Thunder Rock Campground
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About Thunder Rock Campground
Thunder Rock Campground is a national park campground at Cherokee National Forest in Polk County, Tennessee. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Thunder Rock 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 80 ft. Campers rate it 4.4/5 across 198 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Cherokee National Forest include Parksville Lake Rv Campground, Chilhowee Group Camp, Chilhowee Campground, Quinn Springs Pavilion and Lost Corral Horse Camp.
Total reservations in January — 2023: 5 · 2024: 4 · 2025: 6
Location
Address
Benton, Tennessee
Coordinates
35.0761, -84.4856
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •June sees 268 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Parksville Lake Rv Campground
Cherokee National Forest
Chilhowee Group Camp
Cherokee National Forest
Chilhowee Campground
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Cottonwood Patch Campground
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
Quinn Springs Pavilion
Cherokee National Forest
Lost Corral Horse Camp
Cherokee National Forest
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Thunder Rock Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Thunder Rock Campground?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Thunder Rock Campground?
June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Thunder Rock Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Thunder Rock Campground right now?
Thunder Rock Campground is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Thunder Rock Campground located?
Thunder Rock Campground is located in Cherokee National Forest, near Benton, Tennessee.
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