Best Equestrian Camping near Etowah, TN

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Etowah, TN (16)

    Camper-submitted photo from Gee Creek Campground — Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Gee Creek Campground — Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Gee Creek Campground — Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Gee Creek Campground — Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Gee Creek Campground — Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park
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    2. Cades Cove Campground

    94 Reviews
    533 Photos
    608 Saves
    Townsend, Tennessee

    Overview

    Over 2 million visitors annually come to enjoy the scenic beauty of Cades Cove and its many historic structures. Popular activities here include hiking, biking, touring the 11-mile Cades Cove loop road and observing wildlife. Whether blanketed in bright wildflowers in the spring or vivid colors in the fall, the scenery at Cades Cove never disappoints.

    Recreation

    The Great Smoky Mountains are a hikers paradise and visitors to Cades Cove Campground love the 5-mile roundtrip hike to Abram Falls. From Cades Cove Loop Road, follow the signage at the turnoff for directions to the trailhead. Although Abrams Falls is only 20 feet high, the large volume of water rushing over falls more than makes up for its lack of height. The long, deep pool at its base is very picturesque. The trail to the falls traverses pine-oak forest on the ridges and hemlock and rhododendron forest along the creek. The waterfall and creek are named for Cherokee Chief Abram or Abraham whose village once stood several miles downstream. A nearby horse stable provides one-hour horseback rides as well as hay rides and carriage rides from March through October, offering recreational activities for the entire family. Campers can also enjoy high-quality backcountry fishing in the cool waters of the countless streams and rivers that snake through the mountains, with trout available in abundance.

    Natural Features

    Cades Cove is a broad, verdant valley surrounded by mountains and is one of the most popular destinations in the Great Smokies. It offers some of the best opportunities for wildlife viewing in the park. Large numbers of white-tailed deer are frequently seen, and sightings of black bear, coyote, ground hog, turkey, raccoon, skunk, and other animals are also possible. For hundreds of years Cherokee Indians hunted in Cades Cove but archeologists have found no evidence of major settlements. The first Europeans settled in the cove sometime between 1818 and 1821. By 1830 the population of the area had already swelled to 271.

    Nearby Attractions

    The park holds one of the best collections of log buildings in the eastern United States. Over 90 historic structures, including houses, barns, outbuildings, churches, schools and grist mills, have been preserved or rehabilitated in the park, a few of which are easily accessible from the Cades Cove loop road. Townsend, located about nine miles away, offers full service grocery stores and fuel.

    Contact Info

    This location has limited staffing. Please call (865) 448-4103 for general information.

    Charges & Cancellations

    If you plan to arrive at a date later than your arrival date you MUST contact the campground office 865-448-4103 in order to avoid a cancellation to your reservation. If you wish to cancel your reservation the day of your arrival you MUST contact the campground office 865-448-4103 in order to receive a refund. Rules and reservation policies can be found at https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Cades Cove Group Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Cades Cove Group Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Cades Cove Group Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Cades Cove Group Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Cades Cove Group Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Cades Cove Group Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    3. Cades Cove Group Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    26 Reviews
    68 Photos
    159 Saves
    Townsend, Tennessee

    Overview

    Over 2 million visitors annually come to enjoy the scenic beauty of Cades Cove and its many historic structures, popular biking and hiking trails and scenic waterfalls and streams. Tucked in the mountains under a lush, shaded canopy, this group campground offers the best that the Great Smoky Mountains National park has to offer.

    Recreation

    The Great Smoky Mountains are a hikers paradise and visitors to Cades Cove Campground love the 5-mile roundtrip hike to Abram Falls. From Cades Cove Loop Road, turnoff at the sign and follow the directions to the trailhead. Although Abrams Falls is only 20 feet high, the large volume of water rushing over falls more than makes up for its lack of height. The long, deep pool at its base is very picturesque. The trail to the falls traverses pine-oak forest on the ridges and hemlock and rhododendron forest along the creek. The waterfall and creek are named for Cherokee Chief Abram or Abraham whose village once stood several miles downstream. A nearby horse stable provides one-hour horseback rides as well as hay rides and carriage rides from March through October, offering recreational activities for the entire family. Campers can also enjoy high-quality backcountry fishing in the cool waters of the countless streams and rivers that snake through the mountains, with trout available in abundance.

