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Tennessee National Forest Campgrounds
35 campgrounds run by or listed by the USDA Forest Service in Tennessee, with 973 campsites where a count is published.
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Every national forest campground in Tennessee
| Campground | Park or lake | County | Sites | Booking | Season | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backbone Rock Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Johnson County | 10 | Reservations | Apr 27 to Oct 13 | $10 to $20 |
| Big Oak Cove Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Monroe County | 11 | $10 | ||
| Birch Branch Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Monroe County | 5 | Year-round | $10 | |
| Cardens Bluff Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Carter County | Reservations | Apr 27 to Oct 13 | $12 | |
| Chilhowee Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Polk County | 78 | Reservations | $12 to $20 | |
| Dam Creek Picnic Area (camping) | Cherokee National Forest | Monroe County | $5 | |||
| Davis Branch Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Monroe County | 6 | Year-round | $10 | |
| Dennis Cove Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Carter County | Reservations | Apr 27 to Oct 13 | $10 to $20 | |
| Donley Cabin | Cherokee National Forest | Monroe County | 1 | Reservations | $35 | |
| Holder Cove Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Monroe County | 7 | Year-round | $10 | |
| Holly Flats Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Monroe County | 15 | $6 | ||
| Horse Creek Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Greene County | 11 | Reservations and first come | $10 | |
| Indian Boundary Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Monroe County | 87 | Reservations | $20 | |
| Indian Boundary Overflow Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Monroe County | 38 | $10 to $30 | ||
| Jacobs Creek Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Sullivan County | 27 | Reservations | $12 | |
| Jake Best Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Monroe County | $6 | |||
| Little Oak Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Sullivan County | 68 | Reservations and first come | Apr 6 to Nov 2 | $10 to $12 |
| Lost Corral Horse Camp | Cherokee National Forest | Polk County | 20 | $15 | ||
| Lost Creek Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Polk County | First come, first served | Year-round | Free | |
| McNabb Group Camp | Cherokee National Forest | Monroe County | 1 | Reservations | $30 | |
| North River Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Monroe County | 11 | $8 | ||
| Old Forge Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Greene County | 10 | Mar 15 to Dec 15 | $7 | |
| Paint Creek Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Greene County | 20 | May 5 to Oct 24 | $10 | |
| Parksville Lake Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Polk County | 41 | $12 to $40 | ||
| Rock Creek Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Unicoi County | 37 | $12 to $40 | ||
| Rough Ridge Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Monroe County | Year-round | $10 to $20 | ||
| Round Mountain Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Cocke County | 16 | First come, first served | May 5 to Oct 1 | $7 |
| Spivey Cove Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Monroe County | 16 | $6 | ||
| State Line Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Monroe County | Year-round | $10 to $20 | ||
| Thunder Rock Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Polk County | 38 | Reservations | $12 to $20 | |
| Tumbling Creek Campground | Cherokee National Forest | Polk County | 8 | Free | ||
| Young Branch Horse Camp | Cherokee National Forest | Monroe County | 7 | Year-round | $15 | |
| Boswell Landing Self-Service Campground | Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area | First come, first served | Year-round | $10 | ||
| Gatlin Point Self-Service Campground | Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area | First come, first served | Year-round | $10 | ||
| Piney Campground | Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area | Stewart County | 384 | Reservations and first come | $12 to $75 |
Smaller national forest camping areas in Tennessee
These areas have fewer than four published facts, so they are listed here instead of on their own page.
Dam Creek Picnic Area (camping)
Cherokee National Forest, Monroe County. Status: Site Open.
Indian Boundary Overflow Campground
Cherokee National Forest, Monroe County. Status: Site Open.
Jake Best Campground
Cherokee National Forest, Monroe County. Status: Site Open: Jake Best opened 3/3/25, and will close 11/17/25..
Lost Corral Horse Camp
Cherokee National Forest, Polk County. Status: Site Open.
Tumbling Creek Campground
Cherokee National Forest, Polk County. Status: Site Open.
Questions about national forest camping in Tennessee
How many national forest campgrounds are in Tennessee?
This page lists 35 campgrounds from USDA Forest Service sources.
How far ahead can I book?
Cherokee National Forest sites that take reservations book on recreation.gov, which usually opens sites six months ahead.
What is the stay limit?
14 consecutive days, then 7 days away (Cherokee National Forest order).
Where do these facts come from?
Each campground row links to the official agency page it came from. All rows were checked November 14, 2026.
Plan the trip
Burn bans, weather alerts and booking dates for Tennessee.