18 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Several RV campgrounds near Ocoee, TN offer full hookup sites with 30/50-amp electric, water, and sewer connections, making eastern Tennessee a practical base for outdoor recreation. Whitewater RV Park offers 24 concrete sites with full hookups including 30/50-amp electric, water, and sewer connections. Ocoee RV Park features 46 sites with water, sewer, and electric hookups, accommodating larger rigs. Parksville Lake RV Campground, located in Cherokee National Forest, has electric sites but limited water access with shared spigots throughout the campground rather than individual water hookups. The campground loop can be challenging to navigate for larger vehicles. "The RV Campground area is nicely shaded. Several sites were closed due to social distancing. If interested in this area, I would try to lock in a spot as early as you can. There were only a few pull through spots. Many of the sites that you back in to were pretty narrow."
Navigation into mountain campgrounds may require careful driving on winding roads with elevation changes. Parksville Lake and Chilhowee Recreation Area remain seasonal, typically operating from spring through fall, while private RV parks like Whitewater and Ocoee offer year-round access. Sanitary dump stations are available at most locations, though some campers noted the need to fill water tanks upon arrival at Chilhowee since RV sites lack individual water connections. Cell service varies throughout the region, with better connectivity at lower elevations. According to one visitor, "We had site 6 which was creekside. Beautiful! Small campground, one clean bathroom with free hot showers. Lots of tree cover which helped to keep the campsite cool and provided some shelter from rain."
"Parksville Lake RV Campground is an absolute gem! I had a fantastic stay here. The campground is beautifully maintained, and the sites are nice, spacious, and wonderfully shaded by the trees."
"So peaceful. The campground hosts were phenomenal!!! They made sure all campers had everything they need. They also make sure people are following the rules!!"
Available next weekend
from $20 - $40 / 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
"Coming up the mountain has some steep grades and a few switch backs that you can't see around."
"Nice area with picnic tables and beach area. Best thing to us was the hiking trail that we walked with fresh blueberry bushes on our side. Fairly easy trail to see beautiful waterfall. Pet friendly"
Available next weekend
from $12 - $30 / night
from $45 / night
from $30 - $35 / night
"Great Mountain top, RV getaway, water and electric hookup, quiet and pet friendly. Amazing views of the morning sunrise over the mountain tops."
"Quiet, Relaxing and good for your soul.. The owners go over and above with any questions you may have. Very friendly. If you are looking for the "Resort" hustle and bustle this is not for you."
Available next weekend
from $50 - $60 / night
"It is very easy to get to, but part of that convenience comes with an absence of quiet; the interstate runs directly beside the campground, and is visible from the storage sites across from sites 11-24"
"Stayed at this park twice now, both in pull-through spots. Convenient access to the winery at the entrance!"
"Overnite is j1 mile off I-75 and very quiet at night. Full hookups and our campsite was very level. "
"We still had full hookups and they were so nice about everything. This park is very conveniently located North of Chattanooga and South of Knoxville."
"Stayed June 4th - 7th had a great stay and a great time great campground setup and convenient to town and stores, even with highway being close a peaceful and relaxing stay when In Chatsworth we will stay"
from $35 - $50 / night
"No bathhouse,pool or other amenities. Does have very nice place to walk, dog park/wash,corn hole, fire pit with two chairs to use. We loved it there. Check the price."
"Close to everything. Racing just down the street. That’s a positive or negative. On the nights they are racing you hear I’m the cars at the track."
from $70 - $85 / night
GuideLeft Pigeon Forge Tn. GPS took us on an adventure, route 129 The Tail of the Dragon 318 curves switchback and hairpins I was nervous but slayed it. Lol. Peachtree Cove RV Park is perfect for quiet camping. Dog run area stream or river at most sites. I had a reservation at Andrew’s Valley Railway Tour highly recommend both of these
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.
ScoutA great find to hang your hat for the evening. New owners look like they are doing amazing up grades. Our site 57 didn’t have a picnic table or fire ring but I’m sure they are working on it. Fairly quite and we would for sure come back and give it a 5 star when their done on the remodel.
GuideParksville Lake RV Campground is an absolute gem! I had a fantastic stay here. The campground is beautifully maintained, and the sites are nice, spacious, and wonderfully shaded by the trees. We loved the layout of the RV loop, especially the outer section where a peaceful creek flows right past the sites—the sound of the water at night was perfect. The restrooms and showers were exceptionally clean and well-kept. I had Starlink connectivity at my site and my WeBoost cell signal booster gave me up to three bars on AT&T. The campground host was incredibly nice, welcoming, and helpful. It's a wonderful, relaxing spot, and I will definitely be back!
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.
GuideThis is one of several USFS campgrounds that are within a few miles of each other. The cost is only $8/night, first come first served. The sites are fairly large with about half of them on a wide, clear creek. There is no running water, but there are bear proof trash cans and vault toilets that were fairly clean, but didn't smell great.
There is free potable water and an RV dump station about a mile away at the North River Game Checking Station on River Road near the Spivey Cove campground..
