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Campgrounds and RV parks near Rarity Bay, TN

201 campgrounds and RV Parks near Rarity Bay, TN. Compare campsite amenities, photos, and site types to find the perfect stop for your rig on your route.

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Best campgrounds near Rarity Bay, TN

Lotterdale Cove Campground TRDA
Lotterdale Cove Campground TRDA
Lotterdale Cove Campground TRDA
Lotterdale Cove Campground TRDA
Lotterdale Cove Campground TRDA
Lotterdale Cove Campground TRDA
Lotterdale Cove Campground TRDA
Lotterdale Cove Campground TRDA
Lotterdale Cove Campground TRDA
Lotterdale Cove Campground TRDA
Lotterdale Cove Campground TRDA

Greenback, TN (3 miles away)

$$$$$
(90 sites)
+9
Lotterdale Cove Campground
Lotterdale Cove Campground
Lotterdale Cove Campground
Lotterdale Cove Campground
Lotterdale Cove Campground
Lotterdale Cove Campground

Greenback, TN (3 miles away)

Toqua RV Campground
Toqua RV Campground
Toqua RV Campground
Toqua RV Campground
Toqua RV Campground
Toqua RV Campground

Vonore, TN (6 miles away)

Toqua Beach Campground
Toqua Beach Campground
Toqua Beach Campground
Toqua Beach Campground
Toqua Beach Campground
Toqua Beach Campground
Toqua Beach Campground
Toqua Beach Campground
Toqua Beach Campground
Toqua Beach Campground
Toqua Beach Campground

Vonore, TN (6 miles away)

$$$$$
(76 sites)
+2
Notchy Creek Campground
Notchy Creek Campground
Notchy Creek Campground
Notchy Creek Campground
Notchy Creek Campground
Notchy Creek Campground
Notchy Creek Campground
Notchy Creek Campground
Notchy Creek Campground
Notchy Creek Campground
Notchy Creek Campground
Notchy Creek Campground
Notchy Creek Campground
Notchy Creek Campground
Notchy Creek Campground
Notchy Creek Campground

Vonore, TN (7 miles away)

$$$$$
(51 sites)
+4
Lazy Acres RV Park
Lazy Acres RV Park
Lazy Acres RV Park
Lazy Acres RV Park
Lazy Acres RV Park
Lazy Acres RV Park
Lazy Acres RV Park
Lazy Acres RV Park
Lazy Acres RV Park
Lazy Acres RV Park
Lazy Acres RV Park

Lenoir City, TN (9 miles away)

$$$$$
(66 sites)
+2
Yarberry Campground
Yarberry Campground
Yarberry Campground
Yarberry Campground
Yarberry Campground
Yarberry Campground

Lenoir City, TN (10 miles away)

Yarberry Peninsula Campground
Yarberry Peninsula Campground
Yarberry Peninsula Campground
Yarberry Peninsula Campground
Yarberry Peninsula Campground
Yarberry Peninsula Campground
Yarberry Peninsula Campground
Yarberry Peninsula Campground
Yarberry Peninsula Campground
Yarberry Peninsula Campground
Yarberry Peninsula Campground

Lenoir City, TN (10 miles away)

$$$$$
(71 sites)
+5
Sweetwater / I-75 / Exit 62 KOA Holiday
Sweetwater / I-75 / Exit 62 KOA Holiday
Sweetwater / I-75 / Exit 62 KOA Holiday
Sweetwater / I-75 / Exit 62 KOA Holiday
Sweetwater / I-75 / Exit 62 KOA Holiday
Sweetwater / I-75 / Exit 62 KOA Holiday
Sweetwater / I-75 / Exit 62 KOA Holiday
Sweetwater / I-75 / Exit 62 KOA Holiday
Sweetwater / I-75 / Exit 62 KOA Holiday
Sweetwater / I-75 / Exit 62 KOA Holiday
Sweetwater / I-75 / Exit 62 KOA Holiday

Sweetwater, TN (14 miles away)

$$$$$
(62 sites)
+11
The Crosseyed Cricket
The Crosseyed Cricket
The Crosseyed Cricket
The Crosseyed Cricket
The Crosseyed Cricket
The Crosseyed Cricket
The Crosseyed Cricket
The Crosseyed Cricket
The Crosseyed Cricket
The Crosseyed Cricket
The Crosseyed Cricket

Lenoir City, TN (16 miles away)

$$$$$
(53 sites)
+3
Melton Hill Dam Campground
Melton Hill Dam Campground
Melton Hill Dam Campground
Melton Hill Dam Campground
Melton Hill Dam Campground
Melton Hill Dam Campground

Lenoir City, TN (17 miles away)

Tennessee Country Campground and RV Park
Tennessee Country Campground and RV Park
Tennessee Country Campground and RV Park
Tennessee Country Campground and RV Park
Tennessee Country Campground and RV Park
Tennessee Country Campground and RV Park
Tennessee Country Campground and RV Park
Tennessee Country Campground and RV Park
Tennessee Country Campground and RV Park
Tennessee Country Campground and RV Park
Tennessee Country Campground and RV Park

Niota, TN (18 miles away)

$$$$$
(20 sites)
+2
Most common amenities
Pet friendly Tables Internet Grills Toilets Showers Laundry Firewood Playground General store

Campgrounds near Rarity Bay

Rarity Bay sits on Bat Creek Peninsula on Tellico Lake in East Tennessee, in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains between Vonore and Greenback. The reservoir stretches 33 miles along the Little Tennessee River and provides 357 miles of shoreline plus 15,560 acres of water surface, so RV travelers have direct access to boating, fishing, and swimming without long transit drives. Campground options within a short drive are clustered around the same lake system. The campgrounds operated by the Tellico Reservoir Development Agency, Lotterdale Cove Campground, Toqua RV Campground, and Notchy Creek Campground, are the primary lakefront choices. Toqua Beach Campground shares the Toqua site on Highway 360 in Vonore, and Lotterdale Cove Campground TRDA refers to the same TRDA-run park in Greenback. The area is roughly 35 minutes from McGhee Tyson Airport near Knoxville and about 45 minutes from downtown Knoxville, which makes RV pickups and grocery runs straightforward. Fort Loudoun State Historic Park, the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, and the Cherokee National Forest are all within easy driving distance.

