Long Branch (Center Hill Lake)

478 Lancaster Rd.
LANCASTER, TN 38569

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.

Camp site features

Across 55 camp sites:

Electric hookups: all 55 sites
Water hookups: all 55 sites
Sewer hookups: 1 of 55 sites
Fire pit: 54 of 55 sites
Picnic table: 5 of 55 sites
Pets allowed: all 55 sites
Longest RV: 156 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: Boat, CAR, CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, FIFTH WHEEL, LARGE TENT OVER 9X12`, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, SMALL TENT, Tent, Trailer, VEHICLE

Directions

From I-40, take exit 268 and merge onto US-96 west. Continue for 5 miles to the end of Center Hill Dam, then turn right on SR-141. Follow signs into campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 2 PM.

Reviews

552 reviews

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james g

Loop:Gloo

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Reviewed 8 days ago

One of my favorite spots! Clean and well kept, trout fishing is awesome, and Center Hill lake is always a good destination.

Jeff P

Loop:Lbra

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Reviewed 9 days ago

From I-40, take the Buffalo Valley exit, even if coming from the West. The road is much better. This was our second stay at the campground and it is just as nice the second time!

andrew p

Loop:Lbra

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Reviewed 9 days ago

Sites are easy access nice view around the campsite - Edgar Evins State park nearby - you can even hit Nashville

Kenneth H

Loop:Gloo

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Reviewed 11 days ago

Great Host and great small campground.

glenn k

Loop:Lbra

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Reviewed 12 days ago

level campsite,

Kerry W

Loop:Lbra

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Reviewed 12 days ago

Amazing campground with excellent hosts. The bathrooms were always clean and trash was kept cleaned up. The only minimal annoyance was youth (7ish - 15ish) riding mini bikes or e- bikes with no supervision or respect for other campers.

Availability

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