Top Tent Camping near Ocoee, TN
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Best Tent Sites Near Ocoee, TN (65)
1. Lost Creek - Cherokee NF
9 Reviews•18 Photos•268 SavesLost Creek Campground is located along the banks of Big Lost Creek. This primitive campground offers remote camping and is surrounded by dense forest and creeks. Lost Creek Campground is open year round. Sites are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. While staying at Lost Creek, campers can enjoy fishing in Big Lost Creek (note: special regulations are in effect for fishing in Big Lost Creek).
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2. Big Frog Area
5 Reviews•5 Photos•13 SavesView of Big Frog Mountain Area of Cherokee National Forest This area is known for solitude and backcountry adventure, with Big Frog Wilderness being a destination for backpacking, day-hiking and hunting. The area offers about 35 miles of backcountry trails, some of which climb to over 4,000 feet. In addition to the backcountry hiking opportunities, the area is also managed as a Black Bear reserve. Try snorkeling at Conasauga River, renowned for remarkable fish viewing. Pitch a tent at Tumbling Creek or Sylco Campgrounds. Big Frog Area Map Big Frog Area Guide
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3. Cherokee National Forest Chilhowee Campground
2 Reviews•7 Photos•23 SavesOverview
Located in the Chilhowee Recreation Area, Chilhowee Group Camp offers camping for up to 75 individuals. Nearby McKamy Lake offers a swim area with a sandy beach and fishing from the bank. On the drive up to the campground, stop at one of the many observation overlooks to enjoy the beautiful mountains. Wildlife is abundant in this area, so have your camera ready and tread lightly.
Recreation
Within the recreation area are approximately 25 miles of hiking and biking trails including the Chilhowee Trails System. Chilhowee Group camp is an excellent location for wildlife viewing and accessing a nearby scenic waterfall. Fishing is available on the seven-acre McKamy Lake. Boats are allowed, but gasoline motors are not.
Natural Features
The campground is located near the top of Chilhowee Mountain at an elevation of 2,000 feet. It is in a mixed hardwood and pine forest and the lake is a short walk from the group camp.
Nearby Attractions
In addition to the immediate local activities, world class whitewater rafting opportunities are nearby on the Ocoee and Hiwassee Rivers.
Charges & Cancellations
Goup areas must be cancelled more than 14 days from reservation date to get refund. The $8.00 service fee will still be charged for the reservation
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4. Hickey Gap (Cohutta WMA)
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5. Outdoor Adventure Rafting Campground
2 Reviews•2 Photos•6 SavesOur Ocoee River Camping site is located on a 6 acre campground where you can park, set up site, build a fire, and hang out. Hammock campers have plenty of trees to choose from and the shade helps keep you cool on those hot summer days. If that’s not cool enough, our property borders the Lower Ocoee and has two take outs allowing easy access into and out of the river for those looking to float or take a swim.
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6. Hiwassee River Area
3 Reviews•7 Photos•63 SavesView of Hiwassee River from Hood Mountain Overlook in Cherokee National Forest Forested hillsides and pastoral river bottoms complement the beauty of Hiwassee River Gorge. Fishing, rafting, canoeing and hiking are popular activities. The 21-mile John Muir National Recreation Trail , a section of the longer distance Benton MacKaye Trail, meanders along the river. Camp at the nearby state campground at Gee Creek. Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Trout; Types of fishing available include: Wade, Shore, Motorized boat, Fly; Boat Launch available Hiwassee River Area Map Hiwassee River Area Guide
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7. Ocoee River Area
1 Review•19 SavesView of Parksville Lake in Cherokee National Forest World class whitewater, mountain biking trail systems, environmental education programs, highly developed camping, and scenic byways are a few activities featured in the Ocoee River area. Local outfitters offer rafting excursions in the Ocoee River’s world-class whitewater. The Ocoee Whitewater Center is a hub for outdoor adventure and offers regional information, environmental education, trails and picnic sites. Bike the 30-mile Tanasi Trailcomplex and trails at Chilhowee Recreation Area or take a scenic drive along the Ocoee Scenic Byway (US 64 and Forest Road 77). Popular camping areas include Parksvilleand Thunder Rock Campgrounds, as well as Chilhowee Recreation Area. Ocoee River Area Map Ocoee River Area Guide
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8. Starr Mountain Area
2 Reviews•9 Photos•49 SavesView from Starr Mountain in Cherokee National Forests Starr Mountain is a popular area of the national forest for horse riding & camping with nearly 20 miles of trails and a number of roads available for riding. Lost Corral Campground & Trailhead provides the easiest access to the area. This zone also features Gee Creek Wilderness and the Gee Creek Trail #191 trail that only gets more challenging the further you hike. Access is located off US Highway 411 near the Hiwassee River and state managed Gee Creek Campground. Starr Mountain Area Map Starr Mountain Area Guide
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9. Creekside Camp
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10. Goforth Creek Campground E
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Recent Tent Reviews In Ocoee
1011 Reviews of 65 Ocoee Campgrounds
Tia K.
