Ragland Bottom

Ragland Bottom is a boat ramp and campground facility located on the scenic Caney Fork River where it flows into Center Hill Lake in Sparta, Tennessee. The ramp provides convenient lake access for kayakers, canoeists, and small powerboats.

The Caney Fork River is a major tributary of the Cumberland River, flowing for 105 miles through the Cumberland Plateau region. Center Hill Lake, created by a dam on the Caney Fork, offers 415 miles of forested shoreline and excellent opportunities for boating, fishing, and other water sports. Ragland Bottom is one of the few public access points on the lake, making it a popular destination for local paddlers and anglers.

In addition to the boat ramp, the Ragland Bottom facility includes a campground with amenities like flush toilets, showers, a picnic area, and hiking trails. Visitors can also enjoy a playground, volleyball court, and swimming beach. With its scenic natural setting and range of recreational options, Ragland Bottom is a great option for kayakers, canoeists, and boaters looking to explore the beautiful Caney Fork River and Center Hill Lake.

Overview
Ragland Bottom Campground is located on the shores of the scenic Center Hill Lake on central Tennessee's Highland Rim. The lake stretches 64 miles up the Caney Fork River, where visitors come to enjoy boating, fishing and water sports. The 415 miles of forested shoreline provide excellent hiking, hunting and camping opportunities. 
2025 Events: The annual Halloween event will be held...

Overview
Ragland Bottom Campground is located on the shores of the scenic Center Hill Lake on central Tennessee's Highland Rim. The lake stretches 64 miles up the Caney Fork River, where visitors come to enjoy boating, fishing and water sports. The 415 miles of forested shoreline provide excellent hiking, hunting and camping opportunities. 
2025 Events: The annual Halloween event will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Recreation
Boating, waterskiing, canoeing and fishing are popular activities on the water.

Anglers will find bream, walleye, smallmouth bass, crappie, catfish and white bass. Below the dam, the Caney Fork River is one of the most productive trout fisheries in the state.

Nine miles of hiking trails meander around the lake. The Red Post Trail is a short, but steep, two-mile trail that loops above the campground. Hikers who brave the moderately difficult climb are rewarded with beautiful overlooks of the lake and nearby Sligo Bridge and Marina.Facilities
This waterfront campground offers 40 sites with water and electric hookups, as well as 16 primitive tent sites. A large group day-use picnic area is available as well, with water and 15-amp electric hookups.

Amenities like flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided, creating a comfortable camping experience for guests. A boat ramp, volleyball court, basketball goal, playground and hiking trail are all conveniently located within the campground. The adjacent day-use area has a group picnic shelter, boat ramp, and swimming beach. Natural Features
Center Hill Lake is surrounded by lush mixed hardwood forests in the hilly Highland Rim region. Beautiful dogwoods bloom in the campground in springtime. Whitetail deer, wild turkey, squirrels and rabbits roam the wooded hills around the lake.
Nearby Attractions
Burgess Falls State Park is a 25-minute drive from the campground. Here, the Falling Water River drops approximately 250 feet, creating numerous breathtaking waterfalls. Hiking trails and overlooks help visitors enjoy the scenery. The large Native Butterfly Garden is a popular attraction within the park.

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