;;Parksville Lake TN Camping Vacation

                                                              Greetings! I’m Jeff and this is my camping site. I like the outdoors and to camp at new locations.   jeff@mycampingvacationsites.com                                                                                                                                                                                                  Benton, TN 37307                                                                                                      (423) 338- 3300                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Looking for a place to take a vacation away from your everyday things. Then you may have found the location you were wanting to spend time having fun or just relaxing. Review things to bring along with you so you don’t forget anything.                                        Locate a place to set up your campsite. Build a campfire and pitch a tent on a flat piece of land. Have a cooler with food and beverages kept chilled. An Rv-camper with a generator in case there isn’t any power hook ups available. Can maybe rent a cabin and there could be lodging in the area.                                                         Parksville Lake is a manmade lake at 1,930 acres. Has plenty of room for recreation of all types including boating, paddling, fishing and swimming. The Ocoee Scenic Byway provides easy access as it passes along much of Parksville Lake shoreline.                                                                                                                                    The campground has grills, picnic tables, and lantern posts are located at each site. A bathhouse provides a warm shower, flushing toilets, and is centrally located in the middle loop. An Rv dump station is located near the entrance/exit. There are water hydrants throughout the park.                                                                                                                          There is the Chilhowee Recreation area and is one of the main campgrounds near Parksville Lake. Offers both tent and Rv camping sites. The campground offers amenities such as fire rings, picnic tables, rest rooms, and showers.                                                         The Parksville Beach Campground is another option for camping near the lake. Offers basic facilities and a convenient location close to the lakes swimming area. Its recommended you make reservation sin advance, especially during peak season. You can make reservations through the official website of the Cherokee National Forest.                                                                                                  There are several small Hiking trails available to choose from and always plan your hiking days. Wear boots or sneakers with good cushion soles for any trail hiking. Have a canteen with cold water to drink along the way.                                                                                   For any long-distance trail hiking. Someone can set up a temporary overnight camp and continue their hike the next day. Plan ahead so you know how long it takes for any trail hiking adventures. Mountain bike riding, ATV, horseback riding, walking and jogging are popular activities.                                                                                                There may not be any cell phone activity available in the area. Have a set of walkie talkies as a substitute to communicate with other campers. Take photos of the awesome scenery to look at later. Could need insect repellent for those nasty mosquitoes. A campfires smoke helps keep flying insects away from your campsite. Have a first aid kit in case ever needed.                                               There are black bears in and around the Apalachin region and is in the Cherokee National Forest. Would be good to know that these bears are generally shy and tend to avoid humans. Follow the proper guidelines to minimize the risk of negative encounters.                                                                                                                                Bears have an excellent sense of smell and are attracted to food. store all food, trash and scented items in bear resistant containers. Hang food from tree branches away from there reach is another way to keep them out of your food. Educate yourself about bear behavior in the case you encounter a bear anywhere.                                                                                                                                   Be a good idea to not cook strong smelling foods and to cook away from your sleeping area like 100 yards may help keep bears out of your campsite. Making noises while hiking so that the bears hear you may keep them away and not walking up on them may put them in a defensive posture.                                                              If coming into contact with a bear would be a good idea to back up slowly to give space and maybe talk to the bear calmly and avoid direct eye, contact. Check the local forest service office or visitor center for any specific bear advisories. Maybe get a can of bear spray and learn how to use and the distance you should be away from the bear when using the spray.                                                                                       Have a canoe or kayak and paddle around the lake and look at the scenery and enjoy the day. Wear a life jacket for safety purposes. You can rent boats at the lake and other equipment. Can go water skiing or wind sailing are popular activities. Jet skiing and paddle boarding are also fun.                                          Bring your fishing poles as there are many species of fish in the lake. Can go fishing on a boat or from along the shore. There are fish species such as walleye, yellow perch, crappie, Alabama bass, bluegill, muskie, redear, and sunfish to be caught. Be sure to know fishing regulations and acquire any fishing permits.                                                                                                                            Have a cookout back at the campsite over the campfire or grill. Wash your dishes in a couple containers, one with soapy water and the other with rinse water. Washing your dishes cuts the smell of food and you have clean dishes.                                                              There are many species of animals in the forest that can smell your food from a distance and come to your campsite hungry. Try not to leave food out while away from your campsite or at night when people are sleeping. Store food in a vehicle to keep food away from the animals.                                                                                                              Lay out in the sun on hot summer days and get a suntan and then take a dip in the water to cool off. Take a swim at night and the water feels warmer. Have an innertube or raft and play around in the water or just relax. Can float downstream on a river current and look at the sights and just relax.                                                             There are many activities such as corn hole, ring toss, and horseshoes. Can play a board game or cards. Throw around a football or frisbee. Play catch with a ball and glove. Groups of campers can play softball or baseball.                                                                          The children can play at the playground. They can play laser tag and hide and seek at night. Have a telescope to look at the stars and constellations. Children can build a sandcastle at the beach or playground if there is sand. Be sure to bring a bucket and a small shovel. Skip stones on a river or lake.                                                                               Can have a picnic on a blanket or at the picnic table. Take long walks on paths or trails and look at the scenery. Have a hammock to relax on and maybe read a book. Groups of campers can play volleyball or soccer.                                                                          Prepare an assortment of easy to eat foods that don’t require much utensil use. Salads, fruits, sandwiches, and finger foods are great options. Don’t forget to pack some drinks and fresh water. Don’t forget to have sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, to protect yourself from the sun’s rays.                                                                              Pet Policy- Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and must not be left unattended. Please clean up after your dog. Have a trash bag and dispose of waste properly.                                                   These are some of the activities you can have at this location. Leave a message if you like at the bottom comment section. Can click on my e-mail and leave a message also. Enjoy your camping adventure wherever you decide to go camping.                                                                                                                                                             Jeff                                                                                    jeff@mycampingvacationsites.com

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