer to the metro area for travelers who want restaurants and shopping nearby. For a state-park experience, West - Norris Dam State Park is the closest public option when open. Norris Dam State Park is located in the rolling hills of East Tennessee along the shores of Norris Lake, about 30 minutes north of Knoxville. Visitors can enjoy boating, fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding, and hiking throughout the park, with easy access to the lake for water-based recreation, drawing campers who prefer a quieter setting than the interstate parks.

Tennessee State Parks handles reservations for Norris Dam through its central system. Sites can be booked online or by phone, and advanced reservations are available prior to arrival, and may be made up to 1 year in advance. There is a non-refundable $5.00 Advanced Reservation Fee per campsite that provides for managing the reservation system at Tennessee State Parks. Note the current renovation closure at both Norris Dam campgrounds before targeting those dates. Private parks use their own systems. Escapees Raccoon Valley RV Park takes reservations directly and offers member discounts through the Escapees RV Club. Volunteer Park Family Campground, Knoxville Campground, and Southlake RV Park each book through their own websites or by phone.