Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- Booking in advance is recommended and can be easily done online and up to one year in advance.
- Same-day booking is not available online, so you will have to call to book.
- Double-check your dates before booking—there’s a non-refundable booking fee.
When to Go
Harrison Bay State Park is open year-round and great to visit at any time. Summer, when temperatures are typically in the high 80s, is peak season and the best time of year for cooling off in the lake or the seasonal, Olympic-sized, open-air swimming pool. Keen birdwatchers should consider visiting in the winter months when the lake is a haven for wintering waterfowl.
Know Before You Go
- Canoes, kayaks, and standup paddleboards can be rented by the hour, seasonally.
- Visit the camp store for last-minute snacks and supplies.
- Free wifi is available in the campground.
- Only certified, heat-treated firewood is allowed to enter the park as outside firewood.
Harrison Bay State Park
Packed with adventure opportunities, Harrison Bay is an easy escape from the city.
Sat to Sun: 8:00am – 10:00pm
On the shores of the Chickamauga Lake, 30 minutes from Chattanooga, Harrison Bay State Park is surrounded by lush forested hills and serves as a haven for campers, boaters, and anglers. Hiking trails range from easy to moderate and include a 4.5-mile, multi-use loop trail that meanders along the shoreline. Golfers can tee off at the Jack Nicklaus-designed Bear Trace course, then cool off in the open-air swimming pool. Harrison Bay Campground has 128 RV campsites with water and electrical hookups (a limited number can accommodate RVs up to 65 feet) and 27 primitive tent-only sites.
On the shores of the Chickamauga Lake, 30 minutes from Chattanooga, Harrison Bay State Park is surrounded by lush forested hills and serves as a haven for campers, boaters, and anglers. Hiking trails range from easy to moderate and include a 4.5-mile, multi-use loop trail that meanders along the shoreline. Golfers can tee off at the Jack Nicklaus-designed Bear Trace course, then cool off in the open-air swimming pool. Harrison Bay Campground has 128 RV campsites with water and electrical hookups (a limited number can accommodate RVs up to 65 feet) and 27 primitive tent-only sites.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Harrison Bay State Park
Harrison Bay State Park Campground has the room, the Wi-Fi, and the incredible views of the water—the only thing that could make it better is waking up to an amazing sunrise. Well, it's got that, too. Bring the bathing suits and the catcher’s mitts because there’s lots of room to play here!Read more...
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Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- Booking in advance is recommended and can be easily done online and up to one year in advance.
- Same-day booking is not available online, so you will have to call to book.
- Double-check your dates before booking—there’s a non-refundable booking fee.
Read more...Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
When to Go
Harrison Bay State Park is open year-round and great to visit at any time. Summer, when temperatures are typically in the high 80s, is peak season and the best time of year for cooling off in the lake or the seasonal, Olympic-sized, open-air swimming pool. Keen birdwatchers should consider visiting in the winter months when the lake is a haven for wintering waterfowl.
Know Before You Go
Public campgrounds (book externally) —