Watts Bar Lake at golden hour in Roane County, Tennessee

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Every marina, museum, motel, and main-street shop in Roane County — sorted, searchable, and ready to explore. Use the categories below or search the full directory to build your perfect trip.

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Waterfront Parks
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Campgrounds
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WATTS BAR LAKE

Lake Life

A picturesque 39,000-acre reservoir and the heart of Roane County recreation — boating, fishing, swimming, and lakeside living all in one place. Explore by activity below.

Things To Do~15 listings

Things To Do

Rent a paddleboard or kayak. Tube all day behind a pontoon boat or set sail for wide-open spaces. Anchor in a quiet cove or hang in a local lakeside marina. Want to get away? Take your boat to Knoxville or Chattanooga or all the way to the Gulf. Fish a tournament any weekend, throw out a line from a pier, or hire a guide to catch the big one!

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Waterfront Parks~12 listings

Waterfront Parks

Pack a picnic lunch and head to one of our ten waterfront parks that include Roane County Park, the county's largest; the newest, Lakeshore Park as well as 58 Landing; David Webb Riverfront Park; Gravel Pit; Kingston City Park; Ladd Park; Rockwood Waterfront Park, with the county's largest boat launch; Southwest Point; and the TVA park at the steam plant.

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Campgrounds~8 listings

Campgrounds

Enjoy our campgrounds year-round, from full-service RV resorts to quiet tent sites tucked along the lakeshore. Many offer boat slips, swimming areas, hiking trails, canoe rentals, picnic pavilions, and easy access to Watts Bar Lake — so you can wake up to sunrise over the water and spend the day outdoors.

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Marinas & Boat Launches~32 listings

Marinas & Boat Launches

Full-service marinas as well as paved or gravel boat launches are available throughout the county. Depending on your activity, there is something for everyone and to help you find the best fit for you we have included them by name and also by river — Clinch, Emory or Tennessee. The largest boat launches are Rockwood's Tom Fuller Park and Kingston's Ladd Park.

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Standout Spots

Bayside Marina

Bayside Marina

Full-service marina on Watts Bar Lake with 65 boat slips, 35 RV sites, a ship store, and a waterfront restaurant with weekend live music. A great base for fishing, cruising, or seasonal stays.

Blue Springs Marina

Blue Springs Marina

Lakeside marina with the Crow's Nest Restaurant and sunset views. Rent pontoons, fishing boats, or kayaks for the day, stock up on bait, and launch into Watts Bar Lake's quiet coves and sandy beaches.

Rockwood Marina & RV Resort

Rockwood Marina & RV Resort

Gated lakefront resort on 1.5 miles of shoreline with 149 full hook-up RV sites, a saltwater pool, sandy beach, boat slips, and the on-site Cove Cantina restaurant. Fish, swim, and dine steps from your site.

Caney Creek RV Resort

Caney Creek RV Resort

Gated lakefront resort with two pools, a hot tub, canoe, paddleboard, pontoon, and golf-cart rentals, plus rental campers for guests without an RV. Relax by Watts Bar Lake, just minutes from Kingston and I-40.

LODGING

Where to Stay

From a AAA 4-Diamond lakeside inn to lakefront cottages, RV resorts, and easy interstate chains — Roane County has 18 places to rest your head, most within a few minutes of Watts Bar Lake.

Whitestone Inn
Kingston

Whitestone Inn

AAA 4-Diamond inn on 600 secluded acres on Watts Bar Lake; day spa, tennis, canoes, disc golf, on-site restaurant, and a popular wedding venue with a chapel and gazebo

Tennessee Lakefront Cottages
Watts Bar Lake area

Tennessee Lakefront Cottages

Private lakefront homes and cabins with private docks, year-round rental, close to marinas offering pontoon rentals

Lairbnb – Secluded Executive Refuge
Kingston

Lairbnb – Secluded Executive Refuge

Secluded riverside Airbnb bordering Paint Rock Refuge; kayaking, fishing, and stargazing on-site

Lakeview Inn
Kingston

Lakeview Inn

30-room motel across the street from Watts Bar Lake at I-40 Exit 350; continental breakfast, next to Don Eduardo's Mexican Grill

RV Resorts & Campgrounds

Rockwood Marina & RV Resort

149 full hook-up sites, saltwater pool, sandy beach, on-site bar & grille

Caney Creek RV Resort

Gated lakefront resort, two pools, rental campers, canoe/paddleboard/pontoon/golf-cart rentals

Soaring Eagle Campground

Primitive and 100+ full hookup RV sites on the Clinch River, kayak/SUP rentals, pool, walking trails

Crosseyed Cricket Campground

47 RV sites, pool, fishing pond, off I-40 near Lenoir City

Four Seasons RV Park

34 RV sites in Kingston

Riley Creek Campground

Waterfront on the Tennessee River, 45 sites, 2-lane boat launch, 2 swimming areas

Convenient Interstate Options (near I-40)

Comfort InnDays Inn HarrimanHoliday Inn ExpressMotel 6 (pet-friendly)Super 8 Motel (closest chain to Watts Bar Lake)Baymont Inn (pet-friendly)
A boy and his dog riding on a boat on Watts Bar Lake

Traveling with pets? Puptown Resort offers pet boarding and day camp.

Sports & Outdoors

60+ Miles of Trails, 700 Miles of Shoreline

From disc golf and fishing tournaments to greenways and splash pads, Roane County's outdoor directory spans 58 listings. Highlighted below; full directory lives in the interactive module.

