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!

TVA's Melton Hill Campground near Lenior City, Tennessee

Re-Creating Memories

With TVA campgrounds opening March 15, teams across the Valley region are using innovative tools and hands‑on stewardship to create lasting memories.

Reservoir Champs

Ultimate Angler Championship provides TVA an exciting opportunity to spotlight recreation, economic development and environmental stewardship.

Swift-water rescue training participants in raft on Ocoee River

Come Rain or High Water

TVA-managed rivers help prepare rescuers for life-saving missions.

Big Fish, Big Partnerships

In northeast Tennessee, Watauga Reservoir hosts Bassmaster College Classic – and TVA marks a new multiagency partnership for fish habitat restoration.

Driving Exploration

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

A Decade of Delights

TVA Fun social media photo contest celebrates 10th year.

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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.