Emory Ridge Campsites

Check-In & Check-Out

• Check-In Time: 2:00 PM
• Check-Out Time: 11:00 AM
• Self-Service Booking Access: Use your assigned 6-digit PIN to retrieve booking updates and access portal options.

Quiet Hours & Night Skies

• Quiet hours are observed daily from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
• Please keep outdoor lighting directed downward to help preserve our dark-sky visibility.

Campfire & Firewood Protocols

• Campfires are permitted ONLY in designated fire rings or elevated grills.
• Never leave fires unattended; ensure coals are completely extinguished with water before retiring or leaving.
• Do not cut live timber or gather wood outside designated property boundaries.
• Do not leave any firewood brought from outside Morgan County

Trash & Wildlife Management

• Pack It In, Pack It Out: Keep campsite grounds clean at all times.
• Secure your Food: Secure all food, coolers, trash, and scented items inside vehicles overnight to prevent wildlife encounters. Wipe off picnic tables and grills after use.
• Secure Your Trash: Properly discard aluminum foil used for cooking. Avoid burning garbage in fire rings because it will leave behind grease and food scraps.

Generators & Power Usage

• Fuel-Powered Generators: Strictly prohibited on site unless an active area power outage occurs.
• Non-Fuel Generators: Quiet battery power stations and solar generators are fully permitted.
• EV Charging: Please do not charge EVs without permission from the camp hosts.

Pet Policies

• Friendly pets are welcome! Pets must remain on a standard leash (max 6 feet) at all times.
• Clean up after your pets immediately and dispose of waste properly in trash receptacles.
• Do not leave pets unattended outside at your site.
• Enclosed kennels are permitted on tent sites only.

Parking & Vehicle Access

• Vehicles must remain parked on gravel drive pads. Driving or parking on open grassy turf is strictly prohibited.
• Please keep roadways clear for utility access and emergency service vehicles.
• Ask about overflow parking for additional vehicles and ATV trailers.

Hookups & Utilities

• Full hookup sites include 50A/30A/20A electric, city water, and direct sewer service.
• Please use a water pressure regulator and proper watertight sewer donut/elbow connections.
• In freezing temperatures, water hydrants may need to be shut off to avoid damage.

Furniture and Accessory Items

• Camp chairs, frame hammocks, and game equipment such as cornhole sets are welcome.
• Propane grills and smokers are permitted. Charcoal grills must be attended at all times and coals soaked immediately after use.
• Popup and framed shelters/shade are allowed but should be taken down in windy conditions.
• Please do not attach hammocks or laundry lines to our trees.
• No pools, water slides or spas. No fenced in areas for pets.

ATVs and UTVs

Morgan County is ATV friendly on county roads, including Catoosa Road leading into the Obed WSR and nearby TWRA locations

• County roads, including Catoosa leading into the Obed WSR and nearby TWRA locations
• Avoid driving on TN-62 and US-27. THP and the Morgan County Sherriff patrol these often, and may issue tickets.
• The Rocky Top Market (Exxon) in town carries no-ethanol fuel. Contact the Camp Hosts if you need to borrow a jug.
• If your ATV breaks down or gets stuck, contact the Camp Hosts for loaner straps and shackles.

Water Equipment

Want to try kayaking? Forgot a paddle or PFD?

• We have a limited number of canoe and kayak paddles, as well as PFDs. Contact the Camp Host for availability.
• A limited number of kayaks are available for $20 per day. These are first-come first-serve and require an injury waiver and damage deposit. Contact the Camp Host for availability.