7 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Chattanooga North-Cleveland KOA provides upscale glamping accommodations 20 minutes from Ooltewah, offering a blend of outdoor experience and modern comfort. The site features well-appointed glamping cabins with comfortable beds, electricity, and climate control, allowing visitors to enjoy nature without sacrificing essential amenities. Nearby, Cloudland Canyon State Park houses distinctive yurt accommodations with furnished interiors, electricity, and outdoor fire rings on wooden platforms. Both locations maintain clean facilities with hot showers and modern restrooms, creating an elevated camping experience for those seeking more comfort than traditional tent camping. One guest shared, "The cabins are ok. They have three beds. One double and a set of bunk beds. They have ac as well. They are small but do the job."
Visitors at these glamping resorts enjoy easy access to regional attractions while returning to comfortable accommodations each evening. Chattanooga North-Cleveland KOA maintains a swimming pool, dog park, and communal recreation areas with games like cornhole and horseshoes, perfect for families seeking structured activities between adventures. Fall Creek Falls State Park, within driving distance, offers additional glamping options with proximity to waterfalls and hiking trails. Most glamping sites in the region remain open year-round, though advance reservations are strongly recommended during peak summer and fall foliage seasons. A recent visitor mentioned, "We used the camping cabins. The campground is nice. It has many things to do like a pool, cornhole, horseshoes." The surrounding areas provide opportunities for boating, fishing, and water recreation on nearby lakes and rivers, making these glamping accommodations ideal basecamps for exploring eastern Tennessee's natural beauty.
"We stayed on site 172. We could not be happier with our choice. The campsite was very spacious, quiet and one of the best views! The sites that are waterfront are spread out really well."
"Anything water-adjacent is a great spot. There’s a fairly new 9-hole disc golf course, several boat docks, and a couple of pavilions available."
from $21 - $30 / night
"Very easy to back into with a 28 ft trailer , perk is that we had no one on one side of us - but it does bump up close to the road , so you do get quite a bit of traffic noise ."
"Friendly Staff, Clean Bathrooms, Convenient Location. No honeywagon for water and electric only sites, but dump station in campground."
from $55 / night
"The East Rim is located on the main park road and about 5 minutes walk from the Trail Heads. Your camper is on display for all the day trippers but TOTALLY WORTH IT for the majestic views!"
"Our backcountry campground had a fire pit and even a picnic table, and was nestled beside a babbling brook. We set up our tents, hung our hammocks and got cooking as soon as we arrived."
Available next weekend
from $10 - $290 / night
"You cant beat waterfront and being able to step outside your tent and see water. What also loved was that I didn't feel crammed by other people."
"We tent camped and did have to turn out beds so that we were not leaning but it was a great time overall."
from $39 - $47 / night
"The sites in campground 1 are spaced apart, large, shaded and close to bath house."
"This park starts with an amazing road up the mountain, we arrived at night and the sky was inundated with stars, a spacious overlook with some people capturing some nighttime sky photography and motorcycles"
Available next weekend
from $14 - $55 / night
"It has clean bathrooms with showers, fire rings with grill grates, lots of hiking, hike to a beautiful waterfall, huge lake to swim or float on a raft, and the lightning bugs were breath taking!!"
"The campground is well maintained the park staff is always driving around and friendly. Each campground has a fire pit, lantern pole and picnic table!"
Available next weekend
from $12 - $30 / night
"For me, the campgrounds were crowded and tight, though everyone around me respected the quiet hours."
"There are water and electrical hookups at all sites except the primitive. There are bathhouses and even cabin rentals for those who prefer that."
Available next weekend
"Great people run the outfit and extended quiet hours should be noted. The bar/restaurant has great pub food and a wide selection of drinks."
"Adventures Unlimited is located near the Ocoee River, which was the whitewater location for the‘96 Olympics, so yeah, world class whitewater."
from $10 - $45 / night
"Very cute campsite with walkable trail, dog park, games, ponds, and more. Super friendly and responsive staff. Comfortable RV spots with plenty of space, picnic tables & fire pits."
"Convenient location with friendly hosts."
"It has a large although dated pool with minimal seating and no shade, there is a pavilion with shade on the other side of the pool fence. The dog park is large but all gravel with no grass or dirt."
