Campgrounds Available Tonight Near Treadway, TN
Nestled in the picturesque Appalachian region, Treadway, TN, offers a diverse array of camping options that cater to outdoor enthusiasts of all types. For RV lovers, the nearby Cherokee National Forest provides well-equipped campgrounds such as the popular Watauga Lake Campground, featuring stunning views, electrical hookups, and easy access to fishing and hiking trails. Tent campers will find the serene surroundings of the Jefferson National Forest perfect for pitching a tent, with sites like the Norris Dam State Park that offer lush landscapes and amenities such as restrooms and picnic areas.
Adventurous souls seeking a more primitive experience can explore the numerous dispersed camping spots along the forest service roads, allowing for a true escape into nature with breathtaking vistas of the Smoky Mountains. The local geography, characterized by rolling hills, wooded valleys, and tranquil waterways, makes Treadway an ideal base for enjoying outdoor activities like kayaking, mountain biking, and wildlife watching. Whether you're here for a weekend getaway or an extended adventure, Treadway's diverse camping options ensure a memorable experience under the stars.
Natural Tunnel Campground is part of Natural Tunnel State Park in Virginia (39 min northwest of Kingsport, TN) with an elevation of 1,315 feet. There are a total of 52 campsites including 18 cabins. The campground is open all year. 41 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 38 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 34 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $35.00 to $386.00. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
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Douglas Tailwater
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Douglas Tailwater Campground in Sevier County is located 37 min southwest of Morristown, TN with an elevation of 891 feet. There are a total of 60 campsites including 4 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid March to mid November. 56 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 16 and 45 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 with grill. 57 sites have electric and water hookups. 3 sites have water hookups. Fees range from $23.00 to $33.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Elkmont Group Camp is part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee (1 hr 17 min southeast of Knoxville, TN) with an elevation of 2,158 feet. There are a total of 4 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of April to the end of October. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $38.00 to $75.00. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Elkmont Campground is part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee (1 hr 17 min southeast of Knoxville, TN) with an elevation of 2,150 feet. There are a total of 211 campsites including 51 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid March to the end of November. 160 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 12 and 54 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. 3 sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, amphitheater, firewood, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Smokemont Campground is part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina (1 hr 17 min west of Asheville, NC) with an elevation of 2,198 feet. There are a total of 142 campsites. The campground is open all year. 137 sites can accommodate RVs between 21 and 200 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 2 sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, dump station, restroom, pay telephone, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Cardens Bluff Campground is located in the Watauga Ranger District, Cherokee National Forest (32 min east of Johnson City, TN) with an elevation of 2,031 feet. There are a total of 40 campsites including 36 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of April to mid October. 4 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 30 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $12.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Dennis Cove Campground is located in the Watauga Ranger District, Cherokee National Forest (40 min east of Johnson City, TN) with an elevation of 2,620 feet. There are a total of 14 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of April to mid October. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Fees range from $10.00 to $20.00. Some amenities include swimming, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Cades Cove Group Campground is part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee (1 hr 8 min southeast of Knoxville, TN) with an elevation of 1,961 feet. There are a total of 4 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the end of October. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $50.00 to $94.00. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, ramada, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails.
Cades Cove Campground is part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee (1 hr 7 min southeast of Knoxville, TN) with an elevation of 1,807 feet. There are a total of 161 campsites including 27 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 130 sites can accommodate RVs between 20 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 with grill. 2 sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, dump station, general store, restroom, amphitheater, ice, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails.
Little Oak Campground is located in the Watauga Ranger District, Cherokee National Forest (43 min east of Bristol, TN) with an elevation of 1,773 feet. There are a total of 65 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the beginning of November. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $12.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, boat ramp, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Buckhorn Campground is located in the Redbird Ranger District, Daniel Boone National Forest (1 hr 43 min southeast of Richmond, KY) with an elevation of 1,025 feet. There are a total of 37 campsites including 6 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to the end of September. 28 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 35 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 28 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $14.00 to $60.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, swimming, marina. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
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