Edgar Evins Camping
  • Camping scene with mugs, a container of sandwiches, peanut butter, water bottle, and kettle on a portable stove. Cozy and rustic outdoor vibe.
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    1-888-867-2757
    1-888-TN-PARKS

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    March through October
    1-931-858-2618

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    November through February
    1-931-646-3080
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    Camping at Edgar Evins

    Edgar Evins State Park is located in Middle Tennessee on the shores of Center Hill Lake, about an hour east of Nashville. The park offers a scenic, hillside setting with wooded slopes and expansive lake views, making it a popular destination for paddling, boating, hiking, and relaxing by the water. 

    Camping options include a main campground with sites for tents and RVs offering water and electric hookups. For visitors looking to unplug, walk-in primitive campsites are also available near a shared fire ring and central water source.

    • Red SUV with a kayak on top parked in a wooded lakeside area.
    • Scenic view from a forested overlook with a railing, overlooking a river and distant hills.
    • Empty road in a park with trees and a wooden bridge on the side.
    • Autumn scene in a park with fallen leaves and a small bridge in the background.
    • Wooden playground with slides in a tree-covered park at dusk.
    • Modern small house with brown siding in a forest clearing at dusk.
    • RV parked beside a wooden fence in a shaded park area.
    • Wooden bus shelter with posters, in a sunny parking lot with trees.

    Edgar Evins Main Campground

    Tent & RV

    Our campground consists of tent and trailer campsites with electrical and water hookups. These wooden platform-type sites, which are reinforced with concrete and steel, are built around the slopes of Center Hill Lake and are equipped with a picnic table, grill and fire ring. They are designed for trailers or motor homes up to 33 feet in length, with a few select sites up to 40 feet in length. These sites can also accommodate small and large tents. There are three bathhouses with hot showers located throughout the campground. A sewage dump station is centrally located in the campground. Approximately 20 sites and one bathhouse are open year-round.

     

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    • Forest campsite with wooden bench and fire pit surrounded by trees.
    • Concrete slabs and bench in a leafy forest setting.
    • Wooden platform in a serene, densely wooded area.
    • Wooded area with scattered leaves, fallen tree trunks, and a distant figure.
    • Wooden sign labeled "FIRE CIRCLE" at the start of a forest path.
    • Wooded campsite with fire pit and benches during the daytime.

    Walk-In Campsites

    Walk-In

    Nine primitive walk-in sites are also available with parking at the camp building.

    Located on a bluff above Center Hill Lake, these campsites offer beautiful lake views in spring and fall. These sites are also situated near the community fire circle. They have access to central water but do not have electricity at the sites. 

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    Rates and Policies: Rates are subject to change. Taxes and fees are not included. A $5 non-refundable reservation fee is required.  

    Tour the Campground

    This tour starts near campsite #41. How to navigate: To move forward or backward, click or tap the arrows. To look around, click or tap and drag your mouse or finger away from the direction you want to look.

    Details You Should Know

    Edgar Evins Campground is unique. If you’re planning a trip, please read the full description of the campsite before placing your reservation. This is especially important if you plan on bringing a camper trailer. Please contact the park for more information. 

    • Tent Pegs or Stakes

      Camper tents requiring tent pegs or stakes are asked to use large nails to secure the tents and to remove the nails when breaking camp.  

    • Trash Management

      Trash cans are not provided at the individual campsite. Campers should take trash to the dumpster provided near the camper check-in station. 

    • Pets

      Pets are allowed in the campground but must be kept on a leash and not left unattended on the campsites.  

    • Fire Circle

      There is a small fire circle that is located adjacent to the campground, which may be used by the public provided no park programs are scheduled there. The capacity at the fire circle is 15 people. For additional information, contact the park office.  

    • Swimming

      There is no designated swimming area at this campground, but visitors often swim in the lake. If you choose to do so, we recommend wearing a life jacket and water shoes at all times.

    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.

    Accessibility

    If you wish to reserve an ADA accessible campsite, please contact us (1-888-867-2757). Please be aware that you must make a specific request for an ADA accessible campsite. There are a limited number, so reservations for ADA accessible campsites should be made as far in advance as possible.

    Discover More at Edgar Evins

    Visit the Camp Store

    The park’s camp store is your best spot for finding gear, snacks, and accessories to make your camping experience exceptional. The camp store is your go-to destination for a cold drink, a can of chili, or those matches you forgot to pack.

    Address:
    3436 Edgar Evins State Park Rd, Silver Point, TN 38582

    Hours: The camp store is typically open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

    Explore the Park

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      Edgar Evins State Park is located just 65 miles east of Nashville along the banks of Center Hill Lake.  The 6,000-acre park sits in a steep, hilly area of Tennessee known as the Eastern Highland Rim. The park has cabin and campground sleeping options, and is a perfect place to stage a weekend on the lake or a visit to one of the other attractions in the Cookeville area. Let’s look at where to stay and what to do on your next visit:
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      We were excited to discover the story of Edgar Evins State Park during an extended October stay. In my family of two full-time educators and two children under five, by the time Fall Break rolls around, we’re ready for a disconnect into nature with the right amenities that won’t leave us exhausted at the end of our vacation. Located just 65 miles east of our home in Nashville, Edgar Evins checked all the boxes to offer us just that.
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      3-Day Winter Waterfall Getaway in Middle Tennessee

      This three-day trip itinerary is centered around Edgar Evins State Park and visits two iconic waterfalls in the surrounding Middle Tennessee area, Cummins Falls and Burgess Falls.
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      8 of the Best Waterfront Campsites in Tennessee

      We handpicked eight of the best campsites in Tennessee right on the water! Fall asleep to the sounds of the streaming waters or launch your kayak without straying far from camp. Each site can be booked online.
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