"Quiet campground tucked away on Lookout Mountain, with super friendly and helpful staff."
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.
TravelerEnjoyable place to stay, quiet nights. Very chill atmosphere. Would 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.
GuideLoved the park. Waterfalls, hiking, nice campground, overall very nice stay. Turns were a little tight but made it okay. Dump station looks like it was designed by someone who’s never dumped an RV. The sewer spot was elevated (above my dump connection!), and required stupid tactics (fill hose, shut valve, dump hose contents, open valve, fill hose………).
ScoutExcellent campground! We were on the west rim. Bathrooms nearby and very clean! Sites were spaced enough you don’t feel like you’re on top of your neighbors. Lots of trees. Playground for kids was great and there’s tons of trails of varying difficulties. There’s a grill at each site so bring charcoal! Really enjoyed our weekend stay and would definitely go back!
GuideHopefully they open it up soon but we drove about an hour to get here just for it to be closed. The whole road seems to be closed for the time being for road work. I hope this helps someone!.
The 5-8 miles up to this area do seem a little sketchy but we were hoping the actually site would be nice and hopefully it will be after the work they are doing right now.
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
GuideWe had a hard time finding our campsite in the West Rim Campground due to the construction at the entrance, but we made it to the temporary visitors center and they got us checked in and how to get to our campsite. It backs up to woods, nice space between sites. Ours is gravel and has water and electric, but there are full hookup sites available as well. We did the waterfall hike one day and the west rim loop the next. The waterfalls were beautiful, but a LOT of steps (600+ metal steps) !! I would definitely stay here again
Campers visiting Ooltewah, Tennessee have convenient access to the surrounding Cumberland Plateau region, with elevations ranging from 700 to 2,000 feet creating diverse camping microclimates. The area features limestone formations and natural springs that supply many campgrounds with fresh water. Winter camping requires preparation for temperature drops that can reach below freezing at night, even when daytime temperatures remain mild.
Waterfall hikes: 3 miles round trip. At Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground, the trail system offers memorable waterfall experiences. "The Benton Falls hike was lovely! 3 miles RT. Fall color was just peaking 🍂" notes Tracy J. The park's varied terrain accommodates different skill levels.
Lake activities: swimming and fishing. Chester Frost Park provides water-based recreation on its shoreline. According to Doug H., "One of the best places to be able to camp and boat. We where at Chester Frost for July 4th. Love staying on the lake front and watching the sun set." The park includes a swimming area with designated beach zones.
Mountain biking: technical trails available. Fort Mountain State Park offers challenging routes for cyclists of various abilities. A visitor observed, "Most of the trails except the Gahuti are multi use and there is a strong community of mountain biking here." Trails range from beginner-friendly lake paths to technical mountain routes with significant elevation changes.
Private platform camping: elevated experience. Fort Mountain State Park Campground offers unique raised camping platforms. One camper explained, "The site itself was in a beautiful location, had a hand pump on site, and also had a shared bear proof storage box (shared between 2 sites)." These platforms provide a distinctive alternative to traditional tent sites.
Island camping: water on all sides. Skull Island offers a unique camping location completely surrounded by water. "Nothing like waking up to see the beautiful water all around you," writes Edna. The island setting creates natural boundaries and scenic views from every campsite.
Yurt camping: Ooltewah, Tennessee area alternatives. For those seeking yurt camping near Ooltewah, Tennessee, options exist within reasonable driving distance. A visitor to Lookout Mountain-Chattanooga West KOA remarked on the "Very mountain-y & scenic" setting, adding "Nice campground. I just stopped for an overnight & was pleasantly surprised." The campground's amenities include conveniences not typically found at more primitive yurt camping destinations.
Weather considerations: prepare for quick changes. The region experiences variable weather patterns, particularly in mountain locations. At Chilhowee Recreation Area, a camper noted: "We were here during COVID, so felt a bit nervous about using the park restrooms, but didn't have an option as our site was electric only, and we needed showers everyday after hiking/biking."
Site selection matters: research your options. Campgrounds in the region vary significantly in site layout and privacy. At Fall Creek Falls State Park, one camper warned, "The camp slots on area C are so close to one another that most people couldn't use their fire pits for fear of burning their own tent, or their neighbor's."
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