Best Campgrounds near Copperhill, TN

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Copperhill, TN is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Copperhill is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Find the best campgrounds near Copperhill, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.

Best Camping Sites Near Copperhill, Tennessee (545)

    1. Thunder Rock Campground

    20 Reviews
    Reliance, TN
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 338-3300

    $12 - $20 / night

    "Campsites are close to one another. If you camp at a site near the water, it is really nice, but everyone will walk by your campsite so they can go down the path to the river."

    "Easy access off Hwy 64, so close to stores for food and firewood. Well maintained campsite with clean bathrooms and very clean, nice showers. Alcohol prohibited as think county is dry."

    2. Morganton Point Campground

    17 Reviews
    Morganton, GA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 374-1645

    $26 - $50 / night

    "Camped on lot 14 which was quite spacious with easy access to the water. Tent was located away from the fire pit and picnic table and the restrooms were close by."

    "We were right next to the camp host, which was pretty nice – we didn’t have to go far to ask for wood or ice!  Plus, there were trails leading right to the lake. "

    3. Chilhowee Recreation Area

    30 Reviews
    Benton, TN
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 338-3300

    $12 - $30 / night

    "Loops A&B are closest to the lake and looked great for groups, or folks with kids."

    "My partner and I headed to nearby Chilhowie Campground in the Cherokee National Forest last year to try out our new teardrop camper.  We chose site 1 in the A Loop as it had shore power."

    4. Fort Mountain State Park Campground

    59 Reviews
    Chatsworth, GA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 422-1932

    $14 - $55 / night

    "The platform sites are a short walk from a parking area near the lake so you can make multiple trips to the car if necessary, while the backcountry sites are up to a 3 mile hike in, so all gear, food,"

    "There are steps leading down to the trail around the lake."

    5. Gee Creek Campground — Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park

    29 Reviews
    Delano, TN
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 263-0050

    $35 - $85 / night

    "Bath house is relatively nice for a state park campground. 1 mile walking path surrounding the grounds is nice. Safe area for bicycle riding. Great proximity to many outdoor activities."

    "This sweet state park campground is tucked into a spot along Gee Creek, which is great for boating, fishing, and swimming in the summertime heat of Tennessee. "

    6. Parksville Lake RV Campground

    15 Reviews
    Benton, TN
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 338-3300

    $20 - $40 / night

    "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"

    "Easy to navigate around sites.  Lots of shade.  Close by Occoee White Water center where the Atlanta olympics took place.  Plan your visit around the water release.  There schedule is online.  "

    7. Lost Creek - Cherokee NF

    9 Reviews
    Reliance, TN
    12 miles
    Website

    "Some have direct access to the creek. Great hikes around and good place to fish and hunt."

    "We chose a spot next to the creek. Was clear and flowing due to a lot of rain the few days before we arrived. Sites had concrete picnic tables and a pad. We had to clean ours when we arrived."

    8. Persimmon Creek RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Culberson, NC
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 644-5800

    $55 - $900 / night

    "This is a beautiful secluded site just off of Highway 64/74 not too far from the Tennessee border. The campground is very well kept and has wonderful amenities for both RV and tent campers."

    "I don't have a huge point of reference, but I can give you details on everything that was smooth

    • Location - Just off a 4 lane highway.  Convenient with easy access to your site. "

    9. Tumbling Creek Campground

    4 Reviews
    Copperhill, TN
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 338-3300

    "Pull in, find a spot next to the river and enjoy. Other than trucks pulling small fishing boats up the road during the day (and maybe people trail riding) there is no traffic noise."

    "But you can also come in on paved grassy Creek road off highway 68 and you are only on Forest service road 221 for 2 miles total."

    10. Vogel State Park Campground

    67 Reviews
    Suches, GA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 745-2628

    $30 - $290 / night

    "Vogel State Park was perfectly situated along Hwy 19 in the north Georgia mountains for an easy spot for the night."

    "This was a great stop close to the water. Between Blood Mountain and Neels Gap, we camped for two nights at different sites. Both were primitive, non-shelter sites."

