Douglas Dam, Tennessee, United States

4.5 (72 reviews) Spent Ranking #3 in Dandridge Dams

Awesome view

The viewing area may have a better view of the Appalachians than anywhere else. It also has a picnic area. On a clear day this place is worth making a special trip, 1-2 hours out of your way.

Address

Tennessee State Hwy 338, Dandridge, Tennessee, United States.

Website

http://www.tva.gov/sites/douglas.htm

Current local date and time now

Saturday, May 11, 2024, 4:21

User Ratings

4.5 based on (72 reviews)

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Reviews

  • 5DNvisitors 5:00 PM Mar 9, 2020
    If You Want to Get a Great View of the Smokies and Douglas Lake, This Overlook is Hard to Beat!
    We come here to see the views of the Smokies without the bumper to bumper traffic of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. For someone just passing through the area on the interstate, and not staying overnight, or looking for a campsite next to a very pretty lake, this is a good day or overnight stop. The overlook displays several major Tennessee mountain tops of the Appalachians, including Mount LeConte and a telephoto zoom lens will be rewarded on clearer days! If visiting in the fall and winter months, be prepared to see the lake at a non-full pool level, as their priority is given to UT football traffic in the Knoxville area and keeping the Tennessee River and downstream lakes at higher levels. Another plus is they have VG picnic tables and a well maintained rest room at the overlook.
  • 4Ruth Y 5:00 PM Aug 11, 2020
    Lovely Views
    If you are trying to find something new but want to be able to safe distance this is a spot for you. The views are gorgeous & if you are lucky you may see an Eagle. We saw a number of critters scurrying around. You can drive up to a lovely viewing area that has rest rooms. There is a lower parking area too. There is a small campground here too. Bring a picnic & enjoy the birds & squirrels. A very peaceful area.

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