Thunder Rock Campground, TN - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Thunder Rock Campground is located in the Ocoee Ranger District, Cherokee National Forest (40 min east of Cleveland, TN) with an elevation of 1,156 feet. There are a total of 38 campsites including 4 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 34 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 35 and 80 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. 1 site has electric hookups. Fees range from $12.00 to $20.00. Some amenities include flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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4.2 out of 5

5 star		53%
4 star		24%
3 star		10%
2 star		9%
1 star		1%

@TomH4673678 · Camped on Jun 26, 2025 at Campsite #11

Campground was clean and well kept. Bathrooms were clean.

@HaroldM6881223 · Camped on Jun 22, 2025 at Campsite #10

We camped in spot #10 by the creek. the river/creek is controlled by a dam so at times it is high and fast flowing and in the evening it lowered and stopped flowing completely. My kids were able to get in and float when it was stopped, but it would be too fast to swim if flowing. There is definite road noise even by the creek. Showers/bathrooms were much better than I anticipated after reading so many bad reviews. Everything seemed pretty clean.

@DavidN9135851 · Camped on Jun 13, 2025 at Campsite #2

We were looking for a father and son Fathers Day weekend, and found an excellent tent site at Thunder Rock Campground. We arrived in the dark with rain, but that is camping!! In the morning we had a great view of the Ocoee River, and it was fun to watch rafters come thru throughout the day. The campsite is clean, inviting, has hot showers and great restrooms, and both were very convenient. We highly recommend the campgrounds when tent camping!

@RaviA7EEB1CDDD · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #G1

The setting by the Ocoee river is beautiful and relaxing, but there are a few concerns that need to be addressed. We stayed at a group site, which oddly had only one picnic tablehardly sufficient for a group booking.Even more concerning was the lack of hand soap in the bathhouses. Basic hygiene shouldn't be optional, especially in shared public facilities. If there are safety concerns with soap containers, installing dispenser systems would be a simple and effective fix.Its important to remember that taxpayer money helps fund national parks and campgrounds like Thunder Rock. As such, it's reasonable to expect basic amenities like adequate seating and proper sanitation.This campground has a lot of potential, but small improvements like these would make a big difference for visitors.

@ROBINF6756651 · Camped on May 2, 2025 at Campsite #16

We absolutely love staying at this Campground. The host is absolutely wonderful. Most of the sites are really great. However this was the first time we stayed in site 16. Although it has a really great view of the river is this site tends to flood very easily. All it took was one good thunderstorm and the entire site was filled with two to four inches of water. Stepping out of our camper we had to step into several inches of water. But like I said, the host was wonderful and there was a few vacant sites. She was more than happy to let us move to one of them. As far as I saw, this was the only site that flooded.

@WilliamL145693 · Camped on Apr 25, 2025 at Campsite #30

Great campground. Clean, quiet, close to activities.

@MelanieG95C0E6 · Camped on Mar 22, 2025 at Campsite #12

It was a great experience. Beautiful area, we were at site #12 which was right on the water. The only downside was you can hear the traffic from the highway however, our crackling fire and the sounds of the babbling creek drowned it out a bit. The site host was very friendly and helpful as well. Dont forget to bring your own firewood, but you can find sticks around camp for help starting your fire but no firewood available on site to buy. Overall great pick, we will definitely be back!!

@SherriW4666338 · Camped on Mar 22, 2025 at Campsite #27

We stayed in campsite number 27. The restrooms were clean. The camp host was very pleasant and friendly. A great campground for anyone riding the Smoky Mountain 500.

@DougRB7A1E24E6 · Camped on Dec 16, 2024 at Campsite #15

Traffic noise during the night was substantial. Otherwise, all was nice.

@ShannonT725843 · Camped on Nov 23, 2024 at Campsite #9

Nice clean park enjoyed my time here

@JimL6543354 · Camped on Nov 3, 2024 at Campsite #22

Very good I like this place.

