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LONG BRANCH
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Overview Long Branch Campground is located below Center Hill Dam on the scenic Caney Fork River in central Tennessee's Highland Rim. Above the dam, the lake stretches 64 miles up the river, where visitors come to enjoy boating, fishing and water sports. The 415 miles of forested shoreline provide excellent hiking, hunting and camping opportunities. 2025 Events: The annual Halloween event will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025. Recreation Fishermen come to Long Branch to experience trophy trout fishing on the river, which is stocked with rainbow and brown trout. Fly fishers and spin fishers alike enjoy this beautiful river and its abundant fish. Canoeing and kayaking on the Caney Fork River has become a favorite pastime for campers and sightseers alike. The Buffalo Valley Nature Trail is located just across the river from the campground. It provides access to the Caney Fork and is a very popular area for trout fishermen. The area has great wildlife viewing opportunities. Boating, water skiing and canoeing are popular activities above the dam on Center Hill Lake. Facilities The campground offers 60 campsites with water and 50-amp electric hookups. A large, day-use group picnic shelter is also available, with water and electric hookup. Amenities like flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided, creating a comfortable camping experience for guests. A boat ramp, fish cleaning station and playground are all conveniently located within the campground. Natural Features Long Branch is surrounded by the lush mixed hardwood forests of the hilly Highland Rim region. Whitetail deer, wild turkey, squirrels and rabbits roam the wooded hills in the area. Nearby Attractions The Center Hill Lake Resource Managers Office is located across the river next to the Buffalo Valley Recreation Area. Edgar Evins State Park sits on the lake shore about 5 minutes from Long Branch. An observation tower at the Visitor Center offers a spectacular view of Center Hill Lake and the surrounding hillsides.
FLOATING MILL PARK
~9 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Tennessee.
RAGLAND BOTTOM
~18 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Tennessee.
Floating Mill Campground
~9 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Tennessee.
HURRICANE BRIDGE
~12 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Tennessee.
Granville Recreation Area / Indian Creek Campground
~17 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Tennessee.
Burgess Falls State Park Campground
~22 min drive
Scenic 35-site campground near spectacular Burgess Falls with hiking trails and swimming.
TAILWATER REC AREA
~24 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Tennessee.
DEFEATED CREEK CAMPGROUND
~25 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Tennessee.
DEFEATED CREEK PARK
~25 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Tennessee.
SALT LICK CREEK
~27 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Tennessee.
