Established Camping
Iron Mountains
Iron Mountains in Tennessee offers a camping experience surrounded by rugged terrain with dense forests and rolling hills. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s during winter to highs in the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include the Appalachian Trail and Watauga Lake, providing opportunities for hiking and water activities.
Description
US Forest Service
Cherokee National Forest
View of Osborne Farm in Cherokee National Forest Rugged mountain solitude can be experienced throughout this area. Long distance backpacking, trout fishing and the shortest tunnel in the world are a few features you can find here. The Osborne Farm offers a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains from the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (A.T.). From there, take a multi-day backpack trip along the A.T. and Iron Mountain Trail. Try your hand at trout fishing in Beaverdam and Laurel Creeks. Camp at Backbone Rock Recreation Area and explore what is known locally as the shortest tunnel in the world. Iron Mountains Map Iron Mountains Guide
Location
Iron Mountains is located in Tennessee
Coordinates
36.49169446 N
81.884708 W
Access
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
Verizon5GGood Coverage- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 55 min from Johnson City
- 1 hr 3 min from Kingsport
- 1 hr 42 min from Morristown
- 1 hr 49 min from Asheville
