Rhea Springs Recreation Area Access
Rhea Springs Recreation Area Access
Rhea Springs Recreation Area offers a scenic day-use and camping access point on Watts Bar Lake with a 20-space parking lot, paved circle drive, and boat ramp ideal for trailer boating and water access.
The 30-acre facility features a 6'x35' fishing pier, 42 picnic tables, bathhouse facilities, and numerous campsites positioned directly on the water's edge.
Note: Call ahead (423-775-7801) to confirm operating status, as the facility has experienced seasonal closures; overnight camping now requires a fee ($10 for Tennessee residents, $22 for out-of-state visitors, cash only).
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