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Recent Reviews near Copperhill, TN

1609 Reviews of 545 Copperhill Campgrounds


  • Aly E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 12, 2025

    Lake Santeetlah Dispersed

    Lake view but live in campers

    So there’s another site on Dyrt with the same name however it’s on the other side of the lake. Both sites are full of mainly people who live here it appears. Tents and tarps all along the river. Not a lot of drive in spots mainly tent walk ins. We showed up pretty late so not a spot but like I said. The campers looked like they lived in the majority of the spots. Zero signal at both areas for Verizon and T-Mobile. The road like most around here was beautiful driving in. The next nearby free dispersed spot is long hungry dog camp(I left a review on there for anyone needing it!)

  • Aly E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 12, 2025

    Lake Santeelah Dispersed

    Two seperate areas

    So there’s another site on Dyrt with the same name however it’s on the other side of the lake. Both sites are full of mainly people who live here it appears. Tents and tarps all along the river. Not a lot of drive in spots mainly tent walk ins. We showed up pretty late so not a spot but like I said. The campers looked like they lived in the majority of the spots. Zero signal at both areas for Verizon and T-Mobile. The road like most around here was beautiful driving in. The next nearby free dispersed spot is long hungry dog camp(I left a review on there for anyone needing it!)

  • George M.
    Oct. 12, 2025

    Mulky Campground

    Great location for fishing

    A lot of the campsites are right on the water, so it's super easy to fish. But if you want something more private, there are also some secluded spots up the road.

  • Aly E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 12, 2025

    Long Hungry Road Dispersed Campsites

    Trash..

    This area was easy to find with Apple Maps and T-Mobile and Verizon had signal. When we drove in it was around 9pm in a Saturday night and all sites was taken with what looked like people living there. And the road dead ends. All along the water. Tents and tarps everywhere. We found one spot not on the water and set up. Fire rings and picnic tables are at every spot. But when I woke up and it wasn't pitch black my heart broke. There was bags of trash and litter everywhere around us and tossed in the forest around us. The forest had a lot of thorns but I was able to get three large kitchen bags of trash out. From propane tanks to over twenty cans of food. Just tossed into the woods. We camp all over the United States, and this is our first place close to home and it broke my heart to see how our state treats these beautiful places. Please don't come if you don't appreciate nature enough to not use it as your trash can.

    So on Dyrt there's two sites with this name and same gps but you can follow around the lake and find the other one. Both areas are a lot alike. But definitely more fit for tent camping on the water. Park by the road and walk down sites so none fit for us since we camp in the truck. The sites all looked like the other areas around here where people very much lived there and never left, so not one site at either camping area was open.

  • G F.
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Amicalola Falls State Park Camping

    Overpriced

    Like some of the other privately managed Georgia state parks, our visit here was disappointing.

    The issues started at the welcome center. The RV parking area was full of cars, even though plenty of regular parking spots were open. When we mentioned it to staff, the response was dismissive — one employee told us, “that’s above my paygrade.”

    The restroom at the welcome center was also a low point. The toilets are stainless steel with no seats — the kind you’d expect to see in a jail — and designed so shallow that whether you sit or hover, you end up getting splashed. It’s an unpleasant and unsanitary setup.

    The campground itself felt neglected, with rotting picnic tables and a general lack of upkeep. It’s also isolated from the rest of the park — there isn’t even a connector trail from the camping area to a single hiking trail, which makes it feel cut off from the very amenities most people come for. At $60 a night, you’d expect at least a basic map of the trails and amenities, but instead you’re told to snap a photo of a cardboard display. That felt like corner-cutting.

    One memorable (and concerning) part of the stay was the bear activity. In September, several bears came through the campground, startling tent campers who had to retreat inside their cars for safety.

    All in all, while the natural setting of Amicalola Falls is beautiful, the way the park is managed left the overall experience underwhelming and, at times, frustrating.

  • Ney N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2025

    Woodring Branch Primitive Campground — Carters Lake

    Slice of heaven cost: $10

    My partner always said he loved going here as a kid, so we went. $10 a night was a bargain and I did not expect much. The site we picked was near the restrooms, which were very well kept. It was quiet, beautiful, and an absolute slice of heaven. We went swimming and exploring. It did not feel overcrowded or busy. We walked down the peninsula at night to stargaze surrounded by water. I didn't want to leave and go back to the real world.

