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Recreation
The visitor center at Raccoon Mountain will be closed and unstaffed for the rest of 2024, reopening in June 2025.
The overlook will remain accessible until February 16, 2025. The gate at Elder Mountain Road split and the fisherman’s parking lot will be closed from February 17 through May 16, 2025, and trailheads will not be accessible during this time. Please check this page for information on specific openings and reopening in 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience.
South Holston Dam Reservation, Watauga Dam Reservation, Douglas Tailwater Campground and Watauga Dam Campground are currently closed due to the impacts of flooding caused by Tropical Storm Helene.
As part of its mission of service, TVA manages its public lands and waterways to support recreation so the Tennessee Valley is one of the best places in the country to live, work and PLAY.
Play on the Water
Play on the Land
Looking to Go Local?
The Best Adventures in the Valley
Live music, legendary fishing, water sports, history, hunting and hiking galore are just a few of the experiences awaiting you in the Tennessee Valley. Check out this online map guide curated by locals who are anxious to share their favorite finds with you.
Other Recreation Opportunities
Off the Beaten Path
Looking to get away? Really Away? TVA has about 230,000 acres of undeveloped land where water gleams in the moonlight and birds serenade you throughout the day. Hunters, campers, hikers and birdwatchers can discover more here. Let the adventure begin!
Tailwater Pursuits
TVA dam releases create world-class cold-water fisheries and whitewater paddling opportunities for kayakers and rafters. Here’s a guide to when and where to find them.
Like the Outdoors? It's a Career!
A Love for the Outdoors
Damien Simbeck is at the center of a delicate balancing act: managing public lands for recreational use while protecting and improving the Valley’s biological diversity and wildlife habitat.
Clay Guerry - A Day in the Life of a Recreation Specialist
If you enjoy the waters of the Tennessee River or have hiked, biked or camped near its banks, chances are that Clay Guerry had a hand in helping create part of your experience.
Looking to get out on the water, picnic, hike or camp? Discover some of the best recreational activities on our lakes. Share your pics on Instagram using #TVAfun.
Lake Info App
Want your lake info to go? Download the TVA Lake Info mobile app for iPhone and Android devices.
River Neighbors Newsletter
Get the latest about recreation on TVA public lands and lakes.
Pitch In!
Enjoy our 293,000 acres of public land and 11,000 miles of shoreline? Join us in helping to maintain it.
On TVA Kids you can learn more about our history, and how we make electricity and help the environment. Use the homework helpers for your next assignment!