Campgrounds

Located .10 mile off I-26, exit. 32. The distinctive totem, carved by Unicoi County artist and Woodsmoke Campground owner Urban Bird marks the entrance to the lushly wooded 71 acres campground established in 1997. This campground features shady hiking trails and is surrounded by the Cherokee National Forest. 29 RV campsites and 4 primitive sites nestled among trees and a small stream at the base of the mountain. Electric, water, bathhouse, pay phone, grills, pets welcome and picnicking. Open Mar. - Nov. PC (local), TC, CC accepted. F/HA.

Located 3 miles off I-81. Warriors' Path State Park was named for the park's proximity to the ancient war and trading path used by the Cherokee. Since that time, the parkland has known a long history of travelers, and is still a pathway for modern-day outdoor enthusiasts. Park features hiking, picnicking, horseback riding, boating, fishing, golf course, swimming pool, and pets welcome. 134 campsites, RV, pull-thrus, primitive sites, grills, water, electric, bath house and pay phone. Open year round. SCD. L/HA.

Located 1.2 miles off I-81 at Exit 63. Country hillside setting with 35 sites level sites, RV, pull-thrus, primitive sites, full-hook up, bathhouse, LP gas, charcoal grills, fire pits, playground, pets welcome, sewer station, pay phone, free cable and WiFi, camping decks in woods for tents, recreational room, horseshoes, pavilion, dog run, country store, laundry, 4 cabins, Jacuzzi, cable TV and AC. Personal escort to site. Open year round 9am-9pm. PC, TC & CC accepted. SCD. L/HA.

Located 20 miles off I-26. 6,285 ft. elev. and the "world's largest natural stand of Rhododendron gardens" (600 acres). 30 cabins, 87 campsites with water and electrical hookups. 20 tent sites with community water. Dump station, picnic tables, charcoal grills and 6 bathhouses with hot showers, grills, play ground, laundromat, pay phone, pets welcome, fishing, swimming pool., and tennis. Open year round for self-contained campers, tent camping. Season: mid Apr. - mid Nov. PC, TC & CC accepted. L/HA.

Located 23 miles from I-26 in the foothills of the Cherokee National Forest. Family oriented, safe, rural, trees galore. Friendly relaxed atmosphere. Reasonable daily, monthly and season rates. Horseback, ATV and hiking trails plus a golf course nearby. 44 sites, RV, pull-thrus, primitive sites, electric, water, sewer, bathhouse, swimming pool, playground, limited grocery, pets welcome. Open year round. PC & TC accepted. L/HA.

Observation Knob Park is a non-alcoholic family campground located on South Holston Lake only a few miles from Bristol Motor Speedway. A prime lakefront camping facility, Observation Knob offers 150 campsites with water and electric, 25 tent sites with water and electric, a fishing pier, boat ramp, hiking trails, playgrounds, and pavilion rentals.

Cherokee National Forest's 300,000+ acres in northeast Tennessee offer picnicking, water play, miles of trails and forest roads, camping and backcountry solitude. Two local ranger stations and the Forest website provide regional outdoor recreation information. Maps, brochures, environmental education material is available at forest offices. Outdoor kiosks at both ranger stations provide 24-hour visitor information. Nolichucky-Unaka Ranger Station is located 15 miles from I-81. Watauga Ranger Station is located 1/4 mile from I-26. Office hours: Mon. -Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. F/HA.

Located 21 miles from I-26. Birthplace of one of Tennessee's most famous and greatest sons. The museum exhibits tell of the different aspects of the life of Davy Crockett, the hunter, the politician, the businessman, and the legendary hero as portrayed in the Walt Disney movie of the 1950's. A replica cabin depicts a typical frontier cabin much like the one in which Davy Crockett was born in 1786. 105 acres partially wooded acres of land along the Nolichucky River with a swimming pool, picnic areas, fishing, hiking, 88 campsites with water, electric, sewer, bathrooms, grills, pay phone.

Located 1.7 miles off I-81 at exit 36 in Baileyton. Clean, quiet park convenient to Bristol Motor Speedway and the Tri-Cities to the North. One hour South to Knoxville. 61 campsites, RV, pull-thrus, primitive sites, full hookup including cable TV, free wireless internet, LP, sewer, bathhouse, electric, fishing, golf driving range, laundry facilities, pets welcome. Golf course next door 1/4 mile. Open year round. PC, TC & CC accepted. SCD.