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Floating Mill Park
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — SILVER POINT · Tennessee · Center Hill Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Center Hill Lake |
| Location | SILVER POINT · Tennessee · Center Hill Lake · 36.04489, -85.76347 · Map |
| Sites | 99 public sites counted from the federal listing — 39 tent only electric; 32 standard electric; 19 rv electric; 8 standard nonelectric; 1 group picnic area |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 93 of 99 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 93 of 99 sites Sewer hookups at 2 of 99 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 2 of 99 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 48 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 48 sites · 30 ft: 46 sites · 35 ft: 18 sites · 40 ft: 7 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 3:30 PM · Out 2:30 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 100 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | Boat ramp |
| Phone | 931-858-4845 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-03-11.
From the official listing
Overview Floating Mill Park is located on the shores of the scenic Center Hill Lake on central Tennessee's Highland Rim.
The lake stretches 64 miles up the Caney Fork River, where visitors come to enjoy boating, fishing and water sports. The 415 miles of forested shoreline provide excellent hiking, hunting and camping opportunities.
2025 Events: The annual Halloween event will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Recreation Boating, waterskiing, canoeing and fishing are popular activities on the water.
Anglers will find bream, walleye, smallmouth bass, crappie, catfish and white bass. Below the dam, the Caney Fork River is one of the most productive trout fisheries in the state.
Nine miles of hiking trails meander around the lake. The Lost Springs Trail loops for two miles above the campground and Hurricane Marina. Facilities This large campground provides a wide variety of campsites, most of which have electric and water hookups. Several tent-only sites are provided, several of which are beautiful lakefront sites.
A day-use group picnic area is available for reservations. It can accommodate up to 125 guests, with a large shelter and picnic tables. Water and 30-amp electric hookups are included.
Amenities like flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided, creating a comfortable camping experience for guests. A boat ramp, fish cleaning station, playground and hiking trail are all conveniently located within the campground. Natural Features Center Hill Lake is surrounded by lush mixed hardwood forests in the hilly Highland Rim region. Whitetail deer, wild turkey, squirrels and rabbits roam the wooded hills around the lake.
Floating Mill Park is surrounded by the lake on three sides, providing sweeping waterfront views. Nearby Attractions Edgar Evins State Park, about 25 minutes from Floating Mill, sits on the shores of the lake. An observation tower at the Visitor Center offers a spectacular view of Center Hill Lake and the surrounding hillsides.
Burgess Falls State Park is a 35-minute drive from the campground. Here, the Falling Water River drops approximately 250 feet, creating numerous breathtaking waterfalls. Hiking trails and overlooks help visitors enjoy the scenery. The large Native Butterfly Garden is a popular attraction within the park.
Directions, from the listing
From I-40, take exit 273. Merge onto US-56 south and continue for 3.5 miles to Floating Mill Road. After about a mile, turn right to stay on Floating Mill Road, and follow signs into the campground.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · SMITHVILLE TennesseeUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersRagland Bottom
5 mi straight-line · SPARTA TennesseeUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersLong Branch (Center Hill Lake)
5 mi straight-line · LANCASTER TennesseeUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersCenter Hill Lake Primitive Camping Areas
5 mi straight-line · Lancaster TennesseeUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersTailwater Rec Area
19 mi straight-line · CARTHAGE Tennessee
Trip Card — Floating Mill Park
SILVER POINT · Tennessee · Center Hill Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | SILVER POINT · Tennessee · Center Hill Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 93 · full hookups at 2 |
| Max RV | Up to 48 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 99 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232589 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.