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RV Camping near Bluff City, TN

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    Lakeview RV Resort in Bluff City offers full hookup RV sites with 30 and 50 amp electrical service, making it suitable for larger motorhomes and fifth wheels. The resort features big-rig friendly sites with water, electric, and sewer connections, along with amenities like a sanitary dump station and market. Just south in Unicoi, Grandview Ranch RV Park provides year-round camping with 50 amp service and full hookups on spacious sites that accommodate larger RVs. Butler TN RV full hookup campsite offers a single private site with 30/50 amp service, water, and sewer connections. "Sites were not all level. This applied more to the pull through site we were on than some of the more level back in sites that were smaller," noted one RV camper about regional site conditions.

    Cell service varies significantly throughout the region's RV parks, with some locations offering WiFi to compensate for spotty coverage. Most RV campgrounds near Bluff City remain open year-round, though mountain weather can affect accessibility during winter months. Navigation to some RV parks requires careful planning, as mountain roads may include tight turns and elevation changes that challenge larger motorhomes. Pet-friendly policies are common at most area RV campgrounds, though specific restrictions may apply. Sanitary dump stations are available at several parks, including Lakeview RV Resort, though not all parks offer this amenity on-site. Grocery stores and supplies can typically be found within 15-20 minutes of most RV parks, with Bluff City and nearby Kingsport providing most services needed by RV travelers.

    Best RV Campgrounds near Bluff City (168)

      1. Lakeview RV Resort

      4.0(4)1mi from Bluff CityRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Campground sites are a bit close together but it is well maintained and has friendly staff.  Wifi works well.  Nice dog park."

      "It is one of the best campgrounds around. Priced right, clean, fantastic scenery, ideally located. Make a reservation you won't regret it"

      2. Grandview Ranch RV Park

      5.0(1)19mi from Bluff CityRVs, Tents

      "Spot was level with full hookups. Laundry $ & Propane $. Pond to fish. WiFi. beautiful Mountain Views to enjoy"

      3. Safe Haven Farm RV Camping and Events

      5.0(2)18mi from Bluff City6 sitesRVs, Cabins

      "I would love to welcome Safe Haven RV to the Dyrt, among the highlights of this RV Park are the nearby forests & mountains, but also the full pavilion overlooking the water. "

      from $50 - $100 / night

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      4. Butler TN RV full hookup campsite

      5.0(1)20mi from Bluff City1 siteRVs

      "Absolutely beautiful mountain retreat. This single RV campsite has full hookups, including 30&50 amp electric, sewer , water and wireless WiFi. Easy paved road access with gravel driveway."

      from $60 - $300 / night

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      5. Riverside RV Park

      5.0(1)7mi from Bluff City

      from $85 - $115 / night

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      6. Three Peaks RV Resort

      5.0(4)39mi from Bluff CityRVs

      "Tucked away in the beautiful mountain side with gorgeous views! Staff is very friendly and courteous. While still relatively new with some construction, everything is clean and well maintained."

      "The big trees surrounding the campground, mountain views, and birdsong put me right at ease."

      from $66 - $69 / night

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      7. Linville Falls Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

      4.1(28)39mi from Bluff City66 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "20 per night

      There are 70 sites, some reservable sites and walk ins -and an RV loop {dump station} All sites non electric, generators permitted before quiet hours."

      "Remote, quiet family friendly campground. It is a basic campground with both tent sites and hook-ups. We enjoy tent camping here on the large field where fireflies light up the night sky!"

      Campground full this weekend

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      from $30 - $45 / night

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      8. Laurel Creek RV Park

      4.8(5)31mi from Bluff CityRVs

      "Great location also because it is close to restaurants and the center of the small town. It does have water and power and a picnic table. Being right on a little river is great too."

      "This was a good spot right on the Laurel Creek and the Creeper Trail.  Walk to town for restaurants and bike/outdoor shops and a convenience store.  Grocery store is a little further away."

      from $55 / night

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      9. Around Pond RV Park

      4.0(5)32mi from Bluff CityRVs, Tents

      "Pulled up to the staging area near the office and didn’t even have to get out of the truck. Guy came up on a golf cart and confirmed my name."

