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Group Camping

Special Group Camp and Lodge Message

Currently, the Booker T. Washington State Park group camp and group lodge facilities are closed for renovations. We will inform our guests and visitors when renovations are completed. If additional information is needed, please call our office at (423) 894-4955.

The group camp consists of 16 cabins, a camp kitchen with a walk-in freezer and two guest quarters, bathhouse, pavilion, and a lighted basketball court. The group camp can accommodate up to 96 guests. Guests are provided with mattresses, but you will need to bring your own sheets, pillows, pillow cases, and toiletries.

Reservations:
All reservations need to be made in advance at the park office. All reservations also have a two-day minimum. Priority will be given to long-term camps, whose reservations can be made up to two years in advance. Reservations for short-term camps (those staying one week-end) between June 1-August 31 can be made beginning March 1st of the same year. NOTE: Reservations for Memorial and Labor Day weekends require at least a three day rental.

Deposits:
A $150 deposit is required for a long-term camp; and a $130 deposit for a short-term camp. All deposits must include tax (8.75%) when applicable. If your organization is Tennessee Tax Exempt, we must have a copy of your agency's tax exemption letter. Also, please provide the office with the name and number of the groups contact person.

Check-In/Check-Out:
Check-in is at 5:00pm. Check-out is at 10:00am. You may choose to check out later, up to 1:00pm for a late fee of $55. Anytime after 1:00pm will be considered another full day.

What you need to know:
Get in touch with the ranger on duty once you settle in. He/She will provide you with a means to leave the park after park hours if necessary, as well as any recreational equipment you might need. A public telephone is located near the restrooms at the Boat Dock / Pier Area. Sorry, no pets are allowed. Camp Guests, if swimming as a group, are given a swimming discount rate of $1.25 per person during swimming season, although rates are subject to change. The BBQ pit is located next to the Camp playground and is yours to use. Please be careful near the pit and be sure to clean up. We will provide trash bags. If you use the lighted basketball court after dark, please be sure to turn off the lights when finished. Also please be aware that the park observes a “quiet time” at 10:00PM each night.

Before checking out, see the ranger on duty. You will need to let him/her know how many persons you had in your group each night, otherwise the result will be an assessment of maximum charges. Also, be sure to return any items given to you to the ranger. The ranger will also look over the facilities as well. Be sure to cleanup the facility as there is a $35.00 Clean-Up fee if left unclean.