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Call toll-free 1-877-444-6777 between 10 a.m. to midnight Eastern Standard Time to make a reservation. Please note call centers are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day. You can also get information and make reservations online here at Recreation.gov.

 

Ragland Bottom Campground will be open for the 2021 recreation season April 14 through October 31.  Gates close 2:30pm CST on November 1st.

FIREWOOD ALERT
To help prevent the spread of the Emeral Ash Borer and other forest pests, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is prohibiting firewood that is non certified heat-treated firewood.  When camping or picnicking at this recreation area, purchase your firewood from a vendor who sells certified heat-treated firewood.  Don't bring firewood from home.  Visiit Firewood Scout or Don't Move Firewood for further information.  
 

Ragland Bottom Campground

Center Hill Lake's Ragland Bottom Campground Map  

Welcome to Ragland Bottom Campground!

Ragland Bottom Campground and Day Use Area is located 8 miles east of Smithville, TN. The campground offers 57 sites, 15 of which are tent sites with no hook-ups.

The Ragland Bottom Registration Center hours are:

Mon. & Thurs. 11 am to 5 pm

Tues. & Wed. CLOSED

Fri. & Sat. 10 am to 7 pm

Sun. 12 noon to 6 pm

If the Registration Center is closed when you arrive please select a non-reserved site and return to register for your stay during the hours listed above.

Enjoy your stay!

 

Directions

From Smithville:  from the intersection of U. S. 70 and State Route 56 follow U. S. 70 (Sparta Highway) east 7.1 miles to Ragland Bottom Road.  (After crossing Sligo Bridge, the recreation area is 1.1 miles and will be the first road on the left at the top of the hill).

The Ragland Bottom Registration Center hours are:

Mon. & Thurs. 10 am to 6 pm

Tues. & Wed. CLOSED

Fri. & Sat. 10 am to 8 pm

Sun. 12 noon to 6 pm

If the Registration Center is closed when you arrive please select a non-reserved site and return to register for your stay during the hours listed above.

Enjoy your stay!