      "Lots of spots available but they’re not particularly level and not private. Nice owner. Close to highway."

      10. Jessie Lea RV Park and Campground

      4.9(9)40mi from Bluff CityRVs, Tents

      "Many pull through sites. Grass between each site. Fire pits and picnic tables at each site. Very nice owner, very friendly. The bath house was clean and decorated very nice."

      "Quaint park tucked away in the hills of VA in Big Stone Gap next to South Fork Powell River. Although our site is right on top of our neighbor, that is NOT the norm."

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    RV Park Reviews near Bluff City, TN

    960 Reviews of 168 Bluff City Campgrounds

    • GThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 26, 2026

      Living Waters Campground

      Nobody was here on Sat. Had gard time finding site. Site reserved did not have 30 amp and could not reach staff. Moved to other site hoping it would not be a problem. We were able to finally reach staff on Mon. Also no pcknick tables or fire rings.

    • Windy W.
      Oct. 23, 2026

      Doe River Landing

      Beautiful Place, Ugly host, Oct 2026

      Let me first start by saying that this campground is absolutely beautiful. I have lived in this area my entire life and the Doe is one of my favorites. I am a avid camper and have camped all over this area. I decided to give this place a try, I own a small pop-up camper and knew it was going to get cold 10/20/2026-10/22/2026, so me and my sister rented the RV at Doe River. #1 check in is not until 3pm, I always order a load of wood from a local guy who delivers to camp sites, I do all my cooking in a Dutch oven over the fire or burgers and dogs in the fire, what is a camping trip without a nice warm fire. The owner came over to my campsite and asked if I had ordered this wood and I replied yes, she then asked what I was going to do with it all, I replied I am going to burn it. So, I told Carl (the wood guy) where to stack it, the owner then said that I need to leave it in my truck bc if I didn't use it all I would have to put it back on my truck and take it home with me, I said really? It's just a unspoken rule that if you don't use all your wood that you pay it forward and leave it for the next camper?? She said absolutely not, So we moved the wood from his truck and into mine. She then asked again why I needed so much wood and that most ppl just buy small bundles from her. And just like that I understood! Carl the wood man and his wife also made a comment about how rude she was about the wood. It does not end there, Not only does she have camaras on some of the out blds which I get, but I don't get why they are pointing directly at camp sites, We felt like we were in a fish bowl the entire time. Every single time we went to the bathroom she showed up abt 5 mins later, There is a camara right above the bathroom door, One on the pavilion, and one on each side of the bathhouse, at the entrances and who know where else. So much for privacy in the great outdoors. I didn't even feel comfortable hiking, we felt like we were being watched constantly. She was constantly there, walking her dog which was not friendly and so big she could hardly control him on the leash which was really scary, she also was driving through several times throughout the day. Then came the kicker, about 1 o'clock in the morning we were freezing, I had turned the heat on in the camper before going to bed and heard it come on, Well the propane ran out between 11pm and 1am, I called her at least 10 times we had every blanket and was still freezing, We decided we would go to the bath house bc it had a mini split hanging on the wall, Out of luck there, it was set on air conditioning with no way to change it, so we found a blow dryer trying to get warm, still the entire time trying to call the owners, We finally ended up in our car until the husband arrived. He acted so annoyed at us and said all u have to do is fip the switch on the propane tanks outside! We had never stayed in a travel trailer before and according to them all we had to do was show up and start glamping!! So, I was supposed to know to go outside at 1 am and switch over propane tanks?? No, It should have been FULL when I got there!!! With attitude he said,"Its Basic Camping" No sir it's not, what I do is basic camping, I was told on the phone that I was glamping, She, the owner also said we should have called 911 when we could not get hold of them so that Carter County police officers could come and wake them up!!! Not sure if that is putting our tax dollars to good use?? Like I said it is truly a beautiful place and has great potential, we left that second night at 11pm because again the heat was not working, we have not asked for any refund we just took the loss. it would be to much of a hassle. We just know better next time.   With owners like that they can keep it. Windy Wells/Debra Price

    • RThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 23, 2026

      Sugar Hollow Campground

      3 stars only because it says water hookups but they are far and few between communal. No spigot at individual sites. Need long hose(s)to reach the connection. Good T-Mobile 5G but too wooded for StarLink. Quiet, shady, somewhat level sites were available. $20/night.

