Cardens Bluff Campground is a national park campground at Cherokee National Forest in Carter County, Tennessee. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Cherokee National Forest around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Cardens Bluff Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 30 ft. Campers rate it 4.5/5 across 259 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Cherokee National Forest include Watauga Point Recreation Area, Dennis Cove Campground, The Laurels Picnic Area Pavilions, Little Oak Campground and Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN).
Total reservations in April — 2023: 48 · 2024: 13 · 2025: 8
Address
Unicoi, Tennessee
Coordinates
36.3097, -82.1153
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.

Cherokee National Forest

Cherokee National Forest
Cherokee National Forest

Cherokee National Forest
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Cherokee National Forest
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