Visitors to the campground remark on the secluded nature of the area as well as the quietness that can be found there.

Randy and Terri Tolley, Jonesborough residents made a day trip to the campground with other members of their family for a fishing day. The couple live in Elizabethton, visit the campground several times through the year for fishing, cookouts and also spend some time overnight camping.

Randy said “It is real peaceful place. The fishing is good. I enjoy the mountains and watching the wildlife. You can see the turkeys and deer, you can hear them over the ridge”

Terri remarked the Tailwater campground was the first spot she took her kids to learn to fish. She said “Everything is clean and it is a good place to bring the kids and enjoy the outdoors. It’s an all around good place. The TVA has done an excellent job with the campground.” Randy replied “It is a good place to come to get your mind off your troubles”

Carl Scott of Piney Flats has spent every Easter weekend for the past six years in preparing an Easter dinner for his family in the campground. Scott arrives at the campground earlier in the week to prepare the meal that is always held the Saturday before Easter.

Jerry Presnell, from Piney Flats, planned to spend Easter weekend at the lake and take part in Scott’s picnic. Presnell said “I come here to get away from it all, the hustle and bustle. It is so quiet and peaceful here.”

According to Lynn England, the camping area was first opened in the 1960s or 1970s. In the early 1900s, the camp sites were upgraded the electricity and water.

England stated the campground’s 29 camp sites stay full during the camping height season.

England said “It is a good quiet place. You can camp with the water running right beside your site. It is a good relaxing place.”

England theorizing as to why the campground is such a popular location.

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