  • austin C.
    Sep. 24, 2025

    Corbin Creek Tray Mountain

    Great camping as of September 2025

    Very nice area to camp saw multiple sites throughout the road. Weather got a little cooler at night but the stars were a beauty to see. managed to fit 3 tents and 2 hammocks at the campsite near 34°50'26.3"N 83°40'44.6"W Wood was a little wet as it had rained 2 days prior so might be worth bringing your own.

    Also worth it if you're into astrophotography as all of tray mountain sits within the few dark areas within north Georgia.

    Did not see any signs of large predators but did see lots of spent 12GA shells and other casings.

  • Bobbi Jo P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 24, 2025

    Hickory Gap

    One of our favorite places!

    Nice small campground with 5 sites. Fills up during hunting season. Can't beat the peaceful sounds of the creek and nature at its finest!

  • K
    Sep. 18, 2025

    Campville LLC

    Close to Interstate 75

    This camp ground is amazing. Especially if you have kids. Indoor pool. Pickleball courts. Amazing game room. The host is very hospitable!!


Guide to Copperhill

Camping near Copperhill, Tennessee, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the numerous trails in the area. Campers at Fort Mountain State Park Campground rave about the hiking options, with one reviewer noting, "There are a lot of hiking trails as well as the lake where you can rent paddle boats, swim or fish."
  • Fishing: Enjoy fishing in nearby lakes and rivers. A visitor at Gee Creek Campground mentioned, "The kids loved the playground, and the fairytale story walk," highlighting the family-friendly atmosphere while fishing is also a hit.
  • Water Activities: Kayaking and swimming are popular at places like Indian Boundary. One camper shared, "The beach area is great with a beautiful Mountain View," making it a perfect spot for a day by the water.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Chilhowee Recreation Area states, "The campground was well taken care of and clean."
  • Privacy: Many campgrounds offer spacious sites. A visitor at Doll Mountain Campground noted, "The sites are private and not on top of each other, which is nice."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention the helpfulness of campground hosts. One reviewer at Thunder Rock Campground said, "Friendly camp host that regularly checks the grounds and bathrooms."

What you should know:

  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds have poor cell reception. A camper at Indian Boundary mentioned, "Service isn't available within the campgrounds," so plan accordingly.
  • Narrow Roads: Some campgrounds have narrow access roads. A visitor to Fort Mountain State Park Campground advised, "Roads are smooth but narrow in some places."
  • Seasonal Crowds: Expect busy weekends, especially in summer. A camper at Gee Creek Campground noted, "Make reservations online as it fills up on the weekends."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and family-oriented events. A review for Thunder Rock Campground highlighted, "The kids loved the playground, and the fairytale story walk."
  • Plan for Rain: Be prepared for wet weather. A camper at Doll Mountain Campground mentioned, "Unfortunately it rained the whole time we were there, so we didn't get to explore the campground."
  • Bring Outdoor Games: Keep kids entertained with outdoor games. A visitor at Chilhowee Recreation Area suggested, "We will definitely be staying there again," indicating a positive family experience.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Doll Mountain Campground noted, "The parking pads are gravel and great for campers of just about any size."
  • Electric Hookups: Look for campgrounds with electric hookups if needed. A review for Fort Mountain State Park Campground mentioned, "Most have been renovated and are very nice."
  • Plan for Dump Stations: Know where the nearest dump stations are located. A visitor at Thunder Rock Campground advised, "Dumpsite outside the campground," which is helpful for RVers.

Camping near Copperhill, Tennessee, has something for everyone, from families to seasoned RVers. With beautiful landscapes and a variety of activities, it’s a great spot to unwind and enjoy nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Copperhill, TN?

According to TheDyrt.com, Copperhill, TN offers a wide range of camping options, with 545 campgrounds and RV parks near Copperhill, TN and 52 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Copperhill, TN?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Copperhill, TN is Thunder Rock Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 20 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Copperhill, TN?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 52 free dispersed camping spots near Copperhill, TN.

What parks are near Copperhill, TN?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 25 parks near Copperhill, TN that allow camping, notably Tusquitee National Forest and Carters Lake.