Best Campgrounds near Ducktown, TN

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Ducktown, TN has a lot to offer. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Ducktown, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. Find the best campgrounds near Ducktown, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.

Best Camping Sites Near Ducktown, Tennessee (272)

    1. Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Chuckey, TN
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 257-2167

    $14 - $32 / night

    "Large swimming pool, TONS of historical events around, hiking & river walks. Super clean and new bath houses as well. Honors Tennessee state discounts. If possible make reservations online."

    "The drive in follows the TN “Sunnyside Early Country Trail” through picturesque farmland with mountains in the near distance. Do your shopping before arrival, there’s nothing close to the park."

    2. Warriors' Path State Park Main Campground — Warriors' Path State Park

    26 Reviews
    Kingsport, TN
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 867-2757

    "We had a change of plans and made reservations at Warrior Path State Park on a whim - and are VERY glad we did."

    "This beautiful 970 acre Tennessee State Park is located on the shores of the 900 acre Patrick Henry Reservoir on the Holston River in Sullivan County."

    3. Baileyton KOA Holiday

    15 Reviews
    Ducktown, TN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 234-4992

    "Conveniently located close to highway 81 and town!"

    "Even though it's very close to the interstate, it was very quiet. We had a full hook up site, relatively level. It had a picnic table and fire ring."

    4. Moody Bluff Campground — Warriors' Path State Park

    6 Reviews
    Kingsport, TN
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 867-2757

    "All around wonderful place to camp"

    "updated bathhouses lots of shady sites sits on Patrick Henry Lake - no boat that’s ok rent paddle boats and kayaks at the Marina or just have lunch and watch the ducks on the water!"

    5. Katy Branch

    4 Reviews
    Erwin, TN
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 638-4109

    $75 / night

    "Very close to many trails. Clean showers and bathrooms. Loved it."

    "Came to stay at this campground because we wanted to do some hiking nearby that we haven't done in FOREVER!"

    6. Around Pond RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Greeneville, TN
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 234-0229

    "Did a couple of days at Around the Pond Campground in Greenville Tennessee.( mtns.) It was a awesome trip with our friends Ronni Herold& Dean."

    "Close to highway."

    7. Nolichucky Gorge Campground

    12 Reviews
    Erwin, TN
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 743-8876

    "Nolichucky Gorge is right next to USA Raft, same road, same entrance to the left. Veteran owned and well maintained. The staff is friendly and professional. River view sites, other sites and cabins."

    "This is a great spot located right next to USA Raft. There are a handful of tent only riverside camping spots with RV sites set back from the river."

    8. Riverpark Campground

    4 Reviews
    Erwin, TN
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 753-5359

    $51 - $73 / night

    "The riverfront spaces are amazing and just inches away from the Nolichucky River. If you love to fish or kayak this is a great location.

    The bathhouses are super clean."

    "Riverpark is a privately owned campground situated at the classic Big Rocks rapid on the Nolichucky river. "

    9. Lazy Llama Campground

    2 Reviews
    Chuckey, TN
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 330-5665

    $48 - $52 / night

    10. Roan Mountain State Park Campground

    47 Reviews
    Roan Mountain, TN
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 547-3906

    $14 - $54 / night

    "It is located in Roan Mountain Tennessee. The campground has clean bathhouses with hot showers."

    "Fire pits you had to walk up to but were away from tents, which I liked. Bathhouse was clean, well lit, pretty warm showers. Campground was very clean and has a lot of amenities."

