A Lakeway Framed by the Smokies
With the stunning backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains and an array of lakes and rivers dotting the landscape, Loudon County, long known as the Lakeway to the Smokies, offers visitors an incredible outdoor experience.
The Lakes & Dams
Located on the Tennessee River at Knoxville, Fort Loudoun Lake is a popular destination for recreation and known for great bass fishing, boating, and birdwatching. The lake is connected by a short canal to Tellico Lake on the Little Tennessee River.
Stretches 33 miles along the Little Tennessee River into the mountains of East Tennessee, with 357 miles of shoreline and 15,560 acres of water surface. The dam is 129 feet high and reaches 3,238 feet across the river.
Extends 72.4 miles from Watts Bar Dam to Fort Loudoun Dam, popular for boating, fishing, swimming, and camping. The dam is 112 feet high and stretches 2,960 feet across the river. The lake has 722 miles of shoreline and more than 39,090 acres of water surface. A scenic overlook near the dam offers a panoramic view.
Home to a nationally recognized rowing course and a spring training site for collegiate teams nationwide, having hosted several national championship competitions. The area offers year-round camping, picnic pavilions, and two boat ramps. The dam is 103 feet high and stretches 1,020 feet across the Clinch River, with nearly 193 miles of shoreline and 5,470 acres of water surface.
