Camping
Main Campground
Nightly rates vary based on date and availability. Applicable taxes and fees applied at checkout. The $5 reservation fee per site is non-refundable.
Open year-round, Tims Ford has 168 campsites across three areas, (Main, Turkey Creek, and Fairview). All sites have 30-amp electric service and water hookups. Four sites also have sewer hookups. A dump station is located at the entrance to the campground for self-contained rigs. Two centrally located, heated bathhouses provide hot showers and bathrooms. Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring with a grill. A playground is located within the campground, and several other playgrounds are located throughout the park. The camp store is open year-round.
The campsites are limited to six people per site, one RV and one tent, or two tents per site. Two of the campsites are ADA compliant and are set aside for that reason. The maximum stay is 14 days March through November. The maximum stay is 28 days December, January, and February.
Hike-in and Paddle-in Campsites
Nightly rates vary based on date and availability. Applicable taxes and fees applied at checkout. The $5 reservation fee per site is non-refundable.
Tims Ford has 14 backcountry campsites with paddles and hike-in options. These are primitive campsites, there are no amenities. You will need to bring what you need in, and carry out. Please practice Leave No Trace.
Reservations are required and may be made online. Click the reserve button to view the backcountry map and see descriptions.
Fairview Campground
Nightly rates vary based on date and availability. Applicable taxes and fees applied at checkout. The $5 reservation fee per site is non-refundable.
The 82 campsites have 20, 30, 50-amp electrical hookups and water hookups. Sewer hookups are available on 31 sites. A dump station and bathhouse with hot showers are centrally located. Wi-Fi is available. Each site includes a table and fire ring with a grill.
Turkey Creek Tent Only Primitive Campsites
Nightly rates vary based on date and availability. Applicable taxes and fees applied at checkout. The $5 reservation fee per site is non-refundable.
Turkey Creek is located nine miles north of the main park. There are 20 primitive sites. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table but there is no water or electricity. All offer a grassy surface and range from sunny to partial shade. Each site is limited to two tents and six people. Showers and bathrooms are available at the campground.
Reservations are required and may be made online.
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Evans Loop Backcountry Campsite
Nightly rates vary based on date and availability. Applicable taxes and fees applied at checkout. The $5 reservation fee per site is non-refundable.
Located on the Evans Loop Trail, this backcountry campsite is a hike-in or paddle-in campsite. The hike is approximately six miles. There is no water or electricity. Campers will need to carry-in and carry-out all items and trash. To determine your route and mileage, please refer to the park's trail map. Please practice Leave No Trace. This site accommodates two tents/six people.
Reservations for this site are required. Reservation may be made online.
Policies & Disclaimers
Firewood Policy
Only certified heat-treated firewood is allowed to enter the state park. Campfires must be made with heat-treated wood or downed wood collected inside the park, near the campsite. Certified heat-treated wood is available to purchase from concessionaires in many of the campgrounds as well as from vendors in the communities around the park.