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Recent Reviews near Ducktown, TN

934 Reviews of 272 Ducktown Campgrounds


  • Theresa S.
    Sep. 12, 2025

    Lake Haven Family Campground

    Stayed for the location, Left because of the owners

    As a retired Air Force couple with over five years of experience as full-time RVers, we have stayed at countless campgrounds across the country. We selected Lake Haven for an extended stay this past July while searching for a permanent home in the Lake Watauga area, drawn by its advertisement for year-round availability. The location is excellent, and our site was level with full hookups, a nice picnic table, and a fire pit. Maneuvering into the spot was also straightforward, despite some large boulders. Two concerns: no owners or host(s) onsite and the entrance/exits can be quite dangerous- each located on a curve. We really wanted to love this campground, but the positive aspects were completely overshadowed by the unprofessional behavior of the owners. The tone was set when we received a campground-wide text message asking“Please, for our sake, when away from your camper, set your AC temp to something reasonable(75 is what I use at my house when not home), to help us save on electricity”. While we understand the concern for costs, the request felt invasive. Then it got personal. In the first week of August, our daughter and her family were renting the on-site(3 bed/3 bath) Airbnb, and after she inquired about more toilet paper, one of the owners came to our RV site to confront us about it. We were shocked that a necessity for a rental guest was treated as a major issue, and the confrontational approach was completely uncalled for and made us feel extremely uncomfortable. To make matters worse, we later learned from other campers that the owners had been gossiping about our family and our stay. This was a major violation of our privacy and fostered a deeply unwelcoming atmosphere. While the physical campground has potential, we cannot recommend it. Feeling safe and respected is essential when you are camping, and due to the owners’ intrusive and unprofessional behavior, we decided to seek out another campground.

  • Shane N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 11, 2025

    Camp Stonefly

    Great small peacefully time

    Me and wife passing through. Stayed over weekend loved it

  • Gary S.
    Sep. 10, 2025

    Lake Haven Family Campground

    Stayed for the Location, Left because of the Owners

    As a retired Air Force couple with over five years of experience as full-time RVers, we have stayed at countless campgrounds across the country. We selected Lake Haven for an extended stay this past July while searching for a permanent home in the Lake Watauga area, drawn by its advertisement for year-round availability. The location is excellent, and our site was level with full hookups, a nice picnic table, and a fire pit. Maneuvering into the spot was also straightforward, despite some large boulders. Two concerns: no owners or host(s) onsite and the entrance/exits can be quite dangerous- each located on a curve. We really wanted to love this campground, but the positive aspects were completely overshadowed by the unprofessional behavior of the owners. The tone was set when we received a campground-wide text message asking“Please, for our sake, when away from your camper, set your AC temp to something reasonable(75 is what I use at my house when not home), to help us save on electricity”. While we understand the concern for costs, the request felt invasive. Then it got personal. In the first week of August, our daughter and her family were renting the on-site(3 bed/3 bath) Airbnb, and after she inquired about more toilet paper, one of the owners came to our RV site to confront us about it. We were shocked that a necessity for a rental guest was treated as a major issue, and the confrontational approach was completely uncalled for and made us feel extremely uncomfortable. To make matters worse, we later learned from other campers that the owners had been gossiping about our family and our stay. This was a major violation of our privacy and fostered a deeply unwelcoming atmosphere. While the physical campground has potential, we cannot recommend it. Feeling safe and respected is essential when you are camping, and due to the owners’ intrusive and unprofessional behavior, we decided to seek out another campground.

  • Robert N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Campfire Lodgings

    Tent camping

    Tent camping sites are walk in, down hill, obviously thar means hauling your stuff out uphill when you leave. RVers have a great view from the ridge top. But a difficult day camping is far better than any day at work.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Panther Creek State Park Campground

    Panther creek camping

    I had a very cute camp spot up in the woods away from the road it was number 50 it was so cute and quieter than the rest of the spots. It also had two fire pits one up by the tent area and one down by the picnic table

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 27, 2025

    Baileyton KOA Holiday

    Nice overnight stop

    We are headed from Atlanta to Fredericksburg VA for a wedding. This is a very nice place for an overnight stop, probably one of the nicest for a KOA. Very clean and tidy campground. Mostly level, gravel sites. But some grass between sites! Some shade. Full hookups. Clean bathroom & shower. Pool, playground, driving range, big water slide. The internet is VERY slow. Also lots of road noise from I-81. Gift shop & convenient store in office. We’ve taken our travel trailer to 48 states, and have found KOAs generally convenient, but not much more. This place is definitely above average

