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jrs1871
Explorer
Jul 02, 2020

RV park close to Farragut, TN

We will be spending a couple of days with our grandson in Farragut, TN in August. When I looked for RV parks, there were not many and most didn't have current reviews. It looks like Yarbarry Lake is the closest and did have decent current ratings. Is this a good place to stay or is there another one to consider. Also what are some interesting things to do in the area as we will have most of the daytime to ourselves. We are headed on to Pigeon Forge after leaving Farragut so only looking for things to do in the Farragut/Knoxville area.
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  • Dick_B's avatar
    Dick_B
    Explorer
    Jul 02, 2020
    Can't help with campgrounds but would suggest doing a Google search for `Farragut, TN tourism' and see what is recommended.
  • jrs1871's avatar
    jrs1871
    Explorer
    Jul 02, 2020
    I did the google search and reviewed the camp grounds listed. I was just hoping for personal experience. Sometimes the reviews are way more flattering than what you find upon arriving. Been there, done that.
  • ken56's avatar
    ken56
    Explorer
    Jul 02, 2020
    Go to Oak Ridge and see the Museum of Science and Energy. I see Lazy Acres RV park in Lenoir city has good reviews and is also near Yarberry lake. Both are not all that far from Farragut. I have no first hand experience with either but have been through the area a few times to know its peaceful and pretty countryside. Being near the lake fishing is BIG there and the prevelant activity. Downtown K'ville is very walkable and also has a museum plus lots of great restaurants. Your grandson should have some ideas for you.
  • doxiemom11's avatar
    doxiemom11
    Explorer II
    Jul 02, 2020
    Try rvparky.com and put in that city. Another is campgroundreviews.com
  • ggwilde's avatar
    ggwilde
    Explorer
    Jul 03, 2020
    I live in Lenoir City and I am 6 miles from Farragut. Yarberry Park is a very nice campground. Lazy Acres I believe is setup for longer stays. I've drove through it a few times and that's the feel I get. Have never stayed there. Melton Hill Dam TVA Campground is another nice campground. Yarberry or Melton Hill would be my choices as both are on the lake and about the same driving time to Farragut.
  • jrs1871's avatar
    jrs1871
    Explorer
    Jul 03, 2020
    ggwilde, thanks for your reply. Your comment about Lazy Acres echoes the reviews I read. The only negative on Melton Hill Dam TVA Campground is that sites tend to be small and it is a tiered campground so access can be problematic. With that in mind, I will try to get a site at Yarberry Lake.
  • CFerguson's avatar
    CFerguson
    Explorer
    Jul 03, 2020
    Escapees has a decent park on the Knox/Anderson County line. No frills, but it is a well run park.

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