Parksville Lake Recreation Area campground
Parksville Lake Recreation Area
Reservations are accepted at Parksville Lake Recreation Area, allowing campers to secure their preferred campsites in advance. This ensures a hassle-free camping experience and guarantees availability during peak seasons. It is recommended to make reservations well in advance, especially during the summer months when the campground tends to be more crowded.
The best time to visit Parksville Lake Recreation Area is during the spring and fall seasons when the weather is pleasant and the area is less crowded. These seasons offer an opportunity to enjoy the picturesque scenery and engage in outdoor activities such as hiking and wildlife viewing. Visitors should be cautious of wildlife encounters, as the campground is situated in a natural setting. It is advised to properly store food and dispose of waste to minimize the possibility of attracting animals. Overall, Parksville Lake Recreation Area provides a serene and family-friendly camping experience with a variety of amenities and recreational opportunities.
What's on-site at Parksville Lake Recreation Area
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Parksville Lake Recreation Area, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parksville | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Parksville Lake Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Chilhowee Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Chilhowee Rec Area | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Chilhowee Recreation Area | ✓ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Parksville Lake Recreation Area -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocoee River At Copperhill | 280 cfs | → |
| Hiwassee River At Charleston | 10,400 cfs | → |
| Oostanaula Creek Near Sanford | 34 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Crandall | 23 cfs | → |
| Tellico River At Tellico Plains | 136 cfs | → |
| Conasauga River Near Eton | 325 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Wilderness Cohutta
- Wilderness Little Frog Mountain
- Wilderness Gee Creek
- Wilderness Big Frog
- Bradley County Recreational Park
- Mike Burke Park
Boat launches
- Sugar Loaf Drive Polk County
- Ellis Creek Road 155, Reliance
- Dentville Road 266-362, Benton
- Highway 30 5514, Benton
- Patty Road 1527, Delano
- Powerhouse Road 820-832, Reliance
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Apalachia Powerhouse (Rm 53.5) To Us411 Bridge (Rm 43.0)
- Nf Boundary To Taylor's Creek In Cherokee Nf (Tn)
- Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness To Confluence With Conasauga River
- Southern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Peter Cove To Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Alaculsy
- Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Parksville Lake Recreation Area as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Parksville Lake Recreation Area
Can I make reservations at Parksville Lake Recreation Area?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Parksville Lake Recreation Area?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Parksville Lake Recreation Area.