Guide
Doll Mountain Campground
Phenomenal View
Beautiful mountain landscape over a calm lake, very quiet and little to no light pollution at night. Lots of trees for shade in the lots and easy access to the lake.
TIMOTHY O.Guide
West Rim - Cloudland Canyon State Park
Hiking Adventure
The campground is very clean and like new. We used our pop up and the site we used was very level.
Excellent hiking and views of the canyon.- TTravis W.
Traveler
Salacoa Creek Park
Nice little campground, tent spots could be better
I slept really well last night here, and the camp host and guests were just great. Heated bathhouse with warm shower was definitely a highlight on a chilly morning!
Only downside in my mind was that I booked a tent site, only to find that the tent sites are down the hill from all the other sites, so if you book them you will have to haul your stuff down to the lake. It did sound like the night-time fishing would be awesome though!
Lakisha D.Traveler
Davis Pond Campsite
I just fit right in at Prentice cooper.
Cold night. No firewood. Alone. It's okay.
- Lakisha D.Traveler
Tennessee Wall Camp
Awesome escape
Great sites with fire pits.
Michael T.Guide
Fort Mountain State Park
A lot offered in a well kept site
This is a great park with a lot to offer and more in the near vicinity.
Cell reception (T-Mobile) was non-existent in the site. However, there was reception at the trading post and possibly elsewhere.
They're installing Bear Boxes in tent sites back and front country (as I understood it) and are clearly paying attention to what people want and how to improve visitors experiences.
A lot of the sites are RV orientated. But the walk in tent sites are really close to the parking area. Also, nearby backcountry platforms and sites can be easily accessed.
If you want walking access to the trails, it's probably best to choose a site near the lake as that's where most trails are accessed from.
- TIMOTHY O.Guide
Amicalola Falls State Park Camping
Fall trip
Outstanding park! Camp sites are spaced decently apart and well kept. Restrooms / showers are very clean. Welcome center has plenty of backpacking supplies as well.
- VValerie M.Traveler
Fooshee Pass Campground
Beautiful and well maintained!
Ample space, gorgeous views of the lake, and super friendly staff. We stayed in space 19. It is sized for a smaller rig which was perfect for us. We got to watch fish jump and a crane fishing in the morning. Only caught small fish, but the kids had a blast swimming. The lake is shallow with a slow grade which was perfect for our young children. Everyone was friendly and respectful. The bathrooms were clean and it was a nice bonus to have a no-charge shower available for tent camping.
- wwilliam B.
Scout
Toqua Beach Campground
Tennessee trip
Visiting in 2 weeks
- Mary D.Traveler
Hornsby Hollow Campground
Beautiful Sites!
The campground was one of the most scenic I've been to. Some of the lakefront spots had their own access to the lake and plenty of trees. The camp host was amazing!
Sarah H.Guide
Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest
Long drive down gravel roads
It took us about 1.5 hours to reach the campground from where the pavement ended. It gets rough in places, but a sedan can do it if it's dry. Once you finally reach the campground, it is nice. Nestled way back in the woods. No power or water hookups. A couple of water hydrates throughout the campground. No alcohol permitted. It is a wildlife management area. There is a host in the campground. Beautiful scenery!
- Sarah H.Guide
Blue Hole Dispersed- Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA
Blue Hole is neat
Land pass required. No alcohol is permitted. This is a wildlife management area. The camp sites are first come, first serve. They are free. Only 2 sites with tables. If you like dispersed camping you'll probably enjoy it. If you prefer a campground, this is not for you.
