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| State Park Overview: |
 | The 1,200-acre Harrison Bay State Park, with approximately 40 miles of Chickamauga Lake shoreline, was originally developed as a Tennessee Valley Authority recreation demonstration area in the 1930's. Its name is derived from a large bay at the main channel of the Tennessee River that covers the old town of Harrison, and the last Cherokee Campground. The parklands are of historic significance because the Cherokee Campground consisted of three villages which was ruled by one of the last great Cherokee Chieftains, Chief Joe Vann. This beautiful wooded park is a haven for campers, boaters and fishermen, as well as picnickers and other day-use visitors from Chattanooga and the surrounding tri-state area. |
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GREAT FAMILY ENVIRONMENT
Written by CAMPER GAL
24-May-2008
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THE BEST ALL AROUND
This is my favorite park and most of the campers in the counties around.OUR spring break in these areas is always the last of A MARCH and it is never open. HELP US PLEASE.The park is a great place for kids and they miss it very much.
Written by HARRISON BAY CAMPER
12-Mar-2009
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| Camping: |
| There are 128 RV campsites with water and electrical hookups and a limited number that can accomodate RV's up to 65 ft. There is one centralized dumping station. Bathhouses are located in each of the 4 camping areas as well as a playground.
There are 21 tent only campsites that do not have electrical/water hookups. Tents can be put up beside the RV but is limited to one family unit per site.
No reservations are taken...space is available on first-come, first-served basis.
For more information call: 423-344-7966.
Group Camping:
The park's group camp consists of 24 rustic cabins that can accommodate up to 144 persons. The group camp kitchen is fully equipped with utencils, commercial stove and oven (gas), household size refrigerator/freezer and a walk-in cooler. A common bathhouse houses both men's and women's restrooms and showers. Each section has six showers.
For more information call: 423-344-2272 |
| Trails: |
| There are three hiking trails at the park. There is a 4.5 mile trail, a .5 mile trail and 1 mile trail. Trails are open year-round. There is a biking trail available at the marina. |
| Picnicking: |
| The park has 3 large pavilions to accommodate large groups. Pavilions may be reserved up to one year in advance. Grills and water spigots are provided.
There are four individual picnic areas, each equipped with a grill. |
| Boating: |
| All types of boats and water recreation vehicles are allowed at the park. Boats are not available for rent. A boat ramp is available to the general public and there is no fee. The marina can accomodate 20 ft. - 60 ft. boats. The park also has a marina that features 161 covered slips, 28 uncovered slips and four sailboat slips. There is no transit or overnight slip rental available. Fuel is available at the dock.
There is a pump out charge of $5 if you are not docked at our marina. The pump out station is closed after November 1 when the dock is winterized. |
| Swimming: |
| The park has an olympic size swimming pool and a wading pool for small children. The pool is open from Memorial Day through late summer. A lifeguard is on duty. |
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| Campgrounds | |  | Griffin Island Campground - Sevierville, TN
Looking for something different? Griffin Island is a family owned and family friendly 32 acre property that includes rental campers, full hook-up sites, and tent sites for rent on Douglas Lake. Griffin Island is your getaway from the mainstream but close enough to all the attraction of Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.
