{
  "schema_version": "1.0",
  "generated": "2026-04-28",
  "parks": [
    {
      "id": "kingston-city-park",
      "name": "Kingston City Park",
      "slug": "kingston-city-park",
      "url": "https://watts.bar/parks-campgrounds/kingston-city-park/",
      "region": "kingston",
      "address": { "city": "Kingston", "state": "TN", "zip": "37763", "country": "US" },
      "geo": null,
      "operator": "City of Kingston",
      "operator_phone": "(865) 376-6584",
      "operator_url": "https://kingstontn.gov/facilities/",
      "park_type": "city park",
      "amenities": ["multi_lane_boat_ramp", "courtesy_dock", "swim_area", "beach", "picnic_shelters", "playground", "walking_trails", "shore_fishing", "fireworks_viewing"],
      "has_campground": false,
      "has_swim_area": true,
      "has_boat_ramp": true,
      "has_restrooms": true,
      "fee": null,
      "fee_notes": "Free public access",
      "best_for": ["family_day_use", "shore_fishing", "july_4_fireworks_anchorage_viewing", "swim_area"],
      "summary": "The largest free public park on the Kingston end of the lake, combining a multi-lane boat ramp, designated swim area, beach, picnic shelters, playground, and walking trails. Hosts the area's largest July 4 fireworks display annually.",
      "park_notes": "Tournament-takeoff weekday mornings see ramp congestion in the predawn hours. The swim area and beach are well-populated on warm-weather Saturdays. Picnic shelters can be reserved through the City of Kingston for events.",
      "verified": true,
      "sources": [
        { "url": "https://kingstontn.gov/facilities/", "type": "first_party" }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "rhea-springs-recreation-area",
      "name": "Rhea Springs Recreation Area",
      "slug": "rhea-springs-recreation-area",
      "url": "https://watts.bar/parks-campgrounds/rhea-springs-recreation-area/",
      "region": "spring-city",
      "address": { "street": "1503 Rhea Springs Rd", "city": "Spring City", "state": "TN", "zip": "37381", "country": "US" },
      "geo": null,
      "operator": "Rhea County",
      "operator_phone": "(423) 775-7801",
      "operator_url": "https://visitspringcitytn.com/listing/rhea-springs-recreation-area/",
      "park_type": "county park / recreation area",
      "amenities": ["boat_ramp", "swim_beach", "campground", "picnic_shelters", "shore_fishing", "shoreline_walking", "rv_sites"],
      "has_campground": true,
      "has_swim_area": true,
      "has_boat_ramp": true,
      "has_restrooms": true,
      "swim_lifeguarded": false,
      "swim_hours_posted": false,
      "season_opens": "mid-April",
      "fee": "varies",
      "fee_notes": "Day-use entry typically free; campground sites have nightly fees. Confirm with Rhea County.",
      "best_for": ["family_camping", "swim_beach", "spring_city_launching", "weekend_family_day"],
      "summary": "The most family-oriented public-access point on the Spring City side of the lake. Combines a public boat ramp, designated swim beach, campground with RV and tent sites, and picnic shelters in a single Rhea County park.",
      "park_notes": "Weekend warm-weather use is heavy. Reserve campground sites in advance during peak summer weekends. The swim beach is not lifeguarded; specific hours are not publicly posted, so call (423) 775-7801 to confirm in shoulder season. Facility opens seasonally around mid-April.",
      "verified": true,
      "sources": [
        { "url": "https://visitspringcitytn.com/listing/rhea-springs-recreation-area/", "type": "first_party" }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "fooshee-pass-campground",
      "name": "Fooshee Pass Campground",
      "slug": "fooshee-pass-campground",
      "url": "https://watts.bar/parks-campgrounds/fooshee-pass-campground/",
      "region": "spring-city",
      "address": { "city": "Spring City", "state": "TN", "zip": "37381", "country": "US" },
      "geo": null,
      "operator": "Tennessee Valley Authority",
      "operator_phone": "(800) 882-5263",
      "operator_url": "https://www.tva.com/environment/recreation/campgrounds/fooshee-pass-campground",
      "park_type": "TVA campground",
      "amenities": ["lakefront_sites", "rv_hookups", "tent_sites", "boat_ramp", "swim_area", "picnic_shelter", "playground"],
      "has_campground": true,
      "has_swim_area": true,
      "has_boat_ramp": true,
      "has_restrooms": true,
      "fee": "nightly",
      "fee_notes": "Nightly campground fees through TVA reservation system.",
      "best_for": ["lakefront_camping", "rv_camping", "family_camping", "boat_in_camping"],
      "summary": "A TVA-operated lakefront campground on the Spring City side of the lake, with RV hookups, tent sites, a small boat ramp, and informal swim access. Generally calmer water than the main channel due to its embayment-protected location.",
      "park_notes": "Reserve well in advance for summer weekends. RV-friendly with hookups; tent sites are loosely enforced. Boat-in camping not formally supported but the campground is short-walk from the dock.",
      "verified": true,
      "sources": [
        { "url": "https://www.tva.com/environment/recreation/campgrounds/fooshee-pass-campground", "type": "first_party" }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "hornsby-hollow-campground",
      "name": "Hornsby Hollow Campground",
      "slug": "hornsby-hollow-campground",
      "url": "https://watts.bar/parks-campgrounds/hornsby-hollow-campground/",
      "region": "mid-lake",
      "address": { "city": "Spring City", "state": "TN", "zip": "37381", "country": "US" },
      "geo": null,
      "operator": "Tennessee Valley Authority",
      "operator_phone": "(800) 882-5263",
