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Long Branch (Center Hill Lake) Campground in Tennessee
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Long Branch (Center Hill Lake) Campground

Center Hill Lake, Tennessee

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As of October 2026, Long Branch (Center Hill Lake) Campground is a campground in Tennessee with 56 campsites. Long Branch (Center Hill Lake) Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Long Branch (Center Hill Lake) Campground is located at 36.0993° N, 85.8318° W.
people allowed on 55 of 56 sites
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people allowed on the largest site
125

Long Branch (Center Hill Lake) Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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Stay and booking rules

  • Maximum stay: 14 nights
  • Military discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Long Branch (Center Hill Lake) Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Long Branch (Center Hill Lake) Campground

  • Standard 52
  • RV 3
  • Group 1
  • Hookups 56

What an RV fits

  • 45–49 ft2 sites
  • 50–54 ft5 sites
  • 60–64 ft9 sites
  • 65–69 ft8 sites
  • 70–74 ft3 sites
  • 75–79 ft9 sites
  • 80–84 ft5 sites
  • 85–89 ft5 sites
  • 90–94 ft5 sites
  • 95–99 ft2 sites
  • 100–104 ft1 site
  • 155–159 ft1 site

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • showers
  • potable water
  • playground
  • boat ramp

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife, photography.

All sites at Long Branch (Center Hill Lake) Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

SiteLoopTypeSleepsMax RVHookups
49GLOOStandard851 ftElectric, Water
50GLOOStandard851 ftElectric, Water
51GLOOStandard851 ftElectric, Water
52GLOOStandard863 ftElectric, Water
53GLOOStandard863 ftElectric, Water
54GLOOStandard845 ftElectric, Water
55GLOORV848 ftElectric, Water
56GLOORV872 ftElectric, Water
57GLOORV887 ftElectric, Water
01LBRAStandard860 ftElectric, Water
02LBRAStandard867 ftElectric, Water
03LBRAStandard875 ftElectric, Water
05LBRAStandard896 ftElectric, Water
06LBRAStandard867 ftElectric, Water
07LBRAStandard896 ftElectric, Water
08LBRAStandard886 ftElectric, Water
09LBRAStandard884 ftElectric, Water
10LBRAStandard892 ftElectric, Water
11LBRAStandard853 ftElectric, Water
13LBRAStandard876 ftElectric, Water
14LBRAStandard890 ftElectric, Water
15LBRAStandard875 ftElectric, Water
17LBRAStandard886 ftElectric, Water
18LBRAStandard890 ftElectric, Water
19LBRAStandard876 ftElectric, Water
20LBRAStandard865 ftElectric, Water
21LBRAStandard8103 ftElectric, Water
22LBRAStandard865 ftElectric, Water
SiteLoopTypeSleepsMax RVHookups
23LBRAStandard8156 ftElectric, Water
24LBRAStandard866 ftElectric, Water
25LBRAStandard860 ftElectric, Water
26LBRAStandard887 ftElectric, Water
27LBRAStandard880 ftElectric, Water
28LBRAStandard851 ftElectric, Water
29LBRAStandard878 ftElectric, Water
30LBRAStandard890 ftElectric, Water
31LBRAStandard872 ftElectric, Water
32LBRAStandard884 ftElectric, Water
33LBRAStandard860 ftElectric, Water
34LBRAStandard878 ftElectric, Water
35LBRAStandard869 ftElectric, Water
36LBRAStandard881 ftElectric, Water
37LBRAStandard863 ftElectric, Water
38LBRAStandard878 ftElectric, Water
39LBRAStandard875 ftElectric, Water
40LBRAStandard875 ftElectric, Water
41LBRAStandard863 ftElectric, Water
42LBRAStandard884 ftElectric, Water
43LBRAStandard863 ftElectric, Water
44LBRAStandard890 ftElectric, Water
45LBRAStandard872 ftElectric, Water
46LBRAStandard869 ftElectric, Water
47LBRAStandard887 ftElectric, Water
48LBRAStandard863 ftElectric, Water
58LBRAStandard865 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
P-1LBRAGroup125-Electric, Water

About Long Branch (Center Hill Lake) Campground

Overview

Long Branch Campground is located below Center Hill Dam on the scenic Caney Fork River in central Tennessee's Highland Rim.

Above the dam, the lake stretches 64 miles up the river, where visitors come to enjoy boating, fishing and water sports. The 415 miles of forested shoreline provide excellent hiking, hunting and camping opportunities.

2025 Events: The annual Halloween event will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025.

Recreation

Fishermen come to Long Branch to experience trophy trout fishing on the river, which is stocked with rainbow and brown trout. Fly fishers and spin fishers alike enjoy this beautiful river and its abundant fish.

Canoeing and kayaking on the Caney Fork River has become a favorite pastime for campers and sightseers alike.

The Buffalo Valley Nature Trail is located just across the river from the campground. It provides access to the Caney Fork and is a very popular area for trout fishermen. The area has great wildlife viewing opportunities.

Boating, water skiing and canoeing are popular activities above the dam on Center Hill Lake.

Facilities

The campground offers 60 campsites with water and 50-amp electric hookups. A large, day-use group picnic shelter is also available, with water and electric hookup.

Amenities like flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided, creating a comfortable camping experience for guests. A boat ramp, fish cleaning station and playground are all conveniently located within the campground.

Natural Features

Long Branch is surrounded by the lush mixed hardwood forests of the hilly Highland Rim region. Whitetail deer, wild turkey, squirrels and rabbits roam the wooded hills in the area.

Nearby Attractions

The Center Hill Lake Resource Managers Office is located across the river next to the Buffalo Valley Recreation Area. Edgar Evins State Park sits on the lake shore about 5 minutes from Long Branch. An observation tower at the Visitor Center offers a spectacular view of Center Hill Lake and the surrounding hillsides.

Rules and notices at Long Branch (Center Hill Lake) Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Long Branch (Center Hill Lake) Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Only licensed vehicles are permitted. Each campsite is provided for two pre-paid vehicle entry. Additional vehicles, or visitors to campers are charged $3 fee per vehicle.

Only two tents allowed per site. Tents must be placed on campsite pads. Only one wheeled camping unit allowed to each site.

Campers are prohibited from leaving their boat trailers in the day use parking area. All equipment must be kept on site.

Firewood Alert: When picnicking at this recreation area, purchase your firewood from a vendor who sells certified heat-treated firewood. Don't bring firewood from home. To help prevent the spread of the Emerald ash borer and other forest pests, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is prohibiting firewood that is non certified heat-treated firewood. Visit Firewoodscout.org or Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

Payments will be limited to credit card transactions only.

We need your help to maintain our campsites. Please dispose of all trash and litter along with extinguishing any fire and dispose of ashes in the fire ring upon departure. If sites are left trashed, you may be cited by Title 36 Code of Federal Regulation 327.9 Sanitation part (d). “Campers, picknickers, and all other persons using a water resources development project shall keep their sites free of trash and litter during the period of occupancy and shall remove all personal equipment and clean their sites upon departure”.

Long Branch (Center Hill Lake) Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Long Branch (Center Hill Lake) Campground?

Long Branch (Center Hill Lake) Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 56 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Long Branch (Center Hill Lake) Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Long Branch (Center Hill Lake) Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Long Branch (Center Hill Lake) Campground have?

Long Branch (Center Hill Lake) Campground has 56 campsites.

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