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Camping for climbing in Tennessee
5 camps in Tennessee that list climbing or mention it in their description. The best camping months are Apr–Jun & Aug–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In August expect highs near 85°F and lows near 64°F.
This week's picks
A different handful each week.
Rock Creek Campground (Tn)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalRock Creek Campground is located near the Emory River in the Obed Wild and Scenic River.
View camp →- Tumbling Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
Located near Ocoee 3 Lake, this peaceful, remote campground offers 8 campsites along the banks of Tumbling Creek. Tumbling Creek Campground is convient to the Ocoee Whitewater Centers’…
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Backbone Rock CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalBackbone Rock Campground is closed for the season. Backbone Rock Pavilion is open to reservations until the first Monday in November, and the vault toilet in the day-use area is open until…
View camp →- Big Frog AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This area is known for solitude and backcountry adventure, with Big Frog Wilderness being a destination for backpacking, day-hiking and hunting.
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Ragland BottomFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalRagland Bottom Campground is located on the shores of the scenic Center Hill Lake on central Tennessee's Highland Rim.
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Questions
How many campgrounds in Tennessee are good for climbing?
5 camps that list climbing or mention it in their description; 1 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Apr–Jun & Aug–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In August expect highs near 85°F and lows near 64°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 80% also offer fishing, 80% also offer hiking, 80% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open climbing in TennesseeNearby states for climbing
Tennessee has only a few camps for climbing; these neighbors have more.