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TVA Fun 10-year anniversary

TVA Fun

Tennessee Valley summers brings warm weather and plenty of opportunity to get outside on TVA’s lands and lakes and play the days away. What to do? Scroll on for great ideas.

At TVA, we're hardwired for fun. Recreation is part of our mission—it's who we are. And there's plenty of fun to be had year-round on TVA land and water.

Do you love to hike? We've got trails for every ability. Fishing your obsession? We have some truly world-class bass and trout fishing destinations. Do you like to kick up dirt? We have some spoke'n hot mountain biking trails. Birdwatching more your style? Take a peek at our small wild areas. Hunting? Camping? Boating? Swimming? Paddling? Check, check, check, check. And those are just a few of the possibilities.

All you need to do, any time of year, is get out there and have a good time. Share your own stories and photos on Instagram using #TVAfun!


Canoeing on lake at sunset

Driving Exploration

Volunteer-led Tennessee River Valley MapGuide spotlights ecotourism in the Valley region.

Individual water skiing

A Decade of Delights

TVA Fun social media photo contest celebrates 10th year.

UT rowers carrying boat at SEC event

Ready, Set, Row

The SEC Rowing Championship debuts at Melton Hill Reservoir.

Fontana Dam visitor center

Take a Stroll Through History

Visitor centers at Fontana, Kentucky, Norris and Raccoon Mountain ready for a new season of free, family-friendly fun.

Campsites at Douglas Dam Tailwater Campground

Camping’s Back and Better Than Ever

TVA crews work to get flood-damaged campgrounds ready for eager visitors.

Man fishing at Tellico

A Ticket to Tellico

Clear waters, great bass fishing and a perfect beach make this reservoir a local favorite.

Flanary Bridge sign

Right Time, Right Place, Right People

New sites give paddlers access to the wondrous waters of Virginia’s remote Powell River.

Boat with happy face flag

The Happy Place

Recreation abounds at Tims Ford – and it’s all built from powerful partnerships.

Chickamauga Reservoir beach

Chock-full of Fun

Looking for the perfect spot to enjoy a dip or drop a line? Chickamauga is your place.

Boy fishing at South Holston

The Angler’s Paradise

South Holston Reservoir is a go-to fishing spot in East Tennessee – and an idyllic setting to explore the outdoors.

Retro-Modern Trading Cards!

Collect and trade our series of 35 TVA dam cards. Each includes a beautiful illustration on the front, and vital stats on the back, including dam data and insider info on the best ways to have fun on the reservoir. Get our best tips for hiking and biking, fishing, camping and more! See them all.

Find the trading cards at our visitors centers at Kentucky, Norris and Fontana dams; at Raccoon Mountain Pumped Storage Facility; or at our TVA regional offices in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Murphy, Paris, Lenoir City and Gray, Tenn., and Guntersville and Muscle Shoals, Ala.

TVA Dam Trading Cards