Smith Springs
Smith Springs is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Tennessee. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Tennessee
- Coordinates
- 36.08889, -86.58889
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Boating, Fishing, Picnicking, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 615-889-1975
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Smith Springs
Overview Smith Springs Recreation Area is a lakeside oasis in the hills of middle Tennessee, providing visitors with countless recreational activities on the lake and in the surrounding woods and grasslands. Recreation The lake provides a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year. Because of the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, visitors have numerous activities to choose from, including fishing, hunting, picnicking, boating, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. Fishing opportunities abound at J. Percy Priest Lake, with a wide variety of species available, including largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, striped bass, Cherokee bass, and white bass. Other species such as catfish, bluegill, bream and trout provide excellent opportunities for younger anglers. Nearby Anderson Road Fitness Trail is a paved trail winding a little over a mile through the cedar glade area beside the lake. Facilities Smith Springs Recreation Area offers a large group shelter for day use and can accommodate up to 50 guests. There is limited parking suitable only for 12 vehicles. Natural Features J. Percy Priest Dam and Lake was one of the first Corps of Engineers lakes to have recreation as part of its justification. The dam, completed in 1968, impounds 42 miles, with 14,200 surface acres of water. In soothing contrast to the sparkling waters of the lake are the adjacent 19,087 acres of grasslands and woodlands.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 17 mi
- Low clearances
- 5 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Road Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.5 mi | — | Electric |
| Anderson Road Campground | Private campground | 1.6 mi | — | — |
| Long Hunter Group Campground (Primitive) | Private campground | 1.9 mi | — | — |
| Four Corners RV Resort | RV park | 2.7 mi | — | — |
| Backcountry Campsite 1 | Free campsite | 3.0 mi | Free | — |
| Seven Points Campground | Private campground | 3.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.