The campsite was clean with picnic table, fire ring, and a lantern post. The fire ring was almost full of ashes and it appears that campers have to clean them out themselves.
The Green Cove Angler store is a couple miles away and has ice, firewood and other camper things.
Unfortunately, while we were there, it was bear hunting season and another camper had multiple barking and baying dogs that went on and on for hours.
TravelerHard to find, really busy but most of them were hikers let left at nightfall.
TravelerWater was very low and poor quality. Host was friendly but don’t buy his wood - it doesn’t burn well. County water tasted funny, probably minimal treatment. We had quite a hike to the restroom, which wasn’t regularly cleaned.
ScoutThis was a very nice campground! The tent areas are partially gravel so it helped the area be less muddy after rain. Beautiful view of the river and would be a great place to fish! Bathrooms are very nice! Comes with a nice fire pit and didn’t have to use own grate! Pet friendly! Staff was very nice and helpful!
Only complaint was some of their quiet hours were confusing. The quiet hours on the email said 10pm to 7am but then sign posted at bathroom was 11pm-7am for quiet hours.
Camping options near Ocoee, Tennessee range from full-service RV parks to more rustic forest campgrounds. The area sits at elevations between 800-1,500 feet in the Cherokee National Forest's Appalachian foothills. Summer temperatures typically reach 85-90°F during day and drop to 65-70°F at night, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms common from June through August.
Whitewater activities: The Ocoee River offers class III-IV rapids with scheduled water releases. "We stayed here for the weekend when we were rafting the Ocoee. Small Campground but perfect if rafting," notes a guest at Parksville Lake RV Campground.
Hiking trails: Multiple trail systems connect throughout the Cherokee National Forest. "We spent the day hiking the mountain next to rv park. Then went kayaking down the river across the street," reports a visitor at Whitewater RV Park - Ocoee TN.
Swimming spots: Parksville Lake features designated swimming areas. According to one camper at Parksville Lake RV Campground, "Close Creek and hiking provided plenty of activity for little ones and not overly crowded like bigger campgrounds."
Shaded sites: Most forest campgrounds offer tree cover for summer heat relief. One Chilhowee Recreation Area visitor shared: "The A&B loops are well spaced and mostly shaded with fairly level gravel pads. Bathhouse was clean and well lit."
Mountain views: Higher elevation campgrounds provide scenic vistas. A Top of the World RV camper states: "Beautiful sunrises and great view all together. New construction but very nice and the makings of a well maintained location."
Streamside camping: Creek-adjacent sites are popular options. "We had a great experience at this little campground. There are several sites along a beautiful little creek. It was peaceful, only the occasional car on the nearby road," comments a Parksville Lake camper.
Reservation timing: Many campgrounds fill quickly during peak season. "If interested in this area, I would try to lock in a spot as early as you can," advises a Parksville Lake visitor.
Road conditions: Access to mountain campgrounds requires navigating steep grades. A Battlefield Campground & RV Park visitor notes: "Battlefield Campground is an extremely convenient RV park located right of I-75 about 20 minutes south of Chattanooga. It is very easy to get to, but part of that convenience comes with an absence of quiet."
Water availability: Not all sites include individual water hookups. "Water hookups shared throughout the campground, not dedicated to each site," explains one Parksville Lake RV Campground camper.
Seasonal operations: Forest Service campgrounds typically close during winter. Chilhowee Recreation Area operates from April to November, while private RV parks offer year-round access.
Playground access: Some campgrounds offer dedicated play areas. "This campground does have some nice amenities like the pool, and playground, dog park, and the pavilion," shares a visitor to Battlefield Campground.
Swimming beaches: Chilhowee Recreation Area includes lake access. A camper notes: "There's a small hike to Cumberland Falls, which is gorgeous!! We had a great time! Hot water for showers/restroom facilities."
Kid-friendly trails: Short hiking routes suitable for children exist throughout the area. "The trails are what really makes this an all around great campground. Several hikes for all levels. We did the Benton Falls hike and it was lovely! 3 miles RT," recommends a Ocoee RV Park guest.
Weather preparation: Summer afternoon storms are common. "It was raining when we arrived, and I was so grateful for the nice new road, especially after seeing the road Google wanted us to take," explains a Chilhowee camper.
Site selection: RV site dimensions vary considerably between campgrounds. "Very nice campsites, adequate size. Nice area with picnic tables and beach area. Best thing to us was the hiking trail that we walked with fresh blueberry bushes on our side," advises a Chilhowee Recreation Area visitor.
Leveling challenges: Many mountain campgrounds have uneven terrain. "Because sites are loose gravel, leveling can be a challenge is your rig does not auto level," notes one Top of the World RV camper.
Navigation concerns: Some campgrounds have tight turns challenging for larger rigs. "Only issue with Parksville lake is that it is a tight drive into the sites. Otherwise nice and quiet campground," cautions a visitor.
Connectivity options: Cell service varies throughout the region. "Cell service with T-Mobile not existent. They have WiFi but not very fast," reports a Top of the World RV guest, while another notes: "Cellular service was good, we were able to stream and work."
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