    Natural Features

    Cades Cove is a broad, verdant valley surrounded by mountains and is one of the most popular destinations in the Great Smokies. It offers some of the best opportunities for wildlife viewing in the park. Large numbers of white-tailed deer are frequently seen, and sightings of black bear, coyote, ground hog, turkey, raccoon, skunk, and other animals are also possible. For hundreds of years Cherokee Indians hunted in Cades Cove but archeologists have found no evidence of major settlements. The first Europeans settled in the cove sometime between 1818 and 1821. By 1830 the population of the area had already swelled to 271.

    Nearby Attractions

    The park holds one of the best collections of log buildings in the eastern United States. Over 90 historic structures, including houses, barns, outbuildings, churches, schools and grist mills, have been preserved or rehabilitated in the park, a few of which are easily accessible from the Cades Cove Loop Road. Townsend, located about nine miles away, offers full service grocery stores and fuel.

    Charges & Cancellations

    If you plan to arrive at a date later than your arrival date you MUST contact the campground office 865-448-4103 in order to avoid a cancellation to your reservation. If you wish to cancel your reservation the day of your arrival you MUST contact the campground office 865-448-4103 in order to receive a refund. Rules and reservation policies can be found at https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group

    $50 / night

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      4. Lost Corral Horse Camp

      1 Review
      2 Saves
      Delano, Tennessee

      Overview

      This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

      • RVs
      • Tents
      • Equestrian
      • Trash
      • Toilets
      Camper-submitted photo from Toqua Beach Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Toqua Beach Campground
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      Camper-submitted photo from Toqua Beach Campground

      5. Toqua Beach Campground

      3 Reviews
      12 Photos
      27 Saves
      Vonore, Tennessee

      Toqua Campground has Premium RV sites, Standard RV sites, and Primitive Cabins. All RV sites are full hookup.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access

      $49 - $69 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Hickey Gap (Cohutta WMA)
      Camper-submitted photo from Hickey Gap (Cohutta WMA)
      Camper-submitted photo from Hickey Gap (Cohutta WMA)
      Camper-submitted photo from Hickey Gap (Cohutta WMA)
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      Camper-submitted photo from Young Branch Horse Camp
      Camper-submitted photo from Young Branch Horse Camp
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      Camper-submitted photo from Young Branch Horse Camp
      Camper-submitted photo from Young Branch Horse Camp

      7. Young Branch Horse Camp

      1 Review
      8 Photos
      8 Saves
      Tallassee, Tennessee

      Young Branch Campground is situated near Citico Creek. It is one of Cherokee National Forest's two horse campgrounds. Visitors enjoy horseback riding, hiking, fishing and rafting. Recreation Young Branch is situated near the Little Citico Horse Trails, a system of more than 15 miles of trails that mostly follow old Forest Service and logging roads, along ridgelines and over creeks. Citico Creek offers plenty of fishing and rafting opportunities. Facilities This primitive campground has seven accessible, equestrian campsites available for reservations. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, grill and lantern post. Vault toilets are provided. No water or electric hookups are available. Horses may drink from Citico Creek. A corral and 25 horse stalls with feeding bins are provided. Horses must be kept in the corral, stalls or in trailers and are not permitted in campsites, tied to trees or in the grass. Manure must be placed in provided manure bins before departure. Natural Features The campground is set in a densely wooded area about 100 yards from Citico Creek, within the Cherokee National Forest in eastern Tennessee. The forest stretches from Chattanooga to Bristol, along the North Carolina border. Cherokee is Tennessee's only national forest. It covers 650,000 acres in the heart of the Southern Appalachians and is home to more than 20,000 species of plants and animals, as well as many rivers, creeks and lakes. Elevations range from 750 to 5,500 feet. Nearby Attractions Vonore, Tennessee is approximately 20 miles from the campground and makes for an interesting day trip for its rich Native American archeological history. The town contains the nearest telephone, gas and food. ADA Access: N

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • Tents
      • Equestrian

      $15 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Cottonwood Patch Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Cottonwood Patch Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Cottonwood Patch Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Cottonwood Patch Campground
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      Camper-submitted photo from Cottonwood Patch Campground

