Day 4: Louisville to Loyston Point
Written by Dan
The next morning, we helped clean up the venue before we headed back down to Tennessee for another week of R&R.
Settling In at Loyston Point
Around lunchtime, we finally pulled out of Louisville, KY, and headed south for Norris Lake, TN, and the Loyston Point Campground. I reserved a nice site right on the water. The road into the campground was narrow and winding, so we just took our time and made our way in slowly. Although our site had the perfect view, it was a tight fit getting our trailer into position. It's technically a pull-through site, but I elected to back our rig in as the entry was steeper than I was comfortable with, so we came in from the other side.
Our site at Loyston Point, backed in beside the lake.
After a short time, we were in our spot and ready to set up. We're here for four days of R&R with no itinerary or schedule. Just me, Heather, and the dogs and some quiet time to unwind and relax.
Sunset from our site on Norris Lake.
Morning mist on Norris Lake.
Two Tips for Loyston Point
If you are arriving later in the day, after the office closes, your parking tag, instructions, and campground map will be in a box hanging just to the right of the door, labeled Late Arrivals.
Also, some of the campsites are notoriously sloped. Our site wasn't too bad. We were only about 1 3/4 inches out of level (laterally), but we were able to use our leveling wedges to get things leveled up; however, the front of our trailer was 10 inches low, so we had to put our Ox Blox, a heavy-duty plastic block, under our tongue jack to get leveled up. Bottom line: make sure you bring what you need to get your trailer leveled.
- Where
- On the shores of Norris Lake, Tennessee, at Point 19
- Run by
- Vista Recreation
- Sites
- About 64 campsites (the campground's page also says 65), 59 with electric hookups. Most have a lake view, and many are on the waterfront.
- Getting in
- A narrow, winding road into the campground. Our site was technically a pull-through, but the entry was steep, so we backed in from the other side.
- On site
- Restrooms with heated showers, a fill and dump station, a swimming beach and the Hemlock Bluff National Recreation Trail
- Season
- Mid-March to mid-November (March 15 to November 15 in 2025)
- Booking
- Two-night minimum. Call 865-494-9369 to request a single night. Check-in is at 3 pm and check-out at 1 pm.
- Late arrivals
- After the office closes, your parking tag, instructions and campground map are in a box labeled Late Arrivals, hanging just to the right of the door
- Leveling
- Some sites are notoriously sloped. Ours was about 1 3/4 inches out of level side to side and the front of the trailer was 10 inches low, so bring leveling wedges and blocks.
- Pets
- Allowed on a leash, but not on the beach, in the restrooms or in the store
- Rates
- Not listed on the campground's page. We paid $45 per night in October 2026, plus a $10 reservation surcharge and taxes.
- More info
- gocamptennessee.com
Campground details from the Loyston Point Campground page, checked October 19, 2026. The page lists the 2025 season dates and does not list rates.
- Loyston Point, four nights
- $45 per night, $180 in all
- Fees and taxes
- A $10 reservation surcharge, $16.65 in sales tax and a $9 Union County lodging tax
- Loyston Point total
- $215.65 for four nights
What we paid in October 2026. Harvest Hosts stays are free, but it's always recommended that you patronize the host's business in any way you can.