5 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Several cabin rental options exist within campgrounds near Delano, Tennessee. Adventures Unlimited Campground offers cabins with electrical hookups and shared bathrooms in a spacious setting. Cherohala Mountain Trails Campground provides clean, well-maintained cabins with access to hot showers and clean bathroom facilities. Ocoee River Experience LLC and Whitewater RV Park both feature cabin rentals near the Ocoee River with modern amenities including electricity and running water. "The cabins are always clean and tidy. Camping area is always spotless. Bathrooms are clean and the showers are hot," notes one review of Cherohala Mountain Trails Campground.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Smitty's Lodge Motorcycle Campground offers basic cabins particularly suited for motorcycle travelers, while Olde English Farm provides more upscale cabin accommodations with amenities like queen beds with memory foam mattresses. KOA-style cabins can be found at Chattanooga North-Cleveland KOA, which operates year-round. Most campgrounds are pet-friendly, though Ocoee River Area's cabins do not allow pets. A visitor to Smitty's Lodge commented, "We stayed in one of their cabins. We were on motorcycles. Couldn't have asked for better!"
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary significantly between locations - some provide only outdoor fire rings while others offer more complete kitchen setups. Adventures Unlimited Campground has an on-site restaurant and bar, reducing the need for cooking supplies. Several campgrounds maintain small markets or camp stores where basic provisions can be purchased. Firewood is available for purchase at most cabin rental locations including Adventures Unlimited, Cherohala Mountain Trails, and Ocoee River Area. Cherohala Mountain Trails Campground even offers free firewood with cabin rentals according to visitor reviews.
"The campground offers cabins and the cabin was pretty nice. It slept ten people. However, there is only one bathroom in the cabin. The toilet wasn’t working well."
"Great spot for tent campers, boondockers, or even rv’s that need water and power. You’re probably gonna see some weirdness here but that charm is what keeps the vibe alive."
from $10 - $45 / night
"Our family used a mix of a cabin and a tent, which worked out perfectly—it gave us a great option to get some AC while still letting the kids get the real tent-camping experience."
"There are cabins, a couple RV sites, and the rest of the grounds are available to pitch a tent wherever you want to. Bathrooms are clean. Firewood is free."
"Our first time here at the Hiwassee Outfitter camping area in Reliance, Tennessee. Most campsites have river view or stream view. One large circle, mostly tent camping. No electric hookup."
"Excellent sites, small outfitter store with food, drink, sundries. Breakfast & Lunch Diner. Multiple Float Rental types including sit in, sit on and inflatable kayaks."
"It has hiking trails bycyclin trails it also has local horse back riding that takes you up near Chilhowee Lake once to the top you get a really beautiful overlook of Parksville lake at one of the centered"
"We used the camping cabins. The campground is nice. It has many things to do like a pool, cornhole, horseshoes. The cabins are ok. They have three beds. One double and a set of bunk beds."
"Friendly Staff, Clean Bathrooms, Convenient Location. No honeywagon for water and electric only sites, but dump station in campground."
from $55 / night
"Visited whitewater rv park to go rafting on ocoee river. This park is close to everything. We spent the day hiking the mountain next to rv park. Then went kayaking down the river across the street."
from $45 - $50 / night
"I found this awesome campground close to the beginning of the Cherohala skyway in Tellico Plains."
"We stayed in one of there cabins. We were on motorcycles. Could t have ask for better!!"
from $20 / night
"Family friendly Glamping campsites with solar shower, queen bed, memory foam mattress, night stands, all the essential cookware, campfire and grill, bathroom facilities, extra 4 person tent."
from $89 - $120 / night
"We camped in a Pioneer campsite #2 which is a 3 sided pavilion that would easily sleep 8-10 people if you were only using bed rolls and sleeping bags."
"The campground is well situated in a mountain valley. the sites are flat and easy to access. The roads are a bit narrow but big enough if you take your time. "
Available next weekend
from $14 - $55 / night
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from $15 - $55 / night
ScoutI camped here with a friend last weekend and absolutely loved this place! It's a cute little site with a great host, clean bathrooms, free firewood, and super friendly dogs, goats, and people. I would for sure stay here again and recommend.
ScoutI was worried that I would arrive and find all the campsites occupied. This was not the case. When I got there around 5:30 there was only one other site taken. I didn’t see them until the next morning. By morning, there were two other sites occupied.
TravelerHard to find, really busy but most of them were hikers let left at nightfall.
GuideGreat campsites, little closer together than what I like but still nice and shaded all paved. Have three dump stations that are very nice. Will definitely come back. Better have reservations, cause it does stay full.
GuideBeautiful views from the trails. I went during the summer in July so it was on the busier side. There is a lake with a beach with boat and paddle board rentals. Seemed like a great spot to fish. Prepare for possibilities of bears as they were around. One night I must have not fully secured my bear box and a bear found my cooler. I tent camped on a pad where I can find some service (T-Mobile) but most spots are spotty. Next time I come, I want to try the back country locations. Trails are awesome with a cool story about the place around the tower and fortification. Attendants at the camp store were really nice. If groceries are needed there is grocery stores in the nearest town of Chatsworth down the mountain
TravelerWe had an awesome stay! Our family used a mix of a cabin and a tent, which worked out perfectly—it gave us a great option to get some AC while still letting the kids get the real tent-camping experience. We absolutely loved the French toast, and the bathroom and shower facilities were convenient. We really enjoyed our time and all the amenities. Thanks for a great stay!
