About Round Mountain Campground
This campground is located near the top of Round Mountain in Cocke County. Situated at 3,100 feet, it is one of the highest-elevation campgrounds in Cherokee National Forest. The altitude, dense vegetation of rhododendrons and hardwoods, and a small mountain stream create natural air conditioning during the hot summer months.
- Fees: Camping is $7 per night.
- Season: 5/1/2024 – 10/24/2024
- Managed by: USFS - Cherokee National Forest
- Where: 8 mi southwest of Hot Springs, NC · 35.83956, -82.95287
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anst - Appalachian Rd | Hiking | 0.8 mi | 159.7 mi |
| Bluff Mountain Loop | Hiking | 2.2 mi | 2.9 mi |
| Buckeye Ridge Horse | Horse | 2.2 mi | 3.3 mi |
| Betty Place Trail | Hiking | 2.5 mi | 1.1 mi |
| Max Patch Short Loop | Hiking | 2.8 mi | 0.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Mayland Earth to Sky Park (Dark Sky Park), 37 mi.
Dump station: 15.5 mi
Propane: 23.3 mi