John Knox Center is a Presbyterian faith-based camp on Watts Bar Lake in Ten Mile, offering Christ-centered day and overnight programs for children and youth. Camp John Knox features water sports, fishing, canoe trips, wilderness survival, and outdoor cooking, with options ranging from mini-camps to a High School Adventure Camp. Founded in 1960, the ACA-accredited center sits on the East Tennessee lakeshore.
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★Kelly TroyanoI was in the 2nd peninsula with a scouting group the grass is overrun with tons of seed ticks (very small) bathrooms were trashed and no lighting shower barely worked, water leaking from pipes. The views were good but definitely not worth it. Couldn’t stay a night in the place tent and everyone covered with ticks no matter where we were, definitely not worth it.
★★★★★Amber TurnerMy son had a weekend camping trip to here, it's a little pricey but totally worth it. He has been talking about it ever since. Really think it's a trip he will cherish forever. They have classes to choose from to fit your groups interests and they are very safe, my son has a food intolerance and they called ahead of time to let me know what his options were. Really nice of them to take that extra step. Amazing place for a trip, you should check it out. So much fun for kids.
★★★★★Kim BohannonI visited John Knox with a homeschool group. It was a great experience from the time I contacted them to schedule our event until the moment we drove off the property.
★★★★★Awog CinkocA great place to share your feelings toward God and meet new people. Very safe with multiple activities and bonding moments. Very clean cabins and lodges with no bug problems. Kid friendly and good to get out of your comfort zone.
★★★★★Candace WorthThis is a great camp for kids. It’s also a good place to schedule a meeting/conference if you want to be in a more relaxed setting. The staff are awesome!