Things to do around Rarity Bay

The lake is the main attraction. Tellico is known for largemouth bass fishing and stocked rainbow trout in the cooler upper reaches, and each of the nearby TRDA campgrounds has a boat ramp, boat slip rentals, and a designated swimming beach. Kayaking and paddling are practical from any of the lakefront sites. Off the water, day trips include the reconstructed Fort Loudoun on the lake's banks, built by the British during the French and Indian War, and the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum honoring the inventor of the Cherokee syllabary. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Cherokee National Forest are both within a manageable drive for hiking, waterfalls, and scenic drives such as the Cherohala Skyway.

Camping spots and RV parks near Rarity Bay, TN

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When to visit Rarity Bay

  • spring

    March - May

    68° / 46°F 120 mm

    Parks reopen in March; peak severe-weather season

  • summer

    June - August

    86° / 66°F 110 mm

    Hot, humid; peak bookings and afternoon thunderstorms

  • fall

    September - November

    70° / 48°F 90 mm

    Cool nights and foliage color; parks close end of November

  • winter

    December - February

    48° / 30°F 110 mm

    Lake campgrounds closed; occasional snow and ice

The Tellico Lake campgrounds operate on a seasonal schedule. Lotterdale Cove, Toqua, and Notchy Creek are open from March through November, and reservations begin when the parks open in March. That window covers the useful RV season for the region, and the parks are closed through the coldest months. Spring brings mild temperatures and wildflowers, along with the region's peak severe-weather and tornado season, so travelers should watch forecasts. Summer is warm and humid with typical highs in the mid to upper 80s, occasional strong afternoon thunderstorms, and the highest booking pressure of the year, particularly for lakefront and full-hookup sites. Seasonal sites at all three TRDA campgrounds are typically fully leased with waiting lists. Fall is a popular time for cooler nights, foliage color in the surrounding foothills, and steadier lake conditions. Holiday weekends and organized events fill early. Winter closures mean travelers looking for December through February trips will need to consider private year-round parks in the broader Knoxville area instead.

Top Hosts near Rarity Bay, TN

Samantha11 trips - Joined Aug 2024

Great experience will definitely use again in future. Very responsive and delivered at the exact time requested.

ANNA K. - Jul 2026

We had a wonderful trip! Samantha was very communicative and helpful with everything. She was there any time we had a question. Will definitely rent from her again!

Michael H. - Jul 2026

Samantha's Jayco Jay Flight SLX-7 Travel Trailer
Travel Trailer in Knoxville
2022 • 5.0 (9)
$115 USD /night
David and Teresa7 trips - Joined Apr 2023

We had an amazing time renting this RV for our Great Smoky Mountains National Park trip! David and Teresa were incredibly friendly and welcoming from the very beginning. It was such a pleasure meeting and getting to know them. They took the time to give me a thorough walkthrough of the RV and clearly explained all of the systems, which made us feel comfortable and confident throughout our trip. Additionally, they created a manual that gives step-by-step illustrated instructions which was super helpful. They also made themselves readily available via call/text for any questions throughout our trip. The RV itself was in excellent condition, exceptionally clean, and had everything we needed and more. The layout was perfect for our group of five adults, providing plenty of space to relax, cook, play board games, watch movies, and sleep comfortably. This was such a fun adventure and a fantastic way to explore the area. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and would absolutely rent from David and Teresa again. Highly recommend!

Stephen P. - Jun 2026

This was our second time renting from David and Teresa! We will definitely be back again in the future.

James T. - Mar 2026

Southern Roads Fun
Class C in Lenoir-City
2018 • 5.0 (4)
$199 USD /night

How to book a campsite near Rarity Bay

The three Tellico Reservoir Development Agency campgrounds accept reservations directly by phone: Lotterdale Cove at 865-776-0720, Notchy Creek at 423-884-6280, and Toqua at 423-884-3317. Details are posted on the TRDA campgrounds page at tellico.com. Check-in is 3:00 p.m. and check-out is 11:00 a.m. Reservations open when the campgrounds do in March, and many prime waterfront sites are held by long-term seasonal residents, so booking transient sites early is important. Confirm hookup type when booking: Toqua sites include full hookup options, while Lotterdale Cove and Notchy Creek generally provide electric and water with a shared dump station rather than sewer at each site.

What to expect at Rarity Bay campgrounds

Expect gated, resident-managed lakefront parks rather than dispersed forest camping. The TRDA campgrounds have security gate entry, bath houses, a camp store, a designated swimming beach, boat ramp access, and boat slip rentals. Wi-Fi is offered, though cell and internet signal can be inconsistent lakeside. Site character varies. Lotterdale Cove Campground in Greenback offers a mix of wooded and lakefront sites with electric and water hookups. Toqua RV Campground in Vonore has full and partial hookup RV sites plus rental cabins, with concrete and gravel pads and fewer shade trees, and a fishing pier and small dock with slips. Notchy Creek Campground is smaller and more wooded, with a mix of RV and tent sites, electric and water, and heated and air-conditioned bath houses.

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