Camping near hiking trails in Tennessee
82 camps in Tennessee within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking. The best camping months are Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In June expect highs near 84°F and lows near 62°F.
Trails with the most camps nearby
| Trail | Length | Camps nearby | Closest camp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anst - Appalachian Rd | 159.7 mi | 12 | Campsite · 5 mi S of Banner Hill · 0.0 mi |
| Telegraph Trail | 8.0 mi | 10 | Black Oak Loop · 1.2 mi |
| Piney Campground Trail | 2.3 mi | 9 | Shortleaf Loop · 0.4 mi |
| Volunteer Trail | 2.1 mi | 9 | Black Oak Loop · 1.2 mi |
| Connector #1 Pickett Loop | 0.8 mi | 9 | Black Oak Loop · 1.2 mi |
| Jack Branch | 3.5 mi | 2 | Courtland Place · 1.5 mi |
| Devils Creek | 2.5 mi | 2 | Campsite · 5 mi S of Banner Hill · 1.0 mi |
| Appalachian Trail | 21.9 mi | 1 | Backbone Rock Campground · 1.5 mi |
| North South Trail | 18.5 mi | 1 | Campsite · 5 mi W of Dover · 2.9 mi |
| B.S. Blue Trail | 5.2 mi | 1 | Gatlin Point Campground at Land Between The Lakes · 0.0 mi |
Best areas for hiking
- Around Gatlinburg15 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Delano15 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Dover12 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Nashville-Davidson11 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Johnson City11 camps for hiking within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Tennessee are good for hiking?
82 camps within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking; 3 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In June expect highs near 84°F and lows near 62°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 70% also offer fishing, 55% also offer boating & paddling, 46% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open hiking in TennesseeThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Anthony Creek Horse CampFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalAnthony Creek Horse Camp is located near the gently rolling waters of Anthony Creek. Whether blanketed in bright wildflowers in the spring or vivid colors in the fall, the scenery at…
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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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Shutes BranchFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalShutes Branch is located on the popular Old Hickory Lake, just a short drive outside of Nashville. There's plenty of opportunities for boating, biking, swimming and fishing, as well as…
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Anderson Road CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalAnderson Road Campground is a lakeside oasis in the green hills of Tennessee, providing campers with countless recreational activities on the lake and in the surrounding woods and…
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Rock Creek Campground (Tn)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalRock Creek Campground is located near the Emory River in the Obed Wild and Scenic River.
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Big Creek Campground (Great Smoky Mountains National Park)Federal campground · Reservable · No cell signal · Hiking trail 1.4 miBig Creek Campground is located in a remote portion of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Backcountry camping in a front country setting. There are flushing toilets and potable water.…
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Abram'S Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalAbram's Creek Campground is located in a relatively remote area of Great Smoky Mountain National Park. The secluded setting offers visitors the ability to enjoy a multitude of recreational…
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Appalachian ClubhouseFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalThe Appalachian Clubhouse is a historic building constructed in 1934 in the Elkmont Historic District. The structure has been rehabilitated by the National Park Service to closely resemble…
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Free camps for hiking
- Davenport Gap ShelterDispersed / primitive · Free · 2,566 ft · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.7 miView camp →
- Paint Creek CorridorDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal · Hiking trail 1.8 mi
Picnicking and many other recreation opportunities are available along scenic Paint Creek Corridor. Forest Road 41 parallels Paint Creek five miles between Paint Creek Campground and the…
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