      "operator_url": "https://www.tva.com/environment/recreation/campgrounds/hornsby-hollow-campground",
      "park_type": "TVA campground",
      "amenities": ["rv_sites", "tent_sites", "small_boat_ramp", "picnic_shelter", "shoreline_access"],
      "has_campground": true,
      "has_swim_area": false,
      "has_boat_ramp": true,
      "has_restrooms": true,
      "fee": "nightly",
      "fee_notes": "Nightly campground fees through TVA reservation system.",
      "best_for": ["rv_camping", "tent_camping", "mid_lake_basing", "fishing_camping"],
      "summary": "A TVA campground on the mid-lake corridor with RV and tent sites and a small public ramp. Mid-lake location puts it in the dock-and-dine corridor, with Blue Springs and Bayside marinas a short cruise away.",
      "park_notes": "Less family-oriented than Rhea Springs (no formal swim area). A working camper's campground for boaters, anglers, and longer stays in the mid-lake region.",
      "verified": true,
      "sources": [
        { "url": "https://www.tva.com/environment/recreation/campgrounds/hornsby-hollow-campground", "type": "first_party" }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "riley-creek-campground",
      "name": "Riley Creek Campground",
      "slug": "riley-creek-campground",
      "url": "https://watts.bar/parks-campgrounds/riley-creek-campground/",
      "region": "upper-riverine",
      "address": { "city": "Ten Mile", "state": "TN", "zip": "37880", "country": "US" },
      "geo": null,
      "operator": "Tennessee Valley Authority",
      "operator_phone": "(800) 882-5263",
      "operator_url": "https://www.tva.com/environment/recreation/campgrounds/riley-creek-campground",
      "park_type": "TVA campground",
      "amenities": ["rv_sites", "tent_sites", "small_boat_ramp", "shoreline_access", "swim_area"],
      "has_campground": true,
      "has_swim_area": true,
      "has_boat_ramp": true,
      "has_restrooms": true,
      "fee": "nightly",
      "fee_notes": "Nightly campground fees through TVA reservation system.",
      "best_for": ["upper_lake_camping", "quiet_camping", "fishing_camping"],
      "summary": "A TVA-operated lakefront campground on the upper end of Watts Bar Lake, with RV hookups, tent sites, a small ramp, and an informal swim area. Quieter than the mid-lake and Spring City campgrounds.",
      "park_notes": "The upper end of the lake has the lowest weekend traffic on Watts Bar; Riley Creek's character matches that. RV and tent sites both available.",
      "verified": true,
      "sources": [
        { "url": "https://www.tva.com/environment/recreation/campgrounds/riley-creek-campground", "type": "first_party" }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "watts-bar-dam-reservation",
      "name": "Watts Bar Dam Reservation",
      "slug": "watts-bar-dam-reservation",
      "url": "https://watts.bar/parks-campgrounds/watts-bar-dam-reservation/",
      "region": "lower-lake-dam",
      "address": { "city": "Spring City", "state": "TN", "zip": "37381", "country": "US" },
      "geo": null,
      "operator": "Tennessee Valley Authority",
      "operator_phone": "(800) 882-5263",
      "operator_url": "https://www.tva.com/environment/recreation/recreation-areas/watts-bar-dam-reservation",
      "park_type": "TVA recreation area",
      "amenities": ["boat_ramp", "picnic_shelter", "shoreline_access"],
      "has_campground": false,
      "has_swim_area": false,
      "has_boat_ramp": true,
      "has_restrooms": true,
      "fee": null,
      "fee_notes": "Free public access",
      "best_for": ["dam_sightseeing", "tailwater_fishing", "picnicking"],
      "summary": "A TVA day-use recreation area on the south shore of Watts Bar Dam with a public boat ramp, picnic facilities, and shoreline access. The most direct public-access point near the dam. Operationally sensitive area; check dam generation status before launching.",
      "park_notes": "Not suitable for casual swimming. Respect posted hazardous-waters buoys and check live generation status before launching. The picnic area is suitable for family use; the ramp area is operationally focused.",
      "verified": true,
      "sources": [
        { "url": "https://www.tva.com/environment/recreation/recreation-areas/watts-bar-dam-reservation", "type": "first_party" },
        { "url": "https://www.tva.com/environment/lake-levels/hazardous-waters", "type": "first_party" }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "roane-county-park",
      "name": "Roane County Park",
      "slug": "roane-county-park",
      "url": "https://watts.bar/parks-campgrounds/roane-county-park/",
      "region": "rockwood",
      "address": { "city": "Kingston", "state": "TN", "zip": "37763", "country": "US" },
      "geo": null,
      "operator": "Roane County",
      "operator_phone": null,
      "operator_url": null,
      "park_type": "county park",
      "amenities": ["picnic_shelter", "shore_fishing", "shoreline_walking", "playground"],
      "has_campground": false,
      "has_swim_area": false,
      "has_boat_ramp": false,
      "has_restrooms": true,
      "fee": null,
      "fee_notes": "Free public access",
      "best_for": ["picnicking", "shore_fishing", "family_day_use"],
      "summary": "A Roane County park with picnic facilities, shore-fishing access, and shoreline walking. No formal swim area or boat ramp; the focus is shore-based recreation between Kingston and Rockwood.",
      "park_notes": "A practical day-use park for picnicking and shore fishing without committing to a boat day. Shelters are available; some can be reserved for group events through Roane County.",
      "verified": false,
      "sources": []
    }
  ]
}