TVA’s Campgrounds To Close for 2006 Season
October 16, 2006
TVA’s 11 seasonal campgrounds on reservoirs throughout the Tennessee Valley will close Nov. 13.
TVA’s day-use recreation areas remain open year-round.
Additional information on recreation opportunities on TVA reservoirs is available by contacting the local TVA watershed office, or by visiting TVA’s recreation website.
TVA campgrounds that will close on Nov. 13:
Cherokee Reservoir
Cherokee Dam Campgrounds
Douglas Reservoir
Douglas Dam Headwater and Tailwater
Foster Falls (located near Tracy City in Marion County)
Melton Hill Reservoir
Upper and Lower sections
Norris Reservoir
Loyston Point
Normandy Reservoir
Barton Springs
Pickwick Reservoir
Pickwick Dam Tailwater
Watauga Reservoir
Watauga Dam Tailwater
Wheeler Reservoir
Mallard Creek
Wilson Reservoir
Wilson Dam Rockpile
TVA is the nation’s largest public power provider and is completely self financed. TVA provides power to large industries and 158 power distributors that serve approximately 8.6 million consumers in seven southeastern states. TVA also manages the Tennessee River and its tributaries to provide multiple benefits, including flood damage reduction, navigation, water quality and recreation.
Media Contact
Barbara Martocci, Knoxville, (865) 632-8632
TVA News Bureau, Knoxville, (865) 632-6000