LegendWe followed the confirmation email directions, which took us right to the campground. Check-in was quick, efficient, and exceptionally friendly. We were escorted to back-in Site 55, which was an easy back-in and one of the more spacious sites in the campground. We were glad we chose this site over one of the pull-throughs, which appeared much closer together. The long gravel pad easily accommodated our 40-foot fifth wheel and F-450, with well-positioned utilities. Since we were only overnighting, we did not disconnect. We received two bars on both Verizon and T-Mobile. The campground Wi-Fi was adequate for checking email and general browsing but not streaming. There are plenty of mature trees throughout the campground, so Starlink availability will vary by site. We chose not to deploy ours but believe Site 55 would have provided a usable view of the sky. The campground also features a fenced dog park that is large enough to actually throw a ball and let your dog run. Overall, this is a clean, well-maintained KOA with friendly staff, spacious back-in sites, and a convenient location, and it will definitely remain on our list of campgrounds for future visits to the Chattanooga area.
GuideVisiting family in Chattanooga who love this campground for their lakeside spots which we were sure to reserve early. Fun to swim directly at your campsite at the Smokemont loop. We like to run and bike, but there wasn’t much for options other than a VERY hilly loop of Gold Circle which still required a short time on the busy Hixon Pike. Beach area looked nice but didn’t use it as we swam at the campground and also from family’s boat. Bathrooms are as expected for a campground, I think the Windy Hills loop has a nicer bathroom and also would be closer to the playground.
ScoutJacqueline super sweet and helpful as was her husband when the electric pedestal went out. Unfortunately couldn’t fix at the time but we had our generator.
Cabin camping near Delano, Tennessee offers access to the Ocoee and Hiwassee Rivers with elevations ranging from 750 to 1,500 feet throughout the region. Summer temperatures typically reach 85-90°F with winter lows averaging 30-40°F. The area sits at the edge of Cherokee National Forest, creating diverse camping conditions from riverside sites to mountain settings.
Whitewater adventures: Ocoee River Experience LLC provides access to the Ocoee River, site of the 1996 Olympics whitewater events. "We spent the day hiking the mountain next to rv park. Then went kayaking down the river across the street," notes a visitor to nearby Whitewater RV Park.
Hiking trails: Fort Mountain State Park Campground offers multiple trail systems with significant elevation changes. "The Gahuti is the most known hiking trail here and we never saw another hiker on the trail except each other when our solo hiking excursions crossed paths," states one reviewer who spent 10 days exploring the park.
Music and entertainment: Campers at several locations mention live music options on weekends. "They have live music on weekends, and there is a very eclectic vibe. Great people watching," describes a visitor about the social atmosphere at one location.
Motorcycle-friendly accommodations: Smitty's Lodge Motorcycle Campground caters specifically to motorcycle travelers. "I found this awesome campground close to the beginning of the Cherohala skyway in Tellico Plains. Includes picnic table, fire pit and some chairs (they also sell firewood), clean restrooms and showers," reports a tent camper.
Platform camping: Some parks offer unique sleeping structures beyond standard cabins. "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," explains a camper who stayed at a platform site.
River access: Hiwassee River Area provides direct access to water activities. "Most campsites have river view or stream view. One large circle, mostly tent camping. No electric hookup. Water spigots throughout the campground but not directly at each site," details a visitor who enjoyed fishing from their campsite.
Water release schedules: Water levels on the Hiwassee River change daily. "The water gets released at 11am, so the current picks up and water levels will rise quickly," warns a camper, important information for fishing or water activities.
Variable amenities: Cabin facilities range from rustic to modern. "The campground offers cabins and the cabin was pretty nice. It slept ten people. However, there is only one bathroom in the cabin. The toilet wasn't working well," reports a visitor about one property's accommodations.
Seasonal considerations: Chattanooga North-Cleveland KOA operates year-round, unlike some seasonal facilities. "We used this spot as an overnight stay. They had a lot of things for the kids to do and the grounds were nice. However, it is on a noisy highway so you constantly hear the trucks and cars passing," notes a family who camped there.
Wildlife awareness: Bears are active in certain areas. "Two other couples at two separate platform sites had encounters with a bear the same weekend I was here," reports a solo camper, highlighting the importance of proper food storage and wildlife precautions.
Site selection for privacy: Choose carefully for family needs. "As one of our primary requirements for camping is privacy and a place our kids can run around without bothering anyone else, having a place slightly off the main road sounded perfect--and it was," shares a parent who visited with children.
Kid-friendly activities: Some campgrounds offer structured recreation options. "Between the variety of campsites, hiking, boat rentals, beach, and family activities, it would be easy to spend a week here in a camper or an RV and not even notice how fast the time was flying," states a homeschooling family who appreciated the educational opportunities.
Site leveling challenges: Some RV pads require significant adjustment. "We had about a 5 inch difference shopping towards the road. I used rocker blocks maxed out (about 4 inches in height) and still was not level," warns an RVer about a specific site.
Tent restrictions: Some locations limit tenting options. "We had an RV and a tent. They do not allow you to set up the tent on the same site so you have to rent an extra space," explains a family that needed both accommodations.
Utility connections: Whitewater RV Park - Ocoee TN provides full hookups with level concrete pads. "The sites are level and concrete with a nice fire pit," confirms a visitor who appreciated the convenient setup near rafting opportunities.
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