    • Bonnie H.
      Oct. 21, 2026

      Doe River Landing

      Kylie T & Andrew W. Review not accurate

      My husband and I arrived at Doe River Landing for 3 nights and enjoyed everything the resort offered. While there we read the 2 reviews posted by Kylie T, and by Andrew W, who gave the resort a 1 star rating. Not knowing the facts that caused the rating by them, and occurred prior to us, we approach the owner and asked.

      The owner showed us videos from their security cameras. These adults has stated in Kylie T review and confirm by Andrew W review that they were a group of 20 adults and "every single one of us is over 21 and family". So why are these adults playing "hide and seek" under the pavilion as they stated? Andrew W stated, "It was not blocked off", yet they had to crawl on the ground and around bushes to get under the pavilion. When the owner yelled at them approximately 10 adults that were under the pavilion crawled out which was captured on the security cameras. Andrew W stated in his review the owner called them hooligans, which is rowdy, destructive persons and from the security cameras, that description is correct. There was no mention of damages in their reviews such as the Adirondack chair they broke or possible damage to the water pipes and electric wires under the pavilion, which the owner was currently checking.

      Once we read these two reviews by Kylie T and Andrew W and saw the owners security videos, we felt future customers deserved to know another opinion based on our findings.

      These entitled adults justified their review of a 1 star by stating they paid money to use the campground.

      I would ask these adults "why do you think it is OK to treat someone else's property in this destructive way?"

    • SThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 21, 2026

      Spacious Skies Bear Den

      Seems to be a well established campground in an off the beaten path location. Roads alternately paved and gravel. The campsite is gravel in a wooded setting. Fair amount of space between sites. The bathhouse is clean but dated.

    • Kyle T.
      Oct. 20, 2026

      Doe River Landing

      Unprofessional hosts that ruins a place with good potential

      We brought our whole family out and rented almost every cabin on the property, plus the event center, for the weekend— we gave this place a lot of business. And honestly, the stay itself was great— nice place, no complaints about the cabins. The owner is the problem. He came flying in in his blue F-150 doing 20–30 mph where the posted speed limit is 5, and started screaming at us over something that could've been handled with a simple conversation. His exact words:"Where are your parents? This is a family establishment. I will not have hooligans running around here." Every single one of us is over 21 and family. All we were doing was playing hide and seek— which isn't against any of the property's rules— and there were no other guests to disturb, since we had the entire area rented. He still threatened to call the police, even though it wasn't even quiet hours. Before anyone could get a word in, he peeled out so fast the gravel sprayed up at us and our cars. Then on his way out he drove the wrong way down the property's one-way road, so apparently the rules only apply to guests. It's sad, because the property itself is great, and we were never anything but nice to the owners the whole weekend. To be treated in such an unprofessional manner— screamed at, threatened, and never given so much as an apology afterward— put a real dent in the weekend. We won't be back

    • A
      Oct. 20, 2026

      Doe River Landing

      Beautiful place ruined by unprofessional ownership

      Our group of about 20 rented nearly every cabin at Doe River Landing for my friend's wedding weekend, with the reception held on site. The cabins were nice and well-equipped, and the only other guests were in a cabin half a mile away through the woods. Unfortunately, the hosts ruined the stay. One night, some of us were playing hide and seek in an area that wasn't blocked off or against any rule. The host's husband came speeding in at roughly 30 mph(the posted limit is 5), jumped out of his truck screaming that he"will not have child hooligans running around the campground," told us to"go back to the motel we crawled out of," and demanded to see our parents— despite all of us being adults in our twenties. He then peeled out so aggressively he sprayed gravel at us and our cars. It wasn't even quiet hours, and we weren't disturbing anyone. Afterward, the host called us again, passive-aggressive, and questioned our ages— even though you have to be 21 just to rent a cabin there. The property is lovely, but the hosts' behavior put a real damper on what should have been a joyful wedding celebration. It's a shame they treat people paying good money this way. We won't be back.

