Public campground in LANCASTER, TN

Long Branch (Center Hill Lake)

478 Lancaster Rd., LANCASTER, TN 38569
About 18 miles west of Cookeville, TN

RV site details

RV sites61
Hookups61 sites with electric
RV lengthUp to 80 ft
Elevation512 ft
  • Electric
  • Big rigs

From Recreation.gov RIDB. It doesn't list dump or sewer service. Call (615) 548-8002 to ask before you book. Elevation is from the U.S. Geological Survey.

About Long Branch (Center Hill Lake)

Long Branch (Center Hill Lake) is a public campground in LANCASTER, TN. It has 61 campsites. 56 sites can be reserved. 5 sites are first come, first served.

From the official campground listing

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.

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.

Policies and details

  • Roads: Back-In, Back-in, Gravel, N/A, and Paved

Location

478 Lancaster Rd., LANCASTER, TN 38569
About 18 miles west of Cookeville, TN
Elevation 512 ft

Get directionsConfirm the entrance with the park before towing a large rig.

Setting and recreation

The official listing describes Long Branch (Center Hill Lake) in a setting associated with beach or coast, forest, lake or reservoir, and river. For trip planning, the source identifies Boating, Fishing, Hiking, and Wildlife viewing among the recreation options at or near this LANCASTER campground.

  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Wildlife viewing