The Watauga River in Northeast Tennessee is one of the finest cold water fisheries east of the Mississippi River .
Lakeshore Resort on beautiful Watauga Lake in Northeast Tennessee offers a full service marina, boat rentals, cabin rentals, motel units and the Captain’s Table restaurant – ALL of which offer breathtaking views of one of the country’s most scenic lakes.
Lakeshore Marina is a full-service facility easily accessible from US Highway 321.
Enjoy fishing in the clean waters of Watauga Lake, or treat yourself to a memorable picturesque ride in one of our rental ski or pontoon boats. We also offer complete mooring service, live bait, dry docking and licenses can be purchased on site.
A unique haven of pristine wilderness beauty in the Appalachian Mountains of northeastern Tennessee. Sugar Hollow Retreat is an Inn and conference center nestled on a 300-acre nature preserve overlooking Watauga Lake where North Carolina meets Tennessee. Sugar Hollow offers delightful accommodations for weddings, family reunions, business retreats, church groups and individuals.
Pioneer Landing is the easternmost marina on Watauga Lake. It is a special place for many visitors to the lake and its property is the site of significant local Cherokee Indian history.
Although the site was originally used primarily for tent camping, over the years the Livorsis have cleared and developed the property to house campers who stay through the summer or visit on weekends April through October.
It would be hard not to use the word family when describing the atmosphere of today’s Pioneer Landing. Many campers have been spending their summers here for over a decade and the late spring-early summer time has the feel of a reunion.
Contact Dan or Deanna at 423-768-3164 or
E-Mail info@pioneerlanding.com
Facilities:
There are 40 campsites within Cardens Bluff Campground. Each section of the campground has flush toilets. In addition, there is an accessible shower house with eight showers for the campground. Recycling has been added to the campground, including aluminum, glass and plastic.
Nearby Attractions:
The nearby Rat Branch Boat Launch is an easy five minute drive from the campground for campers with motor boats. Shook Branch Swim Area is also nearby on the shores of Watauga Lake. Big Laurel Branch and Pond Mountain Wilderness areas are located north and south of the campground for more rugged, backcountry hiking.
Activities and Amenities
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The gates to the campground are closed from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Guests of campers are asked to leave before the gates are closed; All developed recreation areas in the Cherokee National Forest are alcohol free to promote family-friendly recreation; Campfires are limited to the burning of wood only. It’s state law; Be careful with food scraps and trash. Keep a clean campsite to prevent unwanted critters and bears; One third of the campground is available for those without advanced reservations, on a first-come, first-served basis. Only sites 16, 28 and 29 are suitable for up to a 30 foot camper.
Getting There:
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.30972, -82.11528
36°18’35″N, 82°6’55″W
From Elizabethton take US 19E/321 south 5 miles to Hampton. Turn left on 321/67 travel 3 miles to the campground entrance on the left.
