Rockwood Marina & RV Resort

Campground in Rockwood, TN • 147 RV Sites

On 1.5 miles of Watts Bar Lake shoreline in Roane County, Tennessee, Rockwood Marina and RV Resort opened in summer 2023 as one of the most ambitious marina-integrated campground developments in the Tennessee Valley—a 149-site resort where 69 waterfront RV sites, a saltwater swimming pool, a sandy beach, kayak and pontoon boat rentals, covered and uncovered marina slips, and an on-site bar and grille create the complete lakefront resort experience on one of the Tennessee Valley Authority's most celebrated recreational lakes. Seven miles from Interstate 40 and accessible from both Knoxville and Nashville along the I-40 corridor, the resort serves both the destination visitor who comes specifically for Watts Bar Lake's fishing and boating and the highway traveler who discovers a genuine lakefront resort at a convenient exit. One hundred forty-nine RV sites include 69 waterfront positions and the remaining park-view sites, all with full hookup electric, water, and sewer connections serving the spectrum from overnight travelers to multi-week fishing enthusiasts using the resort as a seasonal base for Watts Bar Lake exploration. The marina's uncovered sailboat slips and covered lifted slips accommodate trailered and transported boats alongside the kayak, paddleboard, and pontoon boat rental fleet that serves guests without their own watercraft. A saltwater swimming pool, kiddie pool, sandy beach, bathhouse with self-service laundry, dog run, and retail store provide the resort's land-side amenity complement. Watts Bar Lake, formed by Watts Bar Dam on the Tennessee River and spanning 39,000 acres across five counties, supports one of the Tennessee Valley's most productive freshwater fisheries—with largemouth bass, spotted bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass, crappie, and catfish all present in the deep-water main channel and the protected coves indenting the lake's 783 miles of shoreline. The lake's length creates a fishery of almost unlimited variety, from the deep main-channel ledges holding striped bass in summer to the shallow rocky points and coves producing largemouth bass in the spring spawn. The resort's marina infrastructure and boat rental fleet provide multiple access points to this fishery for guests with and without their own watercraft. Oak Ridge, about 15 miles northeast on the US 27 corridor, preserves the legacy of the Manhattan Project's X-10 Graphite Reactor—the world's first continuously operated nuclear reactor, now a National Historic Landmark at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge interprets the Manhattan Project's history and Oak Ridge National Laboratory's continuing role in American scientific research in exhibits accessible to the general public. Knoxville, about 35 miles northeast via I-40, provides the full urban amenity suite of East Tennessee's largest city—the University of Tennessee campus, Market Square's restaurant district, the Tennessee Theatre, and the Old City entertainment corridor. Watts Bar Lake's summer season from Memorial Day through Labor Day operates at peak activity, when the resort's waterfront sites, pool, and marina boat rentals fill to capacity and advance reservations become essential for the most desirable lakefront positions. Spring—from April through May—represents the prime bass fishing season on Watts Bar Lake, when largemouth bass move into the shallows for the spawn and produce the most consistent angling activity of the calendar year. Fall provides the most comfortable ambient conditions for extended outdoor stays, with the summer heat gone and the Tennessee Valley's hardwood foliage adding its October color display to a shoreline already beautiful in its native Roane County character.

Campground rules and policies

Registration and Arrival
Check-In Procedure
- Check-In: 1 pm.
- Check-Out: 11 am.
- Must depart by 1 p.m.
- We do not provide refunds or credits for early departures.
- A late check-out may be available by request and is offered at $10 per hour. Please inquire with the Front Desk in advance.
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.Reservation Policy
- There is a $5.00 non-refundable online booking fee per reservation.
- By placing a reservation, you agree to read and abide by all resort policies as they are presented herein and upon arrival to the resort.Age Requirement
- Must be 18 years of age or older to reserve a site or accommodation.
- Each additional person age 6 and older is subject to an additional fee of $5 per person.Rates and Payments
- Rates are subject to change without notice.
- Full payment is required at the time of booking and is payable by credit card.
- All RV rates include two (2) adults.
- 1 RV per site and up to 2 vehicles included in the rate.
- By providing a credit card number, you are giving authorization for us to bill your credit card for the full amount, including any costs accrued while at the property, and outstanding balances not paid at the time of departure.Damages and Fees
- If there is damage, missing or stolen items, or excessive cleaning required, the card on file will be charged accordingly.RV Regulations
- RV Regulations: RV’s must be 10 years or newer, in excellent condition, and RVIA certified.
- Each RV is subject to management approval.
- No more than one RV is allowed per site.
- Please contact the resort directly if you have any questions.Pets Policy
- Maximum of (3) well-behaved dogs allowed in RV sites.
- Sorry, no dog fencing or pet crates are allowed.
- Pet rules must be followed and apply to all pet types.Terms and Agreement
- Upon arrival, you will receive a welcome booklet outlining all of the resort policies.
- Please be familiar with these once here and reach out to our team with any questions.
- Please contact the resort with any questions regarding our reservation policies or with questions about your upcoming stay.