Amongst the most beautiful mountains and riverland in the world, our campground on the Nolichucky River and Cherokee National Park offer spectacular opportunities for fun. If you love nature, camp or “glamp” with us at Riverpark Campground. We love nature, too.

Riverpark Campground

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USA Raft Adventure Resort

At just over two miles from Interstate 81 on the Tennessee/ Virginia border in Bristol, this fully equipped, pet friendly campsite is ideally set on a 50 acre private family farm. You will enjoy amazing long range mountain views and our hiking trails. Bring your food, drinks, and bedding, we provide an amazing 10x12 safari tent with a comfy queen bed & camp furniture.(Tentrr Signature Site).

Also at the campsite is a stone fire pit, with swing grill top. We have water, outhouse, camp sink & shower.

We can also provide some extras, such as firewood, a cooler filled w/ ice, drinking water, and camp cookware for a small fee. These things free up that valuable car space when traveling.

Located just 3 miles from the new Hard Rock Casino in Bristol. 5 Miles to downtown State Street, and 5 miles to The Pinnacle for retail therapy & “Eats”.

Come camp & hike at Buck Rock Farm.



Buck Rock Farm

Crossville KOA

Boots Off Hostel & Campground

- Lowest rates of ANY park that touches Bristol Motor Speedway
- Campground, Villas, and Event Parking
- Brand new fully furnished air-conditioned villas
- 14 stall bath houses. 4 DUMP STATIONS. 2 WATER STATIONS
- 120 acres to hike, bike, and explore
- 1 mile of BEAVER creek to fish, swim, and wade
- Only 4/10 mile to Bristol Motor Speedway (no road to cross!)
- 1 mile to Walmart and Restaurants
- Full security guard protection
- Gated and restricted for your protection
- All campsites level
- Friendly and helpful campground staff
- Full hookups with water, sewer (limited), and electricity
- 15 acres of open camping for tents, bedrolls, and economy
- 10 acres of display or parade area
- Very convenient and quiet with trees/creek setting
- Open year round upon request
- May be rented entirely for special events
- Year-round camper storage
- Winterizing and camper repair available
- 1 mile to 80 mile Boone Lake shoreline
- 7 miles to 85 mile Holston Lake shoreline

Thunder Mountain Campground 

[View of Watauga Lake in Cherokee National Forests](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5274081.jpg) Water recreation is abundant in this area, featuring Watauga Lake; the Doe, Elk and Watauga rivers; several streams and seven waterfalls. Highly developed recreation areas along Watauga Lake provide facilities for fishing, picnicking, swimming and boat launching. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail runs through the area's backcountry. Camp on the lakeshore at Cardens Bluff or in the backcountry along Laurel Fork Creek at Dennis Cove. Watuaga Lake Area Map Watuaga Lake Area Guide

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## Overview

Katy Branch, a former Youth Conservation Corp Camp, is a private outdoor pavilion surrounded by beautiful Tennessee woodland in the Cherokee National Forest.

#### Natural Features:

Katy Branch is located in open woodland. A more heavily forested area and an open area, part of which is used for parking, is adjacent to the pavilion area. 

#### Recreation:

Forested land is available for hiking and exploration and an open area is available for group activities.

#### Facilities:

Rental facilities include an open pavilion with fireplace and four large picnic tables. The pavilion is attached to a building that contains two accessible restrooms and a "kitchen" area with stainless steel sink, microwave and refrigerator. A large outdoor charcoal grill and five folding tables and 80 folding chairs are also available with the rental. The pavilion is located about .5 miles on a gravel road, closed to the public.

#### Nearby Attractions:

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