Norris Dam State Park

The RV dump station at Norris Dam State Park is currently closed and under repairs. Campers are encouraged to utilize the east campground RV dump station during their stay. Park visitors may also take advantage of other TN State Parks with RV dumping stations and fees will be waived with proof of camping receipt.

The Norris Dam State Park pool will not reopen as of Summer, 2022. Unfortunately, the pool is 45 years old, visitation is down 29 percent. Due to these factors, Tennessee State Parks can no longer justify to Tennessee taxpayers the costs associated with keeping this pool in operation. However, we are excited to have the opportunity to invest in a more fiscally responsible outdoor recreation option Norris Dam State Park that would provide year-round benefits.

Norris Dam Go Green

Norris Dam State Park has completed the Platinum Recognition Level of the TN State Parks Go Green With Us Initiative and Guidelines. The guidelines include multiple areas of environmental sustainability, including education and outreach, water conservation, energy efficiency, waste and recycling, and much more. Congrats to this park for going above and beyond to be excellent stewards of our natural resources.

Platinum Award Winner

The mission of the Tennessee State Parks Go Green With Us program is to preserve and protect our state parks through sustainable park operations, resource conservation, and recycling. Program components cover a diverse array of initiatives, including energy and water conservation through equipment and operations upgrades, recycling programs, projects to enhance ecosystem health, and erosion control, among many others.

  • Norris Dam State Park’s cabins have recently undergone several upgrades, including building envelope upgrades such as insulation improvements, installation of more efficient lighting, and purchase of energy efficient appliances. They also have reflective window film which reflects sunlight keeping the building cool and the energy costs down. The film is transparent and doesn’t change the view out the window.
  • The campground is a Tennessee Valley Camp-Right Campground which means that the campground voluntarily strives to meet and promote environmentally friendly campground management and camping practices related to energy efficiency, water conservation, natural resource protection, and plant and tree management practices.
  • The campground has installed strategically placed trash and recycling dumpsters, removing all individual trash cans and placing signs informing visitors of these locations.