      8. Cottonwood Patch Campground

      1 Review
      6 Photos
      3 Saves
      Cisco, Georgia

      Overview

      Cottonwood Patch Campground is a multi-use campground focused primarily on equestrian camping, but welcomes traditional "car" camping. The campground is located within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in the Alaculsy Valley of the Cohutta Mountains in north Georgia. Cottonwood Patch Campground is a quaint campground found along the Conasauga River, just above its junction with the Jacks River. Mixed hardwood forest surrounds the campground. The campground is partially shaded most of the summer with planted cottonwoods and sawtooth oaks. Average daytime summer temperatures are in the mid-80s with average daytime winter temperatures in the 50s.__ In the late 1800s into the 1930s, Alaculsy Valley was a thriving community. The valley contained homes, farms, a church, a post office, a grist mill, a school, cemeteries, and possibly a furnace for smelting iron. Across the Jacks River, in Tennessee, were other similar communities, a Civilian Conservation Corps work camp, and the location of the original U.S. Forest Service facility that managed the area. Some of the most development in the area was during the logging boom of the early 1900s. This area was the main hub for logging operations in the Cohutta Mountains. Train tracks followed the Conasauga and Jacks Rivers deep into the mountains. Lumbermen in logging camps far back in the mountains would cut timber and have it loaded onto flat cars. These loaded railroad cars would be pulled by the powerful Shay locomotives owned by the Conasauga River Lumber Company to its mill in Conasauga, Tennessee. Once an area was logged, the camp buildings would be loaded up onto the flat cars by small steam cranes and unloaded at the next area prepared for a camp. The Conasauga Trail in Tennessee follows the old railroad bed downstream and the Jacks River Trail in Georgia follows the old railroad bed upstream into the Cohutta Wilderness.__ Looking at the area today, one would never know such development once existed. The U.S. Forest Service, along with partnerships with other agencies and organizations, work together to manage the National Forest lands.__ Recreation activities around the Cottonwood Patch Campground include camping, picnicking, hiking, hunting, fishing, and horseback riding (visitors must provide their own horses). Hunting and fishing regulations are set by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

      Recreation

      The Cottonwood Patch Campground not only serves as a place to rest and relax by the campfire, but it serves as a base camp for activities located throughout the National Forest, such as hiking, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, and birdwatching.__ Cottonwood Patch Campground is a popular area for equestrian users. The start of the Iron Mountain trail is located in the campground. The trail can be used by both horse riders and hikers. Horses are permitted on numbered Forest Service Roads that are both open to traffic and gated. Please be aware and mindful of vehicular traffic on Forest Service Roads.__ Hunting is also a popular activity near the Cottonwood Patch Campground area. The 96,583 acre Cohutta Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is a cooperatively managed area within the boundaries of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The U.S. Forest Service and Georgia Department of Natural Resources work together to provide hunters opportunities to harvest bear, deer, wild hog, and various species of small game. The Georgia DNR maintains the majority of wildlife openings/food plots, conduct wildlife surveys, and set the hunting regulations. The U.S. Forest Service manages the receation facilities, roads, vegetation, fire, vegetation, and general forest. When hiking or riding horses during hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and be aware that hunters are out legally participating in their version of recreational activities.__ Amateur naturalists can have a great time seeking out non-game species, such as birds, small mammals, amphibians, and reptiles, along with hundreds of species of plants to check off their life lists.

      Facilities

      The Cottonwood Patch Campground not only serves as a place to rest and relax by the campfire, but it serves as a base camp for activities located throughout the National Forest, such as hiking, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, and birdwatching.__ Cottonwood Patch Campground is a popular area for equestrian users. The start of the Iron Mountain trail is located in the campground. The trail can be used by both horse riders and hikers. Horses are permitted on numbered Forest Service Roads that are both open to traffic and gated. Please be aware and mindful of vehicular traffic on Forest Service Roads.__ Hunting is also a popular activity near the Cottonwood Patch Campground area. The 96,583 acre Cohutta Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is a cooperatively managed area within the boundaries of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The U.S. Forest Service and Georgia Department of Natural Resources work together to provide hunters opportunities to harvest bear, deer, wild hog, and various species of small game. The Georgia DNR maintains the majority of wildlife openings/food plots, conduct wildlife surveys, and set the hunting regulations. The U.S. Forest Service manages the receation facilities, roads, vegetation, fire, vegetation, and general forest. When hiking or riding horses during hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and be aware that hunters are out legally participating in their version of recreational activities.__ Amateur naturalists can have a great time seeking out non-game species, such as birds, small mammals, amphibians, and reptiles, along with hundreds of species of plants to check off their life lists.

