Cherokee National Forest Camping
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About Cherokee National Forest
Cherokee National Forest has 35 reservable campgrounds, booked through Recreation.gov — including Paint Creek Campground, Jacobs Creek Campground (TN), Big Oak Cove Campground, Birch Branch Campground, Davis Branch Campground and Holder Cove Campground. It's one of the camping destinations we track in Tennessee.
Campgrounds here are in high demand and can sell out within minutes of release, so cancellations are often the only way to get a site. Campsite Tonight monitors every Cherokee National Forest campground around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears.
Campgrounds at Cherokee National Forest
Paint Creek Campground
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Jacobs Creek Campground (TN)
Big Oak Cove Campground
Birch Branch Campground
Davis Branch Campground
Holder Cove Campground
Horse Creek Recreation Area
Jake Best Campground
Lost Corral Horse Camp
North River Campground
Old Forge Campground
Rough Ridge Campground
Round Mountain Campground
Spivey Cove Campground
State Line Campground
Backbone Rock Recreation Area Pavilions
The Laurels Picnic Area Pavilions
Watauga Point Recreation Area
Little Oak Campground
Cardens Bluff Campground
Katy Branch
Houston Valley
Horse Creek Pavilion DAY USE
Indian Boundary
Mcnabb Creek Group
Donley Cabin
Dam Creek Walk-In Campground and Picnic Area
Chilhowee Group Camp
Quinn Springs Pavilion
Parksville Lake Rv Campground
Chilhowee Campground
Dennis Cove Campground
Backbone Rock Campground
Thunder Rock Campground
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Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)
Cherokee National Forest camping FAQ
How many campgrounds are at Cherokee National Forest?
35 campgrounds at Cherokee National Forest near Greeneville, Tennessee.
Are there campsites available at Cherokee National Forest this weekend?
No. Cherokee National Forest is fully booked this weekend (October 16). Cancellations occur daily—set alerts to get notified when sites open.
How hard is it to get a campsite at Cherokee National Forest?
Very difficult. Book 1-2 weeks ahead, or even last-minute.
When is the best time to camp at Cherokee National Forest?
November, December, January, February for easier booking. Peak season: June, July, August.
Where is Cherokee National Forest?
Tennessee, near Greeneville. 35 campgrounds with reservable sites.
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