Tennessee campground opening dates
59 campgrounds tracked (28 USDA Forest Service, 18 US Army Corps of Engineers, 13 National Park Service). View Tennessee on the map
Today: 18 open · 1 open year-round · 0 closing within 30 days · 5 closed · 35 not yet known. See them on the map?state=TN.
| Campground | Park / forest | State | Season | Reservations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abram's Creek Campground | Great Smoky Mountains National Park | TN | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Anderson Road Campground | J Percy Priest Lake | TN | Recreation.gov: Because of the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, visitors have numerous activities to choose from, including fishing, hunting, picnicking, boating, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. Please note this area may be closed on the weekends due | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Anthony Creek Horse Camp | Great Smoky Mountains National Park | TN | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Backbone Rock Campground | Cherokee National Forest | TN | Open now (per Cherokee National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Bandy Creek Campground | Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area | TN | Recreation.gov: The Bandy Creek Swimming Pool is open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Big Oak Cove Campground | Cherokee National Forest | TN | Open now (per Cherokee National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Birch Branch Campground | Cherokee National Forest | TN | Open now (per Cherokee National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Bumpus Mills Campground | Barkley Lake | TN | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Cades Cove CampgroundYear-round | Great Smoky Mountains National Park | TN | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Cades Cove Group | Great Smoky Mountains National Park | TN | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Cages Bend Campground | Old Hickory Lake | TN | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Cardens Bluff CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Cherokee National Forest | TN | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Cedar Creek Campground | Old Hickory Lake | TN | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping Areas Campground | Center Hill Lake | TN | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Chilhowee Campground | Cherokee National Forest | TN | Open now (per Cherokee National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Chilhowee Group Camp | Cherokee National Forest | TN | Recreation.gov: Wildlife is abundant in this area, so have your camera ready and tread lightly.The group camp includes a large open area with picnic tables and a grill as well as an RV site with electric hook up. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Cosby Campground | Great Smoky Mountains National Park | TN | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Cosby Group Camp | Great Smoky Mountains National Park | TN | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Dale Hollow Damsite | Dale Hollow Lake | TN | Recreation.gov: General Site Notes: 50 Amp Service and Water Hookups on all sites EXCEPT site 37 Site 37 does NOT have water/electric hookups Paved Sites: 19, 21, 22, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 34, 38, 39, 40, 69 & 70 Accessible Sites: 60, 61 & 62 Group camping sites: 19 & 40, 21 & 39, 22 & 38; ATB pas | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Dale Hollow Lake - Primitive Camping Campground | Dale Hollow Lake | TN | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Davis Branch Campground | Cherokee National Forest | TN | Open now (per Cherokee National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Defeated Creek Park | Cordell Hull Lake | TN | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Dennis Cove CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Cherokee National Forest | TN | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Elkmont Campground | Great Smoky Mountains National Park | TN | Recreation.gov: Hammocks are permitted but must be hung in the footprint of the reserved campsite, Cades Cove and Smokemont are the only campgrounds in Great Smoky Mountains National Park that are open year round. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Elkmont Group Camp | Great Smoky Mountains National Park | TN | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Floating Mill Park | Center Hill Lake | TN | Recreation.gov: from Memorial Day weekend though the last Sunday in the season. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Harpeth River Bridge Campground | Cheatham Lock and Dam | TN | Recreation.gov: All the sights and sounds of Nashville, TN are just a 30 minute drive away.The temperate climate here allows for a lengthy recreation season, including boating, canoeing, and fishing. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Holder Cove Campground | Cherokee National Forest | TN | Open now (per Cherokee National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Holly Flats Campground | Cherokee National Forest | TN | Open now (per Cherokee National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Horse Creek Recreation Area | Cherokee National Forest | TN | Open now (per Cherokee National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Houston Valley Campground | Cherokee National Forest | TN | Recreation.gov: An open grass area is available for games. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Indian Boundary Campground | Cherokee National Forest | TN | Open now (per Cherokee National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Jacobs Creek CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Cherokee National Forest | TN | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Jake Best Campground | Cherokee National Forest | TN | Open now (per Cherokee National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Little Oak Campground | Cherokee National Forest | TN | Open now (per Cherokee National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Lock A Campground | Cheatham Lock and Dam | TN | Recreation.gov: Both are excellent places for bird watching and exploring.The temperate climate here allows for a lengthy recreation season including boating, swimming, canoeing and fishing. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Long Branch Campground | Center Hill Lake | TN | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Look Rock Campground | Great Smoky Mountains National Park | TN | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Lost Corral Horse Camp | Cherokee National Forest | TN | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Mcnabb Creek Group | Cherokee National Forest | TN | Recreation.gov: Visitors also enjoy hiking local trails and seasonal hunting.The campground offers one group site that can accommodate from 10 to 60 people. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Meriwether Lewis Campground, Milepost 385.9 | Natchez Trace Parkway | TN | — | — |
| North River Campground | Cherokee National Forest | TN | Open now (per Cherokee National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Obey River Park | Dale Hollow Lake | TN | Recreation.gov: Visitors to Campers will be charged a per vehicle per day fee Fees and site conditions are subject to change A Wi-Fi hub is provided in the vicinity of the registration center providing customers the opportunity to make calls, check weather, stay up-to-date on email, and use their mo | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Old Forge Campground | Cherokee National Forest | TN | Open now (per Cherokee National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Paint Creek CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Cherokee National Forest | TN | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Parksville Lake RV Campground | Cherokee National Forest | TN | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Poole Knobs Campground | J Percy Priest Lake | TN | Recreation.gov: Because of the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, visitors have numerous activities to choose from, including fishing, hunting, picnicking, boating, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Ragland Bottom Campground | Center Hill Lake | TN | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Rock Creek Campground | Obed Wild & Scenic River | TN | Recreation.gov: Rock Creek Campground is located near the Emory River in the Obed Wild and Scenic River.Whitewater paddling is available seasonally in the Obed WSR. Birdwatching is also a fun activity, particularly during the migratory seasons.Rock Creek Campground has 11 campsites. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Rock Creek Recreation Area | Cherokee National Forest | TN | Open now (per Cherokee National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Rough Ridge Campground | Cherokee National Forest | TN | Open now (per Cherokee National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Round Mountain Campground | Cherokee National Forest | TN | Open now (per Cherokee National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Salt Lick Creek Campground | Cordell Hull Lake | TN | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Seven Points Campground | J Percy Priest Lake | TN | Recreation.gov: Because of the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, visitors have numerous activities to choose from, including fishing, hunting, picnicking, boating, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Spivey Cove CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Cherokee National Forest | TN | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| State Line Campground | Cherokee National Forest | TN | Open now (per Cherokee National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Station Camp Campground | Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area | TN | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Thunder Rock Campground | Cherokee National Forest | TN | Open now (per Cherokee National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Willow Grove Campground | Dale Hollow Lake | TN | Recreation.gov: Operated by the U.S. The hatchery is open to visitors daily.Dale Hollow is renowned for its fishing opportunities. General Site Notes: 50 Amp Service and Water Hookups on all sites EXCEPT tent only sites Tent Only Sites: 55-70, 73, 75, 77, 80, 81 Paved Site: 7 Accessible Site: 7 Site | Recreation.gov Reserve |
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