Shoreline Camping

Permits are required for overnight camping on the shoreline at Bullards Bar Reservoir.
Anyone camping without a permit will be cited by the U.S. Forest Service.
Shoreline camping permits are available when the reservoir is at least 15 vertical feet from high water.
Shoreline camping permits have a maximum occupancy of 6 people per permit.
No more than 44 shoreline permits will be issued on a daily basis.
Shoreline campsites may be set up anywhere on the shoreline at least 25 feet below the tree-line.
Please stay out of posted restricted areas.
Shoreline campers within 300 feet walking distance of campgrounds may use campground toilets.
By ordinance, all other shoreline campsites require possession of a chemical toilet.