Situated along the French Broad River in Del Rio, Tennessee, this US Forest Service campground sits within Cherokee National Forest and gives campers direct riverfront access from drive-in sites. Hookups for electric, water, and sewer are available, along with WiFi and full bathrooms, making it a workable stop for RVs as well as tent campers. Dogs are welcome. One recurring note worth planning around: a train crosses the river nearby and sounds its horn through the night. Those looking into dog-friendly campgrounds near Cherokee National Forest will find this one among the more fully equipped options in the corridor, though pricing runs higher than comparable sites in the area.
Description
View of Paint Creek in Cherokee National Forest This area’s wooded mountainsides and creek gorges are linked by an extensive road and trail system. Activities include fishing, hiking, horseback riding, creek play and camping. At Paint Creek, camping, fishing, swimming and picnicking are popular activities. Other water-based opportunities include driving along scenic Brush Creek or exploring warm-water Allen Branch or Paint Creek ponds. Enjoy the scenery from horseback on 35 miles of multi-use trails, also open to mountain bikers and hikers. The Appalachian Scenic Trail lies along the eastern edge of this area. French Broad River Area Map French Broad River Area Guide
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsFrench Broad River Area is located in Tennessee near Del Rio
Public CampgroundCoordinates
35.94303249 N
82.93586854 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 45 min from Morristown, TN
- 56 min from Asheville, NC
- 1 hr 14 min from Johnson City, TN
- 1 hr 18 min from Kingsport, TN
