Marion County Park Campground

It’s a county park, so nothing fancy but it met our overnight needs of electric and water. The pad was level and we had a view of the river/bay. Our rig is a 42’ Class A plus our tow vehicle. We didn’t have any issue getting in or out. Even though the highway is just across the river we weren’t bothered by any loud noise. We would stop here again.

When I reserved the spot I asked for 50amp service because that is what I need. When I went to setup the spot was a 30amp that was busted, two screws missing so it was loose. The guy tried to fix it and couldn't so he said he would put 50amp in. So he installed the 50amp and that was it. I am no electrician but changing out the outlet part from 30amp to 50amp doesn't make it a 50, I would assume the wiring would need to be for 50amp as well. So the surge guard I have kept shutting things down because of low voltage, thankfully I had it to protect the RV. I talked to the guy about it and he blamed it on the power company, I think the county needs to update their electrical. As I drove around I notice none of the RVs had any electrical protection from what I could tell so they were probably running low voltage as well and just didn't know, not good at all. The guy running the place said it gets worse when they are busy, which I can see that. The views were spectacular but not good enough to ruin my RV. I found a place with good electric and my RV will not be in danger. I strongly suggest people getting some kind of electrical protection and also stay away from this place.

UPDATE:
Even though I did not stay at this place I am having to jump through hoops to try and get my money returned to me. A guy I spoke to that represents the county actually told me my attitude wasn't helping me because he was going to be in the meeting that would decide if I would receive my money back or not. I pointed out to him I was not yelling or cursing and did not have any kind of attitude and that after driving multiple states to arrive at a site did not have 50amp service like I reserved and had faulty 30amp service I was frustrated and the fact that I am having to jump through hoops to maybe get my money returned to me was crazy. These people will decide next week if they want to return my money for a site I did not use because it was not 50amp and had low voltage 30amp service that could damage the RV. Crazy this is the type of people that represent the county. Which is a real shame because the lake is beautiful.

Final Update.
These people are ridiculous. They refused to return my money and hung up on me.

If I could leave no stars thats would be the choice. Called for an extra day to check in on a Thursday instead of Friday. Called the office old man answers and then won’t come to office to take deposit. No biggie only takes cash or check. I paid for my spot and a buddy’s spot 120 dollars cash. Leave it in his envelope and in the drop box. Saturday I go back to see if we can stay another week and he claims we paid for one site but not both when the cash was in one envelope; so how do you get the cash for one and not both. He says well do you have a receipt lol no because you couldn’t take the time to come get my money. Old man is a con artist don’t waste your money and time spend your money with honest people ELSEWHERE. Packed my stuff and immediately left and won’t be back.

Nice little park. Friendly staff was very helpful making the reservation by phone.

Our site was not very level, so bring some leveling blocks. I used 3" blocks and still had the jacks pretty extended. We had an inside site, but water's edge sites looked more level.

I-24 is right across Rankin Cove on the Tennessee River, so there's a bit of noise. You get used to it, and the noise was barely noticable inside our motorhome.

Overall, the park is nice and the staff friendly. Rates were very reasonable for the water/30 amp electric only site at $18/night. We'll be back. :)

A nice park but too close to the interstate for me, which was very noisy. Keep calling, as they will eventually answer the phone and help make a reservation, unlike Shellmound. If you want to stay longer, you might have to change spaces, as they make no effort to call other bookings to change them to keep you in the same space. We stayed 11 days and moved twice. Our last space was in the area to the left as you enter, which was maybe marginally quieter than the spaces out on the peninsula. The view of the lake was nice and there were lots of birds and waterfowl.

Like others the noise from the highway was noticeable. The water may amplify it a bit. It didn't disturb sleep, however, even with the windows open.

Check in was easy & the sites near the water were level. The showers & restroom were clean.

An added perk was the Lodge cast iron factory store in nearby South Pittsburgh. A few items in the seconds section are headed home with us. The park is also relatively close to Russell Cave National Monument which were visited the next day.

Good ATT and Tmobile coverage (need to work)

Really enjoying this place. Highway noise travels across water but not too bad Little primitive/rustic, but we are in the less crowded part of park, thus further from restrooms-but it is worth the inconvenience as this is more private.

Great hosts. Friendly & Helpful

Will definitely bookmark this place