Big Ridge Group Camp
  • A long, dark brown house with large windows sits on a sunlit hillside, surrounded by lush green trees under a clear blue sky, evoking tranquility.
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    Big Ridge State Park’s Group Camp offers a scenic, all-in-one retreat for larger gatherings.

    Set within the rolling ridges and wooded landscapes of East Tennessee, the group camp provides a peaceful setting where guests can come together, unplug, and enjoy time outdoors. With easy access to hiking trails, lake views, and open spaces for group activities, it’s an ideal choice for retreats, camps, reunions, and organized stays that want both shared spaces and a true park experience—without sacrificing convenience or comfort.

     

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    Reservations

    1-888-867-2757
    1-888-TN-PARKS

    Park Office

    1-865-992-5523
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    Group Camp Details

    Sunday - Thursday: $152 | up to 120 people | minimum of 2 nights; 6 nights during the summer season | additional $2 per person over 70 people

    Friday - Saturday: $246 | up to 120 people | minimum of 2 nights; 6 nights during the summer season | additional $2 per person over 70 people

    Accommodating up to 120 persons, the group camp has 19 screened-in bunkhouses, sleeping six to eight each. 

    Two of the bunkhouses and one bathhouse are ADA-accessible. Reservations may be made two years in advance, and a deposit is required at the time of reservation.

    The base price listed is based on groups of up to 70 guests. Each additional guest, up to the capacity of 120 allotted in the camp, will be an additional $2 per person.

     

    Featured Amenties

    • Dining Hall
    • Commercial Kitchen
    • Cooking Utensils
    • Serving Utensils
    • Three Bathhouses

    All rates are subject to change. Taxes and fees are added upon reservation.

    Explore the Group Camp

      • Small wooden cabin surrounded by lush green trees in a forest clearing.

      Individual Cabins

      • Interior of a rustic cabin with bunk beds and wooden beams.

      Bunk Room

      • Commercial kitchen with metal counters, sinks, and translucent plastic-covered equipment. Sunlight filters through wooden windows, creating a serene atmosphere.

      Commercial Kitchen

      • Rustic, empty wooden hall with tiled floors, stone fireplace at the end, exposed beam ceiling with fans, and windows along the sides, creating a serene, cozy atmosphere.

      Dining Hall

      • Brown single-story house with large driveway surrounded by trees under blue sky.

      Accessible Parking

      • A long, dark brown house with large windows sits on a sunlit hillside, surrounded by lush green trees under a clear blue sky, evoking tranquility.

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    Have a smaller group to entertain?

    Explore our additional group options! You’ll find individual cabin rentals on the shoreline of Norris Lake tucked-away on the ridge offering expansive views of the sparkling waters. We also have both backcountry and regular tent and RV options at our regular camping ground.

      • two bedroom cabin, well lit, wooden floors
      • pretty fireplace inside cabin living room with dining room table and chairs
      • Breezeway inside a cabin on a sunny day with two chairs, a dinig room table and a screened in wall.
      • Two bedroom inside a cabin with clean, well lit floors
      • Wooden bathroom, well lit, cabin feel
      • A small kitchen inside a cabin with a refrigerator and a oven
      • A wall of cabinets inside a cabin's kitchen, with a dishwasher and a overn
      • Living room inside a cabin with a fireplace and a black sofa
      • Breezeway on a sunny day with a rocking chair and a dining room table

      Big Ridge Rustic Studio Cabins

      1 bath
      Come enjoy a lakeside vacation rental at Big Ridge State Park. Visitors will enjoy hiking on the ridges overlooking Norris Lake and spending time out on the water. Located just north of Knoxville, this is the perfect place to enjoy the beauty and history of East Tennessee. The park has 20 one-room rustic cabins that are open from April 1 through October 31. The cabins were built in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps and retain the charm and design of that time. Five cabins are located on the lakeside, and 15 sit on the ridge. Please note: daily housekeeping services are not available.
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      • A serene lakeside scene featuring a camper under tall trees, with a person relaxing in a chair, surrounded by nature.
      • A serene RV campsite by a lake, surrounded by tall trees and greenery. A picnic table sits on gravel, with a peaceful water view nearby
      • A tree-lined road leads through a campsite with RVs and tents, surrounded by lush greenery and sunlight filtering through the leaves.

      Big Ridge Campground

      Big Ridge has campsites on or near Norris Lake to accommodate RVs, trailers, and tent campers. RV campsites have a paved slip and a soft gravel pad and can accommodate a unit up to 35 feet, with some sites able to accommodate 45 feet. Each site has water and electrical hookups, a picnic table, and a grill. A dumping station is provided, along with three bathhouses with restrooms and hot shower facilities.

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    Firewood Policy 

    Tennessee State Parks asks that ALL campfires be made with heat-treated wood or downed wood collected inside the park, near the campsite. Please refrain from bringing untreated wood into the park.  

    • Protect Tennessee Forests 

      To learn more about the pests that threaten Tennessee and what you can do to help prevent the introduction and spread of invasive pests, click the link below.

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    • Don’t Move Firewood 

      To learn more about Don’t Move Firewood, click the link below.

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    • Find Firewood Vendors 

      Find firewood vendors near you, when you are at the park, or on the way.

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    Visitor Center Gift Shop 

    The Visitor Center Gift Shop is the perfect place to pick up a map, learn about the park, or find a souvenir. You’ll find an assortment of apparel and keepsakes to remember your trip to the park. 

    Address:
    1015 Big Ridge Park Road, Maynardville TN, 37087

    Hours: 
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM    

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