- Sarah H.Guide
Pocket Campground — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest
Our favorite local campground
The Pocket is our favorite place to camp. You're under a good canopy, so lots of shade. The creek is great for kids to play in. There's no need to bring water, just a container. There's a natural spring that flows out of the ground in the day area. We drink this water every day. We are local to The Pocket, so we fill jugs for home here as well. It is very cold water. No matter the temperature, you'll cool off in the spring. No showers but they do have a bathroom house. No water or power hookups. Site 10 is right next to the creek and gets the most sun. Site 7 is close to the day area, and people tend to intrude on your privacy in this site. Other than that, the campground is awesome! Our favorite sites are 6 and 23.
rhett T.Guide
KOA (Kampgrounds of America)
Nice but crowded
It was a nice campground. But it is set up to be too crowded. Not my kind of camping. But they stated was friendly. The restrooms weren’t so bad considering how many kids was there. Couldn’t let the dogs walk free so that sucked.
- JJenTraveler
Coosawattee River Resort
Not open to public
I called and was told this is a membership ONLY campground resort! Please delete this resort
- DDavid S.Scout
411 River Rest Campground 10654 Hwy 411 S Chatsworth ,Ga
Beautiful and peaceful
We just finished our third RV trip at 411 River Rest CG—which was our seventh trip there over the past few years. The campground is pretty and extremely well maintained. The Coosawattee River is beautiful, as are the big trees that are a part of the facility. The exceptionally large and tall sycamores are particularly nice! The owners are friendly and they’re involved on a daily basis with the operations. We already have two trips scheduled for 411 RR CG for next year!
American E.Scout
Ridgeway
Campground Closed
The campground road access continues to be closed as of July 10, 2024.
- KKeith W.Scout
Kennedy Creek Resort and Campground
Best kept Georgia mountains secret
We found Kennedy Creek in September 2023 and have been back five times since then. The setting is absolutely beautiful with direct views of the mountains and sprawling grounds where the resort sits.
They offer everything from tent or RV camping and yurts, to beautiful cabins. We’ve tent camped once and brought our RV five times. If you’re camping, expect spacious campsites with amazing views. You won’t feel crowded in this place. If RVing, you can opt for a site with 30 amp electrical hookup and water (3 of these at present on a first come first basis and usually available). They do have showers so we didn’t come close to filling our gray/black tanks on our recent 5 day stay. What I like as an RVer is the open space and views. You won’t feel like you’re in a crowded RV park that’s for sure.
Their onsite tavern and restaurant is a great gathering place and is usually opened starting with Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast. The menu is top notch with special dishes that change regularly. John is the chef and he puts out some of the best food you’ll find in these beautiful mountains!
The resort also has a 2000’ x 60’ grass runway (GA87) which is absolutely gorgeous. In my opinion this should be a bucket list destination for all pilots that can manage to get in to 2000’ fields. The owner has a beautiful Just Superstol XL bush plane and a Highlander, and he can usually be found flying most Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings. You might even get invited to go flying :-)
The staff is super friendly and will take great care of you during your stay. It won’t take long for you to realize that they absolutely care about you and your experience. They’ll go out of their way to make sure you enjoy their little slice of paradise.
This probably sounds like a paid advertisement but I’m just a happy camper that hopes this place experiences the success it deserves. I’ve been to Ellijay, Helen, Blairsville, Dahlonega, and a lot of other well known mountain spots, and this place is my favorite by far.
- BBob P.Guide
Jacks River Fields Campground — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest
Horse camp on one side and creekside camping on the other.
Well kept and clean. I was there on Wednesday and no one was there. Please be kind and do not leave trash behind.
- BBob P.Guide
Tumbling Creek Campground
Nice camping spots on the creek.
Great open lake for small fishing boats and plenty of campsites.
Molly B.Guide
Parksville Lake RV Campground
Beautiful and quiet
This quiet little camp site is in the heart of the cherokee Forest. It’s so beautiful. Each site is a good distance away from the other and there is the constant sound of the creek flowing right next to it. The bathrooms are clean and right in the middle a perfect spot for a getaway
- jjulie A.Scout
Calhoun A-OK Campground
Terrible breed restrictions
I didn’t get the chance to have an experience because they would not even rent to me because I have mixed breed rescue dogs.