    • April V.
      Oct. 11, 2026

      Lakeview RV Resort

      Nice little campground

      Clean nice little campground for the weekend.

    Guide to Bluff City

    The area surrounding Bluff City, Tennessee sits at approximately 1,400 feet elevation in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, with nearby peaks reaching over 3,000 feet. This region experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 85°F and winter temperatures frequently dropping below freezing. Mountain roads throughout the area can present steep grades and sharp turns, particularly on approaches to campgrounds located at higher elevations.

    What to do

    Hiking nearby trails: The Linville Falls Campground area offers multiple trail options for various skill levels. "Beautiful scenery, great hiking all around you!" notes Katie B. about the Blue Ridge Parkway campground.

    Fishing opportunities: Several campgrounds provide fishing access, including the private stocked pond at Around Pond RV Park in Greeneville. "Very open area with a lot of RV's and a really nice fishing lake. Well maintained and manicured," reports one visitor.

    Mountain biking: Damascus, Virginia is known for excellent cycling routes. Laurel Creek RV Park provides direct trail access, with one camper noting, "This campground is small and no bathrooms, but it is directly on the Creeper so that makes up for it! Great location also because it is close to restaurants and the center of the small town."

    What campers like

    Creekside camping: Many campers appreciate waterfront sites. One visitor to Mountain Stream RV Park shared, "I sat in the creek in my camp chair and was more relaxed than I have been in a very long time."

    Community gatherings: Some rv campgrounds near Bluff City, Tennessee offer social events. "Each Saturday evening, Kevin serves up his special home cooked bar-b-que under the shelter at no additional cost, and many campers bring sides to share," writes a Mountain Stream RV Park guest.

    Clean facilities: Campground cleanliness is frequently mentioned in reviews. A camper at Jessie Lea RV Park and Campground commented, "The bath house was clean and decorated very nice. Looks like it has been freshly painted."

    What you should know

    Site leveling challenges: Some campgrounds have uneven terrain. "Sites were not all level" is a common observation at regional RV parks, with one camper at Around Pond RV Park noting, "Lots of spots available but they're not particularly level and not private."

    Campground size variations: Campgrounds range from single-site properties to larger establishments. Butler TN RV full hookup campsite offers just one private site, while other Bluff City area RV parks provide dozens of spaces.

    Limited amenities at some locations: Not all campgrounds offer full services. "This is a nice little privately owned campground. There are cabins, RV spots and tent sites all with access to newly renovated restrooms and coin operated laundry," reports a camper about facilities near Linville Falls.

    Tips for camping with families

    Playground availability: When traveling with children, check for play areas. Three Peaks RV Resort in Spruce Pine offers family amenities: "It's awesome that Ingles grocery store, which has tons of local organic offerings, is only 3 miles away in the town of Spruce Pine. It's a great little town, with lots of art, shopping, and terrific restaurants."

    Stream access for kids: Creeks provide natural entertainment. "Brody caught his first trout, it is a catch and release creek," shared one father about his son's experience at Mountain Stream RV Park.

    Weather preparedness: Mountain elevations mean temperature swings. "Our site had a full hook up, electric and water (even with temps in the low 20's at night)," noted a Mountain Stream RV Park guest, highlighting the need for cold-weather gear even during shoulder seasons.

    Tips from RVers

    Satellite and cell connectivity: Digital access varies widely throughout the Tennessee mountains. A visitor to Lakeview RV Resort mentioned, "Wifi works well," but connectivity remains inconsistent across many rv campgrounds in the Bluff City, Tennessee region.

    Road conditions: Mountain driving requires planning. "Easiest check in we have ever had. Pulled up to the staging area near the office and didn't even have to get out of the truck," reported a guest at Around Pond RV Park, contrasting with other campgrounds requiring navigation of steep access roads.

    Space between sites: Privacy varies between campgrounds. At Safe Haven Farm RV Camping, a visitor praised the "amazing full hookup RV sites tucked along the Blue Ridge Mountains," while other campgrounds place units closer together.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which is the most popular RV campsite near Bluff City, TN?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Bluff City, TN is Lakeview RV Resort with a 4-star rating from 4 reviews.

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