      Natural Features

      Cottonwood Patch Campground is located in the Georgia mountains near the Tennessee/Georgia state line. It is surrounded by thousands of acres of national forest, free flowing mountain rivers, and babbling streams. It is located along the Conasauga River and near the border of the the Cohutta Wilderness.__ The Conasauga River watershed is one of the most ecologically diverse watersheds in the United States. This watershed contains 76 species of fish, more than the entire Columbia and Colorado Watersheds combined. Rare crayfish, mollusks, and even the Federally Endangered Blue Shiner are found in the Conasauga River. The U.S. Forest Service along with conservation partners annually place spawning logs in the river to provide habitat for Blue Shiners.__ Adjacent to Cottonwood Patch Campground is the 45,000 acre Cohutta/Big Frog Wilderness (the largest Federally Designated Wilderness Area east of the Mississippi River). The Cohutta Wilderness contains 91 miles of arduous backpacking trails. The 1964 Wilderness Act requires Federally established Wilderness Areas to maintain a wild character about them. Wilderness trails are maintained by volunteers, Forestry Technicians, and partner organizations. Directed by the Wilderness Act, trails are cleared using traditional hand tools, such as crosscut saws and sling blades. The use of gas powered and mechanized equipment is prohibited, even for forest managers in the Cohutta Wilderness. These trails are minimally managed and minimally marked, keeping with Wilderness character. These trails are not meant for simple strolls through the forest. Trails are frequently blocked by trees and undergrowth, making them difficult to follow at times. Orienteering skills using terrain features, map, and compass are extremely important and essential in the Cohutta Wilderness, as GPS is unreliable and not recommended.__ An array of colorful wildflowers can be found throughout spring and summer months. In spring, the beautiful purple/blue flowers of Virginia Bluebells can be found in large colonies along the Conasauga River. Numerous trilliums carpet the forest floor. Wild Geraniums, Blood Root, Mayapple and many other wildflowers provide flashes of color to the the new spring forest. Summer gives way to asters, rhododendron, and other flowers, providing a splash of color until the changing leaves provide the color in fall. Please only look at wildflowers, do not pick them.

      Nearby Attractions

      Conasauga River Blue Hole: The Conasauga River has an array of colorful and unique fish species. The best way to see them is to get in the water with them. The Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee maintains a small picnic area and snorkeling area located 1.5 miles north of Cottonwood Patch Campground in Tennessee. Visitors can either snorkel on their own (provide your own equipment) or take a guided tour with the Cherokee National Forest. For guided tours and more infomation visit the Cherokee National Forest at the following link. Conasauga River Blue Hole__ Directions: Turn left out of the campground onto Forest Service Road 16. Follow FSR 16 for 3/4 mile. Cross the metal Jacks River Bridge and turn left onto Sheeds Creek Road. Follow Sheeds Creek road 3/4 mile until reaching the entrance to the Conasauga River Blue Hole parking lot on the left.__ Sumac Creek Shooting Range (Digital Fee Area, see Recreation.gov page): A U.S. Forest Service shooting range provided to hone your shooting skills. You must provide your own firearm, ammunition, and targets. For more information visit: Sumac Creek Shooting Range__ Directions: Leaving the campground, turn right onto Forest Road 16. Follow this road for approximately 7 miles. The entrance to the shooting range is on the left where gravel road turns back into pavement.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Reservable
      • RVs
      • Tents
      • Group

      $8 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Camp Woodruff Boy Scout Summer Camp

      9. Camp Woodruff Boy Scout Summer Camp

      2 Reviews
      1 Photo
      6 Saves
      Culberson, North Carolina
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access

      $10 - $25 / night

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        10. Notchy Creek - Tellico Lake

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        6 Saves
        Vonore, Tennessee

        51 Sites With 4 Tent Sites – Wooded & Lakefront

        Electric and Water Dumpstation Bath Houses Convenient Boat Docks Easy Access Boat Ramp Beach with Designated Swimming Area On-Site Mini-convenience Store Security Gate Entrance Resident Manager / Office hours 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • Tents
        • Group

        $24 - $40 / night

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      Recent Equestrian Reviews in Etowah

      172 Reviews of 16 Etowah Campgrounds


      • GThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Cades Cove Campground
        Aug. 22, 2024

        Cades Cove Campground

        Awesome time

        If you're looking for peace and quiet, then this is the place to be. Had numerous sightings of wildlife even in the campground. Note... Do not forget to remove the drip pan on the Blackstone!!!! Doing so just erritates the bears.

      • BThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Hickey Gap (Cohutta WMA)
        Apr. 17, 2024

        Hickey Gap (Cohutta WMA)

        Free camping next to a beautiful creek.

        Very nice CG with picnic tables, pit toilet and trash can. I saw 3 copper heads at the creek.

      • BThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Cottonwood Patch Campground
        Apr. 17, 2024

        Cottonwood Patch Campground

        Fairly primitive

        Level spots with picnic tables. Not directly on the river but is accessible. A lot of equestrians stay here but anyone can. It does have a pit toilet that was maintained.

      • Allen S.
        Camper-submitted photo from Toqua Beach Campground
        Aug. 29, 2023

        Toqua Beach Campground

        Lakeside Camping

        This is a very clean, gated campground located right on the lake with available boat slips to rent during your stay. This is a very open campground with very few trees. The sites are concrete and gravel.

      • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Cades Cove Campground
        Jul. 25, 2023

        Cades Cove Campground

        Sites - Close , Nearby Attractions Suberb

        Cades Cove: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer) Overall Rating: 3 Price 2023: $15 w America The Beautiful Usage during visit: Packed. Site Privacy: Tightly packed. Site Spacing: Most sites are close Site surface: Blacktop Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Low Road Noise: None. Not near main road Electric Hookup: No Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes Potable Water Available: At toilet facilities. Generators: Allowed Bathroom: Yes. Flush toilets Showers: No Pull Throughs: some Cell Service (AT&T): Setting: Open with some woods. Not pretty in my opinion. Nearby driving loop w trails is well worth the stay over.
        Weather: 70s and low 80s Bugs: Not bad Solar: There are enough trees to interfere w fixed roof panels. Host: Around. They do no regulate offenses as tightly as I’d expected. Sites: B+ (door side more private w thick shrubbery & pretty private back: 68, 80, 83, 43, 45,46 47,48,50 , 16. 4, 5, 21

        B- (door points to corner but shrubbery is open, and private in back) 70 , 18, 42,1. - still better than most sites .

        C. Back of site a bit more private: 72,81, 84, 85, 44, 60,62,

        Most others are at least semi private to rear only

      • Emma T.
        Camper-submitted photo from Cades Cove Campground
        May. 6, 2023

        Cades Cove Campground

        Relaxing and adventurous

        Cades coves was a good campground for our first visit to the smoky mountains. The sites were pretty close to each other but the store was convenient and awesome proximity when we biked the loop. Far drive from all of the other hikes and adventures we did.

      • Heather The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Cades Cove Group Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park
        Apr. 22, 2023

        Cades Cove Group Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

        Lovely Stay!

        My dog and I enjoyed 4 nights here. The sites are well spaced and the tent pad is even. The bathrooms could use an update but I was just happy they’re flush toilets! There are no showers. There is no cell service with T-Mobile. The rangers are friendly and the campground is clean. Cades Cove loop is within a short distance and I saw bears every day as well as turkey and deer.

      • Heather The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Cades Cove Campground
        Apr. 22, 2023

        Cades Cove Campground

        Lovely stay!

        My dog and I enjoyed 4 nights here! The sites are well spaced and the tent pad is nice and even. The bathroom could use an update but I’m happy they were flush toilets because that means no smell! There is no cell service with T-Mobile, so have a good book, downloaded shows, crossword book, or what have you. Cades Cove Loop is very close and I saw turkeys and bears every day on the loop- I heard a turkey in the campground but never saw him; also heard coyotes every night.

      • C
        Camper-submitted photo from Cades Cove Campground
        Apr. 7, 2023

        Cades Cove Campground

        Quiet campground with bike rentals available

        Clean, quiet campground with bike rentals available. The loop is extremely close by and offers lots of wildlife and nature to take in.

        Absolutely no service with Verizon so be prepared with a good book or downloaded shows if you need.

