Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Vernon Heights, TN
Discover the outdoor charm surrounding Vernon Heights, TN, where camping enthusiasts can immerse themselves in lush landscapes and serene environments. For RV lovers, the nearby Norris Lake Campground offers spacious sites with stunning lake views, complete hookups, and easy access to fishing and boating activities. Tent campers can find respite at Cove Lake State Park, known for its picturesque trails, pristine lake, and well-maintained campsites nestled among towering pines. For those seeking solitude, dispersed camping opportunities abound in the Cherokee National Forest, where adventurers can set up camp amidst breathtaking mountain vistas and explore an expansive network of hiking trails and hidden waterfalls. Each camping option provides a unique vantage point of the lush Appalachian foothills, perfect for photography and wildlife watching. Embrace the natural beauty of Vernon Heights and create unforgettable memories around the campfire under a starlit sky!
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.
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.
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.
Backbone Rock Campground is located in the Watauga Ranger District, Cherokee National Forest (49 min east of Bristol, TN) with an elevation of 2,238 feet. There are a total of 11 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of April to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 90 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. Fees range from $10.00 to $20.00. Some amenities include swimming, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails, rock climbing.
Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area is located in the Appalachian Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (1 hr 3 min northeast of Asheville, NC) with an elevation of 2,760 feet. There are a total of 39 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the end of October. 34 sites can accommodate RVs between 15 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 3 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $28.00 to $70.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports, rock climbing.
Harmon Den Horse Campground is located in the Appalachian Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (59 min northwest of Asheville, NC) with an elevation of 2,895 feet. There are a total of 10 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to the end of October. Max equipment length is 30 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $15.00 per night. Activities include fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails.
Fox Creek Horse Camp is located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest (1 hr 6 min east of Bristol, TN) with an elevation of 3,445 feet. There are a total of 3 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of November. Max equipment length is 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $5.00 per night. Activities include fishing, horseback riding.
Old Virginia Group Horse Camp is located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest (1 hr 10 min east of Bristol, TN) with an elevation of 3,515 feet. The site is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of November. Prices start at $50.00 per night. Activities include fishing, horseback riding.
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