@LydiaL9120045 · Camped on Nov 1, 2024 at Campsite #13

When I arrived, my spot had been occupied by other campers. This was no big issue thanks to the camp host, Liz. She searched her paperwork again (She had been out the last few days before this) and saw that she had checked old documents. Luckily there were several other spots available for my same stay duration. She then walked me around the campground to view them personally and let me take my pick. Truly the best of a bad situation. Could not thank her enough for her kindness.

@MelissaK867058 · Camped on Oct 11, 2024 at Campsite #36

Great facilities.

@VanessaA151448 · Camped on Sep 20, 2024 at Campsite #12

My family and I reserved from fryday to monday. We arrived on Saturday and out spot was picked for someone else. We contacted the host and ahe explained to us that we have to check in 24hrs before out check in date. We did not know that. She was very nice and found another camp site for us. So be aware you have to check to keep your camping spot.

@JosephS9135E11 · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #9

Beautiful campground, nice size sites and a clean bathhouse with hot water.

@LandyCACFF4D74 · Camped on Aug 15, 2024 at Campsite #33

Great stay

@ColleenL128988 · Camped on Jun 28, 2024 at Campsite #31

Great improvements noted. I think the non flush toilets were cleaned out. Still had a few days of not TP though. Great job on gravel driveway and nice hot water in showers.

@ZacharyO772CBB · Camped on Jun 16, 2024 at Campsite #1

The host is there but pretty much nonexistent. Did not know how to check in for a reservation and read everything on the board and still had no clue. I was in site 1 and when i say the rushing water was loud im not joking. No service on att and tmobile. I was there for only an hour and within that time my car was swamped with fire ants and spiders. Plus the site was dirty with rubbish. Clearly the host isnt really a host more a land renter. Site 1 is also located right next to the trail parking so zero privacy and you have to question why am i paying when they dont have too for literally the same kind of spot, if not cleaner. Ended up leaving and staying at cherokee rest stop 15min down the road. Will not recommend or be back to this campground.

@JacobKB83E93A4 · Camped on May 17, 2024 at Campsite #26

The campsite appeared decent, but prior to our stay, a storm had passed through and knocked a branch down into our intended campsite. The hostess did accommodate the selection of a new site. However, the site also did not have potable water due to power failure, and we were not alerted to this situation until arriving. Indubitably, the camp site was in disarray due to the storm, but it would have been nice to be alerted to the lack of potable water before arriving.

@ChaseCC68147F6 · Camped on May 3, 2024 at Campsite #17

Able to see river rafters from camp, very clean and beautiful, site drained well in rain and grounds were peaceful

@JenniferT29195 · Camped on Mar 29, 2024 at Campsite #10

We love this campground! Well-kept campground. Plenty of nature hikes, Ocoee River is right there and has a park where you can go and play on the rocks! Plenty of kayaking spots if you're into that and its near enough to McKaysville to pick up any essentials you left behind.

@AndrewM2888517 · Camped on Dec 6, 2023 at Campsite #1

Stayed 2 nghts in December, it's a good place to access trails and the Ocoee and still car camp. There was only one other site occupied on the opposite side, but the sites seem pretty close together. I wouldn't camp here during peaks season.Bathrooms clean and well maintained.

@Christoph81424 · Camped on Nov 16, 2023 at Campsite #18

Campsite right on the Ocoee River just below powerhouse #3. Host was friendly, campground and restroom were clean.

@LarryM8356646 · Camped on Oct 21, 2023 at Campsite #11

Awesome. Great campground. Excellent Hosts.

@KevinF3969695 · Camped on Oct 6, 2023 at Campsite #G1

You wont believe how loud it is. Its so close to a semi truck route. Impossible to sleep more than a few minutes before a downshifting truck blasts into earshot. The campground itself is nice but its ridiculous they would build it so cost to a busy Highway. There are always other campgrounds - stay elsewhere. Your sleep is worth it.

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