- DDanny F.Scout
Calhoun A-OK Campground
Easy in and out
Great location near I-75. Just stayed for a quick overnight.
- KKaren V.Scout
Indian Boundary
Camping
Nice place good quiet. Just would be better if they had water at each site. And a duping station too
MonicaScoutKennedy Creek Resort and Campground
Hair on linens, heater not working; no reasonable remedy
I booked a yurt for my husband while I was hiking the AT. The manager was very polite until I complained later. When my husband arrived, he could not locate the yurt, because the name had been changed, and I was not told. The bed was made up with (animal) haired imbedded into the comforter and hair on the linens, which the manager was witness to and changed himself. The heater did not work. My intention was for my husband to enjoy the resort and its amenities, but he wouldn't go to the tavern after tge other experiences. Per our conversation, the manager agreed to a monetary refund that we never saw. After a month, I left a message asking for a call and I received a text saying that he would give us a $35 gift card to the tavern (which we can never use). I asked for a phone call and was told that he didn't have to call me, because this was his final offer.
- KKaren V.Scout
Notchy Creek Campground
Camping
A beautiful place for families and pets. Very shady; quiet very friendly place to go loved it
- KKaren V.Scout
Lotterdale Cove Campground
Camping
Very nice and beautiful quiet place Beautiful lake. And sunsets too and pet are welcome Just a little bit of heaven ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Guide to Ocoee
Camping near Ocoee, Tennessee, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to hike, fish, or just relax by the water, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Hiking: There are numerous trails around the area. One camper mentioned, "There are a lot of hiking trails as well as the lake where you can rent paddle boats, swim or fish" at Fort Mountain State Park Campground.
- Fishing and Boating: Many campgrounds are near lakes, making them perfect for fishing and boating. A review from Chester Frost Park highlights, "We enjoy this campground. There is plenty of lake access for boating, kayaking and swimming."
- Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for local wildlife. One visitor at Gee Creek Campground noted, "There were multiple people mentioned bear sighting but I didn’t get to see one."
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Doll Mountain Campground states, "The bath house is about a 5 minute walk from most of the sites, and they are clean and well-maintained."
- Scenic Views: Many campgrounds offer stunning views. One camper at Morganton Point Campground said, "The campground has many sites with an awesome view of Lake Blue Ridge."
- Quiet Atmosphere: Campers enjoy the peacefulness of the area. A visitor at Thunder Rock Campground mentioned, "I always have a great time staying at this campground and meeting many friendly people."
What you should know:
- Limited Cell Service: Be prepared for spotty cell service in some areas. A camper at Chester Frost Park noted, "The lake level was a little low because of winter pool, but the lake was still beautiful and even more walkable."
- Reservations Recommended: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A review for Harrison Bay State Park Campground advises, "Make reservations online as it fills up on the weekends."
- Bear Activity: Some areas have bear sightings, so be cautious. A camper at Fort Mountain State Park Campground mentioned, "Bears were active in the area."
Tips for camping with families:
- Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds or swimming areas. One family at Gee Creek Campground said, "The kids loved the playground, and the fairytale story walk."
- Plan for Quiet Hours: Respect quiet hours to ensure everyone has a good time. A camper at Doll Mountain Campground noted, "People adhered to the quiet hours."
- Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having snacks on hand can keep the kids happy. A review for Thunder Rock Campground mentioned, "The campground is nice for kayakers, white water rafters, hikers, mountain bikers, and trail riders."
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Holiday Travel Park mentioned, "Spaces are a little too close. We had to park all the way to the rear of our site to be able to open our slides."
- Look for Full Hookups: Some campgrounds offer full hookups, which can make your stay more comfortable. A review for Chattanooga North-Cleveland KOA stated, "All sites are pull through and easy to get in and out."
- Bring Your Own Firewood: Some campgrounds don’t sell firewood, so it’s best to bring your own. A camper at Thunder Rock Campground noted, "No firewood available."
Camping near Ocoee, Tennessee, has something for everyone, whether you're in a tent or an RV. Enjoy the great outdoors!
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Ocoee, TN is Lost Creek - Cherokee NF with a 4.8-star rating from 9 reviews.
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