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September 9, 2026

Halloween Camping Near Knoxville Tennessee at Watts Bar Lake

Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake in Loudon, TN hosts Hauntober Fest, five themed family Halloween weekends from October 2 through November 1, with costume contests, campsite decorating, and park-wide trick-or-treating. Weekends fill fast, and Fall Break week goes first.

August 24, 2026

One Last Cannonball: Labor Day Weekend on Watts Bar Lake

Labor Day weekend is the final pool and splash pad weekend of the season at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake in Loudon, TN. Book cabins or full-hookup RV sites now; the park sits about 40 minutes from Knoxville on Watts Bar Lake.

August 10, 2026

Paint Your Pet Night at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake (Yes, Bring the Photo)

Paint Your Pet night at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake is a $45 guided paint session with all supplies included, hosted by UT Live Art. Bring a photo of your pet for inspo. Dates: August 15 and September 26, 6-8pm, in Loudon, TN near Knoxville.

June 9, 2026

How to Purchase a Day Pass (Without Breaking a Sweat)

Grab your green and hit the ground running at the Irish You Were Faster 5K on March 14 at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake. This festive, family-friendly race is packed with St. Patrick’s Day spirit, a kids’ course, and a full day of park activities after you cross the finish line.

February 24, 2026

Irish You Were Faster 5K at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake 🍀🏃‍♀️

Grab your green and hit the ground running at the Irish You Were Faster 5K on March 14 at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake. This festive, family-friendly race is packed with St. Patrick’s Day spirit, a kids’ course, and a full day of park activities after you cross the finish line.

February 2, 2026

🎨💘Valentine’s Day Paint Party at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake

Valentine’s Day plans just got way cuter. Join our Paint Party on Feb 14 at 6 PM—BYOB, door prizes, raffle fun, and a funniest cup contest where the winner scores a free night of camping.

December 23, 2025

Wedding Venue in Loudon, TN | Lakeview Lodge at Watts Bar Lake

Looking for a wedding venue near Knoxville with lake views? Discover Lakeview Lodge at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake in Loudon, TN — a private venue space with indoor comfort, flexible catering, and a scenic Watts Bar Lake backdrop.

December 11, 2025

🎅 Santa Saturdays at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake:

Santa is stopping by Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake every Saturday in December! Bring the kids, bring the pets, grab lunch at the Café (no day pass needed), and enjoy the most low-stress holiday photos of your life.

September 8, 2025

Last Call for Cannonballs: Doggy Swim at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake

End summer on a splashy note! 🐾 Join us Sunday, Sept. 28 at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake for our first-ever Doggy Swim. $5 per pup, humans free—plus Community Day Passes available for all-day park fun.

August 19, 2025

Halloween at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake: Trick-or-Treating, Costumes & 6 Spook-tacular Weekends

Make Halloween memories at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake! Enjoy six themed Hauntober Fest weekends with costumes, candy, decorating contests, and park‑wide trick‑or‑treating—open to campers and Day Pass guests.