City, County & Regional Parks · Tennessee
Rhea Springs Campground
City, County & Regional Parks · Tennessee, United States
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Elevation
- 738 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Nearest town
- Spring City
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
Rhea County primitive campground at Rhea Springs Recreation Area on Watts Bar Lake, with no hookups. First come. Fishing, a fishing pier, picnic areas and grills. The county publishes no site count, rate or season - a regional listing reports $10/night for county residents and $22 for others, and a Memorial Day to Labor Day season, none of it confirmed by the county.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 30° | 5° | 67° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 53° | 35° | 19° | 71° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 64° | 44° | 19° | 79° | 6 of 11 |
| April | 71° | 50° | 35° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 80° | 62° | 44° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 86° | 68° | 55° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 89° | 72° | 66° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 88° | 72° | 65° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 84° | 68° | 57° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 70° | 51° | 36° | 88° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 61° | 43° | 24° | 76° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 52° | 34° | 17° | 69° | 7 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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All public campgrounds in Tennessee · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-09-01. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.