Roane County Park

Roane County Park

The county's largest park: swimming area, splash pad, 18-hole disc golf, 1.5-mile paved walking trail, tennis courts, fishing pier, covered picnic shelters

Ladd Park & Greenway

Ladd Park & Greenway

3.8-mile roundtrip greenway along the Clinch and Emory Rivers, plus Kingston's largest boat launch and fishing dock

Fort Southwest Point

Fort Southwest Point

18-hole disc golf course and paved shoreline trail (see also History below)

Amphitheater at Fort Southwest Point

Amphitheater at Fort Southwest Point

Lakefront venue for 1,000+ guests

Rockwood Waterfront Park / Dr. Tom Fuller Memorial Launch

Rockwood Waterfront Park / Dr. Tom Fuller Memorial Launch

County's largest boat launch

Long Island Marina, Long Island WMA

Long Island Marina, Long Island WMA

Boating and wildlife management area access

Golf (5 courses)
  • Rockwood Golf & Country Club
  • Southwest Point Golf Course
  • Emory Golf Course
  • Lakeside Golf Course
  • Oak Ridge Country Club
Disc Golf
  • Fort Southwest Point
  • John Knox Center
  • Roane County Park
  • Whitestone Country Inn
Fishing
  • Bank, Boat, Dock, Kayak, and Pier Fishing
  • Jerry's Bait Shop
  • Bunch Marine TN Team Trail Fishing Tournament
  • Rockin' on the River Fishing Tournament
  • Roane County Bass Tournament
More to Explore
  • Winding Creek Stables (horseback riding)
  • Tamke-Allan Observatory (public star gazing)
  • Three River Rumble Bike Race (annual cycling event)
Live Music & Entertainment

Live Music, Local Stages

A small but mighty lineup of venues and community groups keep Roane County's stages busy.

Princess Theatre
Princess Theatre

Beautifully restored regional arts and entertainment venue in Harriman hosting concerts, movies, and dance performances; also home to the Harriman Heritage Museum

Amphitheater at Fort Southwest Point
Amphitheater at Fort Southwest Point

Lakefront amphitheater overlooking Watts Bar Lake, hosting outdoor concerts and arts events for 1,000+ guests with a covered stage and accessible parking.

Babahatchie Community Band
Babahatchie Community Band

Local show band performing free summer concerts at Riverfront Park, including August's Music & Melons Concert and December's Merry TubaChristmas at Harriman High School.

Bradbury Community Club
Bradbury Community Club

Since 1982, musicians have jammed in the restored early-1900s schoolhouse on Buttermilk Road. Open jams every Tuesday night and 3rd Saturday; visitors welcome, admission $2–$3.

Smokehouse Kingston
Smokehouse Kingston

Laid-back Kingston eatery serving smoked BBQ, burgers, sandwiches, and hand-cut steaks — often with local live music on weekends and a patio made for lingering.

Cofer's Garage
Cofer's Garage

Built from Edward Cofer's longtime tire-and-auto shop, Cofer's Garage is now a Rockwood live-music spot where neighbors gather for bands, food, and fire-pit nights.

Dining with Live Music: Several restaurants and marinas also feature regular live music — check out Blue Springs Crow's Nest Restaurant, Maple Creek Bistro, RoCo Social, Tri Dog Brewing Company, Double Eagle Grill, and Bayside Marina.

Shop Local

Boutiques, Antiques & Handmade Finds

25+ independent shops across Roane County — boutiques, antiques, florists, makers, and farmers markets.

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Bushel & A Peck

General & Specialty Retail

Rockwood, TN

Everly Blu

Boutiques & Gifts

Kingston, TN

EZ Troll Outdoors

Outdoor & Fishing Gear

Harriman, TN

Flowers on Main

Florists

Oliver Springs, TN

Fondle My Art Designs

Local Makers & Artisans

Roane County, TN

Halo Salt Cave & Spa

Markets & Wellness

Roane County, TN

Harriman Farmers Market

Markets & Wellness

Harriman, TN

Highland Lane

Boutiques & Gifts

Roane County, TN

Jerry's Bait Shop

Outdoor & Fishing Gear

Rockwood, TN

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Eat Local

From Lakeside Bistros to Main Street Diners

60+ places to eat across Roane County, from fine dining with river views to food trucks and bakeries.

Chef plating a dish in a Roane County restaurant kitchen

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Burger Station 120

1881 Griffith Dr, Harriman, TN

Chuck's Deli

836 Unaka St, Harriman, TN

Coffee Whipped Cafe

4722 Roane State Hwy, Harriman, TN

Courtney’s Diner

2807 Roane State Hwy, Harriman, TN

Double Eagle Grill

201 Westbury Heights, Harriman, TN

Downtown Pizza & Taproom

518 N Roane St, Harriman, TN

El Cantarito | Mexican Restaurant

1011 N Roane St, Harriman, TN

Gather Coffee Lounge

229 N Roane St Fl 1, Harriman, TN

Golf Course Grill & Bar

5159 Roane State Hwy, Harriman, TN

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History

From the Secret City to a State Historic Park

Roane County's story spans a pioneer-era fort, WWII's Manhattan Project, and a historic downtown courthouse — 15 sites and counting.

Fort Southwest Point
Fort Southwest Point

Pioneer-era fort (1797) reconstructed on its original foundation overlooking the confluence of the Clinch and Tennessee Rivers; now Tennessee's newest state historic park

K-25 History Center
K-25 History Center

Oak Ridge museum with 250+ original artifacts and nearly 1,000 recorded oral histories

Historic Roane County Courthouse
Historic Roane County Courthouse

One of only six antebellum courthouses in Tennessee; houses an archives library, transportation museum, and the Roane County museum

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