      • Mike H.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Hickey Gap (Cohutta WMA)
        Aug. 9, 2022

        Hickey Gap (Cohutta WMA)

        Peaceful sleep next to a creek

        This was a beautiful little spot next to a creek. There are 5 sites in all. It was a Monday in August, and there were two spots available.

        There was a pit toilet with plenty of toilet paper and it was quite clean.

        There's also a bear box and signs clearly indicating there are bears around and that you should keep all food in your vehicle or use the box.

        Lastly, the road up there is all rock/dirt with a several hundred foot drop-off on the right side and no guardrail. There were a few hairpin turns. And then the driveway to and from the camp area is quite steep. Our 2WD (front wheel drive) Honda Passport struggled to get back up it on our way out, and we had to hit the steepest part with some speed to make it out.

        We saw a van/bus dweller there, but just know what you're getting into.

      • Bryan W.
        Camper-submitted photo from Cades Cove Group Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park
        Jun. 16, 2022

        Cades Cove Group Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

        Busy BUT beautiful

        Cades Cove is awesome.  The loop can be hiked, biked, or driven by car.  The loop is the real attraction and it's a really great experience with the history and things to see.

        The gift shop is the best I've been in for a campground.  There is a restruant that sells food inside, and the part I loved was that It sold ice cream.  It closed at 5pm, so I only got it once.

        The pavilion has good WIFI.

        The bathroom in our area must have had something wrong as it looked clean but smelled horrible.  Other bathrooms didn't have this issue.

        Our site C55 was so close to the neighbors I would not recommend that site.  Some sites did not have this issue, but that campground really packs people in pretty close.  

        I really loved the trip there, and would recommend it, especially if you don't stay in c55, and they somehow figure out how to clear up that horrible smell in the bathroom near c55.  haha. 

        Lots and lots of fireflies each night.  My son loved it.

      • Timothy T.
        Camper-submitted photo from Toqua Beach Campground
        May. 15, 2022

        Toqua Beach Campground

        Beautiful Lake views

        They have gravel lots that are somewhat level. We stayed at site 104. People before us absolutely left a mess. But with that being said the lake is beautiful. We didn't see the beach till the last day we were there unfortunately. But it look like an awesome area. There is a Beach area with volleyball. We didn't have much luck fishing but we tried anyway. Always relaxing. Awesome place we're going to stay in 114 next time if we can get it

      • John B.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Hickey Gap (Cohutta WMA)
        May. 15, 2022

        Hickey Gap (Cohutta WMA)

        Beautiful area!

        This area is easily accessible but can be packed during prime camping season! There is a beautiful waterfall about a mile down trail from camp and tons of great swimming areas!

      • michelle J.
        Camper-submitted photo from Gee Creek Campground — Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park
        May. 6, 2022

        Gee Creek Campground — Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park

        Would go again, just not very soon

        Overall it was nice, but not my favorite place I’ve been to. I thought I chose a campsite right on the water, but we couldn’t actually see the water. However, we did walk around the site to where we could get in the water and it was really pretty there. There was a playground, the bathrooms were in pretty good shape, they had a dump site, and water. So yeah, my husband and I both liked it, but we would just visit some other campsites before coming right back to this one.

      • M
        Camper-submitted photo from Cades Cove Campground
        May. 3, 2022

        Cades Cove Campground

        Week stay

        Great place to take the family to enjoy nature. Plenty of trails and wildlife to see. 15 minute drive Townsend. Very quiet at night so you can hear the night owls and coyotes at night.

      • B
        Camper-submitted photo from Gee Creek Campground — Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park
        Apr. 4, 2022

        Gee Creek Campground — Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park

        Campground itself is kind of lame- there is plenty to do outside of it.

        So the campsite is very open, flat and the spaces are pretty small. You can pretty much hear conversations from other campsites at yours. Honestly this is not my kind of camping, Walmart parking lot offers similar ambiance.

      • A
        Camper-submitted photo from Shady Grove
        Feb. 15, 2022

        Shady Grove

        Great Place

        A little biased as I know the owner but its great place to stay tons of activities to do right on site!!!

      • Kamryn C.
        Camper-submitted photo from Cades Cove Campground
        Dec. 11, 2021

        Cades Cove Campground

        Love it

        If you’re wanting seclusion, this isn’t the campground for you. But if you want accessibility and lots of things to do this place is great.



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