  • Robert B.
    Aug. 25, 2025

    Black Mountain Campground - CLOSED INDEFINITELY

    FR472 & Black Mountain Campground Closed

    FR 472 is closed at the Golf Course and there are hefty fines if you are caught walking beyond the gate.  Black Mountain Campground was destroyed by flooding caused by Hurricane Helene.  The bridge across the S. Toe River was broken and washed out.  The water system is also destroyed as well as the road network in the campground.  There have been no announcements by the Forest Service about plans to repair the facility and, after a year, my guess is that there never will be.

  • A
    Aug. 24, 2025

    Triple Creek Campground

    Would recommend!

    It got only for stars because I can hear traffic from my campsite.
    I was next to a brook, under a paw paw tree. It was safe, very friendly. The bath and shower house were clean and very nice for tent camping! Laundry room, firewood delivery.

  • PThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 16, 2025

    Around Pond RV Park

    Very nice stop over campground

    Stayed for one night as a stop over on our trip home. 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. Guy came up on a golf cart and confirmed my name. Took us right to our spot which was a full hook up pull through. Site was gravel and completely level. A lot of full time campers here but that doesn’t bother us at all. Nice little pond to walk the dogs around or just sit and relax. There is no store or pool but we never use those anyway. There is a laundry on site and a good size area with grills and picnic tables to use if you want. Sure it’s not a KOA with all the amenities but for a stop over or even a few day stay it’s fine. And ONLY $39 a night ! Btw KOA right down the road wouldn’t accept our reservation because they require a 2 night minimum.


Guide to Ducktown

Camping near Ducktown, Tennessee, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails around Roan Mountain State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, “The hiking is awesome. We hiked a trail that weaves through NC and TN.”
  • River Activities: At Hot Springs Campground, you can enjoy river rafting and tubing. A visitor shared, “Lots of river rafting opportunities and tubing in the refreshing river.”
  • Fishing: Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park Campground is great for fishing. One reviewer noted, “Great fishing in the Nolichucky River, but very dangerous river, DO NOT SWIM IN.”

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. A visitor at Warriors' Path State Park Main Campground said, “The bathhouse was meticulously clean all week.”
  • Friendly Staff: Many campers rave about the helpful staff. One camper at Nolichucky Gorge Campground mentioned, “The camp hosts are all very polite.”
  • Scenic Views: Campgrounds like Little Oak Campground offer beautiful views. A reviewer said, “Most sites have a view of South Holston Lake and trail access to the water.”

What you should know:

  • Crowded Weekends: Some campgrounds can get busy on weekends. A visitor at Hot Springs Campground noted, “It was comfortable during the weekdays, but started to get crowded during the weekend.”
  • Limited Privacy: Campers at Roan Mountain State Park Campground mentioned that “there isn’t much privacy” between sites.
  • Access to Amenities: Campgrounds like Baileyton KOA Holiday have good facilities, but some sites may not have full hookups. A camper shared, “The park has been expanded or reworked recently.”

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and activities. One camper at Nolichucky Gorge Campground said, “A short trail brings you to Cherokee Beach where you can swim and chill out.”
  • Spacious Sites: Choose campgrounds with larger sites for more room. A visitor at Cardens Bluff Campground mentioned, “Large sites. Clean hot showers.”
  • Plan for Noise: Some campgrounds can be noisy, especially if near water or busy areas. A camper at Nolichucky Gorge Campground noted, “The camp can get a little noisy if you are in the RV area.”

Tips from RVers:

Camping near Ducktown, Tennessee, has something for everyone, whether you’re into hiking, fishing, or just relaxing by the water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Ducktown, TN?

According to TheDyrt.com, Ducktown, TN offers a wide range of camping options, with 272 campgrounds and RV parks near Ducktown, TN and 16 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Ducktown, TN?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Ducktown, TN is Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 20 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Ducktown, TN?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 16 free dispersed camping spots near Ducktown, TN.