Weekend availability at Hurricane Bridge
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 4:44 AM PT- Fri, Sep 18Limited1/1 sites
- Fri, Sep 25Limited1/1 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Limited1/1 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Limited1/1 sites
- Fri, Oct 16Limited1/1 sites
- Fri, Oct 23Limited1/1 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
How booked is Hurricane Bridge?
as of September 18Sites are open right now — we found space out to Oct. That changes fast at a campground. We check Hurricane Bridge around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.
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Weekdays (Wednesday night)
Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 1
- Electric sites
- 1
- Water hookups
- 1
About this campground
Overview Hurricane Bridge Recreation Area is located on the shores of the scenic Center Hill Lake on central Tennessee's Highland Rim. The lake stretches 64 miles up the Caney Fork River, where visitors come to enjoy boating, fishing and water sports. The 415 miles of forested shoreline provide excellent hiking, hunting and camping opportunities.Recreation Boating, water skiing, canoeing and fishing are popular activities on the water. Anglers will find bream, walleye, smallmouth bass, crappie, catfish and white bass. Below the dam, the Caney Fork River is one of the most productive trout fisheries in the state. Nine miles of hiking trails meander around the lake. The OId 56 Trail is located in the recreation area, and provides 0.9 miles of a paved walking trail. Facilities This large day-use picnic shelter can accommodate up to 125 guests. Water and 15-amp electric hookups are provided, as are flush toilets and drinking water. Two boat ramps and a dock are located on-site. Natural Features Center Hill Lake is surrounded by lush mixed hardwood forests in the hilly Highland Rim region. Whitetail deer, wild turkey, squirrels and rabbits roam the wooded hills around the lake. Hurricane Bridge is located on a peninsula, providing sweeping lake views on three sides of the picnic area. Nearby Attractions Edgar Evins State Park, about 20 minutes from Hurricane Bridge, sits on the shores of the lake. An observation tower at the Visitor Center offers a spectacular view of Center Hill Lake and the surrounding hillsides. Burgess Falls State Park is a 30 minute drive from the campground. Here, the Falling Water River drops approximately 250 feet, creating numerous breathtaking waterfalls. Hiking trails and overlooks help visitors enjoy the scenery. The large Native Butterfly Garden is a popular attraction within the park.
Getting there
From I-40, take exit 273. Merge onto US-56 south and continue for approximately 7 miles to the Hurricane Bridge Recreation Area entrance on the right.
Activities
- WATER SPORTS
- HIKING
- FISHING
- CAMPING
- BOATING
Nearby federal campgrounds
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