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State Camping Spots

Public campgrounds, burn bans and weather alerts, booking dates, free camping and camping laws for each state, built from the agencies that run the land.

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Camping by state

Pick a state to see its public campgrounds, today’s burn bans and weather alerts, and the camping rules that apply there.

More states are being added. Each state goes live once its campgrounds, rules and booking dates are checked against official sources.

Mountains, lakes and campfires

Tennessee campgrounds by setting, from Great Smoky Mountains campgrounds to Corps of Engineers sites on the reservoirs.

National park campgroundsGreat Smoky Mountains, Big South Fork and more
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Lake campgroundsCorps of Engineers campgrounds on Tennessee lakes
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State park campgroundsCampgrounds in Tennessee State Parks
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What each state section covers

Campgrounds

State park, Corps of Engineers, TVA, national forest and national park campgrounds with sites, hookups, booking, season, fees, stay limits, pets and RV length.

Camping today

Burn bans and National Weather Service alerts, refreshed every 30 minutes, and posted closures.

Rules

Camping laws, firewood rules, stay limits, free and dispersed camping, and booking dates for holiday weekends.

Questions about State Camping Spots

Which states are covered?

Tennessee is live. Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, Pennsylvania and Ohio come next, then the rest of the country.

Where does the information come from?

From state park systems, the Forest Service, the Corps of Engineers, TVA, the National Park Service, state agriculture and forestry agencies, and the National Weather Service.

Can I book a campsite here?

No. Each campground links to its official reservation system.

How often is it updated?

Burn bans and weather alerts every 30 minutes; campground facts when each state is rechecked. Every page shows the date its facts were checked.