Phone: 866-461-4561
Web Site: http://www.griffinisland.net |
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| SweetLifeRVing RV Parks We Visited - US The following are great campgrounds we stayed at: Beacon RV Park St. Joseph, Missouri. Beacon RV Park is downtown in St. Joseph, Missouri. A very popular park for people passing through or... | | Travel With TENNESSEETOURIST.COM - Today! - Your guide to special events and happenings in The 3 States of Tennessee ... Not A Branch Of State Or Federal Government '); document.write(code); " + "Issue" + lmonth + " " + ""); // End --> " + lmonth ... | | Area Campgrounds | | Raccoon Mountain Caverns
319 W Hills Rd
Chattanooga, TN
(423) 821-9403
| Shipp's RV Center & Campgrounds
6728 Ringgold Rd
Chattanooga, TN
(423) 892-8275
| Best Holiday Trav-L-Park
1623 Mack Smith Rd
Rossville, GA
(706) 891-9766
| KOA Campgrounds
199 Koa Blvd
Ringgold, GA
(706) 937-4166
| Skull Island Campground
10815 Birchwood Pike
Harrison, TN
(423) 344-7722
| Harrison Bay Campground
8411 Harrison Bay Rd
Harrison, TN
(423) 344-7966
| KOA Campgrounds
648 Pleasant Grove Rd
MC Donald, TN
(423) 472-8928
| Chester Frost Park
2318 Gold Point Cir N
Hixson, TN
(423) 842-0177
| Golden Chain Campground
8511 Hiwassee St NW
Charleston, TN
(423) 336-3170
| Possum Creek Campground
1845 Lee Pike
Soddy Daisy, TN
(423) 332-2050
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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Choo Choo Fly & Tackle
17 Cherokee Blvd
Chattanooga, TN
(423) 267-0024
| Jack's Bait & Tackle Shop
4228 Bonny Oaks Dr
Chattanooga, TN
(423) 698-8339
| Bait Shop
1401 Williams St
Chattanooga, TN
(423) 266-6422
| Tails & Fins Outfitters
1117 Lafayette Rd
Rossville, GA
(706) 866-4597
| Hamilton Sport Shop
6308 Highway 58
Harrison, TN
(423) 344-4841
| Blaylock Barber & Style Ctr
7710 Hixson Pike
Hixson, TN
(423) 842-5121
| Chattanooga Fish-N-Fun
6600 Ringgold Rd
Chattanooga, TN
(423) 892-6272
| Soddy Custom Tackle
11236 Dayton Pike
Soddy Daisy, TN
(423) 332-3401
| Union Fork Bait & Tackle
12169 Old Dayton Pike
Soddy Daisy, TN
(423) 332-4664
| Crossroads Bait & Tackle
1600 Mayflower Rd
Soddy Daisy, TN
(423) 332-5004
| Hiwassee Marine Bait & Tackle
3292 State Highway 58 S
Cleveland, TN
(423) 339-2171
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Hoppy's Last Resort
3950 Tennessee Ave
Chattanooga, TN
(423) 825-7177
| Legends Salon & Day Spa LLC
1930 Gunbarrel Rd # 100
Chattanooga, TN
(423) 894-9504
| Spring Creek Retreat
842 S Germantown Rd
East Ridge, TN
(423) 622-6230
| Read House Hotel & Suites
827 Broad St
Chattanooga, TN
(423) 266-4121
| Marriott Hotels Resorts Suites: Chattanooga Marriott at the Convention Center
2 Carter Plaza
Chattanooga, TN
(423) 756-0002
| Country Inns & Suites by Carlson: Country Suites by Carlson-Chattanooga
7051 Mccutcheon Rd
Chattanooga, TN
(423) 899-2300
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| Directions: |
| From Chattanooga: Take Exit 4 off I-75 onto State Route 153. Travel North on Hwy. 153 and at the sixth exit , Hwy. 58, turn north. Travel approximately 12 miles to Harrison Bay Road on the left. Follow the signs to the park entrance. The park entrance is approximately one mile on the left.
From Knoxville: From I-75, take Exit 25, Hwy. 60. Travel on Hyw. 60 approximatley nine miles to Hwy. 58. Turn South at Highway 58 and travel approximately 15 miles to Harrison Bay Road. Turn right onto Harrison Bay Road. The park entrance is approximately one mile on the left. |
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| Boat Rentals | | | Griffin Island Campground - Sevierville, TN
Looking for something different? Griffin Island is a family owned and family friendly 32 acre property that includes rental campers, full hook-up sites, and tent sites for rent on Douglas Lake. Griffin Island is your getaway from the mainstream but close enough to all the attraction of Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.
Phone: 866-461-4561
Web Site: http://www.griffinisland.net |
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