Long Branch

Center Hill Lake, TN · ≈18.9 mi to Cookeville
Sites
56
Max rig
65+ ft
Pull-through
No
Hookups
50A
ADA
To town
18.9 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • Boating and fishing enthusiasts
  • Water activity lovers
  • Pet-friendly camping

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing sewer hookups
  • Those seeking close town access

Connectivity

Best bet: T-MobileUsable 5G — good enough to stay connected · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
VerizonLTE
AT&TLTE
T-Mobile5G

What's here

52 Standards
3 Rvs
1 Group Picnic AreaReserved as one unit · largest capacity: 125 people
Rig compatibility

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Checked against every site's real dimensions.
Your RV length
35ft
35 ft
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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedDrinking waterElectric hookupsGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesShadeWater hookups
Activities
BoatingCampingCanoeingFishingKayaking
Natural features
RiverfrontSprings
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Fits most rigs comfortablyRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Good amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Cookeville, ~18.9 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: Ashley Webster

Overview

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.

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · Developed campground