Best Glamping near Unicoi, TN

Recent Glamping Reviews near Unicoi, Tennessee

547 Reviews of 61 Unicoi Campgrounds

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  Karyn H.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 6, 2017

  Honey Bear Campground

  Honeybear Campground Boone NC

  If youre into a bit of glamping. This place works! Good for kids - rootbeer float nights, outdoor movies with marshmellow pits, crerks to splash in. Full bathhouses, laundry & eben a gameroom. My kids loved the tire swings & animals!

  Owners were helpful & the campground is close to many hiking trails & Blue Ridge.

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  Michelle S.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 7, 2023

  Bear Creek Mountain Campground

  A slice of heaven

  Hi! I’m Michelle and the proud owner of a side of a mountain in the Appalachian mountains! I’m in the process of building 4 cabins and one glamping tent. I’ve decided to open the property to campers that like camping off grid with a tent that want to be part of this area at an affordable price. Find your own spot in the mountain, there are plenty!

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  Cassandra R.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 31, 2021

  Blue Bear Mountain Camp

  Neat spot!

  This is a really chill spot near Boone. We stayed in one of the tipis, and it was an awesome glamping experience

  The bathrooms were clean.

  Everyone staying here was really nice and chill. It feels a little hippie which is neat.

  If you’re pulling a camper, the road would be a little rough, but I look forward to bringing our camper here sometime.

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  John S.

  Traveler

  

  May. 4, 2022

  Boone Cocoon

  Glamping in Boone!

  This was our family's first time glamping, and we were totally impressed.  For all you novice campers and newbie nature explores out there, you have nothing to worry about. They provide all basic essentials - head lamps, towels, firewood with a solo stove, cooking utensils and a grill, and LED biolite lanterns as well for modern ammenities while in a natural environment.  In short, we'd consider moving there is they'd let us. ha.

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  Jessica D.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 24, 2022

  Boone Cocoon

  Tent camping with a twist

  Very secluded- you are in the woods, not far from a home on the private property, but feels secluded. Take the many winding mountain roads up to this site. Make sure you bring what you need bc a trip to the store would be a hassle (minimum 20 min drive each way down winding mountain roads). The cocoon is not suspended as high as we thought in pictures. Inside the cocoon is pretty standard and equipped with just about as much as a tent, plus an electrical wire running to it through a hole in the canvas. Pretty cool place but do not expect glamping- more like secluded tent camping with a twist.

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  jennifer Z.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 11, 2018

  Creek Ridge Camping

  Amazing campsites

  Spent two nights and three amazing days at this privately owned campsite. This campsite is in the mountains so be prepared for amazing views and a steep drive up to the office to check in.

  We stayed in the Pavilion and loved it! We had a bit of a climb down the mountain on a well kept path to the river. There was a nice shelter to put our tent and a fire pit on a small front. The river was calm and swimmable. You could here the rush of the water At night while sleeping. So dreamy.

  They have the most amazing cabins and glam ping sites if you are not looking to pitch a tent. All of which are so cool! The campground was but bigger than it appears on their map and just so fun. I spent one morning just hiking around the campgrounds. I felt like a kid again!

  The hosts were awesome, helpful and so friendly. It was like staying at your friends place.

  The bathrooms were incrediably clean and well kept. Showers were outdoors but private. So nice and plenty of hot water.

  Hot springs is one of the few towns the Apelachian trail goes right through so it was cool to go into town and see the shops and restaurants.

  There are actual Hot Springs in town so don’t miss the chance to visit them.

  Laurel River was a great place to cool off and only a few minutes drive from the campsite. The watering holes were plenty and amazing.

  Seriously, we will be back!

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  Myron C.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 31, 2020

  Natural Tunnel State Park Campground

  State Park with an Amazing Veiw and Rich Historical Background

  This is the first time I have stayed in a yurt, and it was definitely a learning experience. First of all, it is a cross between a tent and a cabin, and it has no electricity, bathroom, or running water. This was not so bad since the campground bath house was only a couple of hundred feet away. However, the temperatures were in the lower 90s outside, and once we walked inside the yurt, it was like walking into an oven. The temperature had to be somewhere around 110 degrees inside. Immediately after opening the door, opening the window and opening the canvas window coverings, we could feel the heat pouring out of the yurt. Fortunately, I had two 100-foot extension cords and a fan in our car. I plugged into the closest campsite and ran the cord to the yurt. There is no way we could have stayed in the yurt without the fan, so if you decide to stay in a yurt at this park during the summer, make sure to take extension cords and at least one fan. One thing that my wife and I found strange was that there were handrails along the three steps to the deck around the yurt, but there were no handrails beside the rougher steps leading to the yurt. Once we got the yurt cooled off to a decent temperature(high 70s), it wasn’t too bad. It had a queen bed and a trundle bed, which our grandson stayed on. A couch, side tables, and a dining table was also inside. The overall appearance inside the yurt was pleasant, and there was a picnic table and rocking chairs on the outside on the deck. There was also a fire pit, another picnic table, and a lantern hanger included with this yurt on the ground outside of the deck area. You will have to take your own linens for the beds—a queen and a single. There are two campgrounds in this state park, and each one is quite different. The Lover’s Leap campground has space for larger RVs and appears to be the newer of the two campgrounds. Although there are playgrounds, a swimming complex, an amphitheater, and much more, some of these venues are closed for the season due to the pandemic. The one thing I was really looking forward to(the chairlift) is only open on weekends. However, we were able to hike a couple of trails and see the natural tunnel. There are also cabins in the campground and they have a variety of sleeping arrangements of up to sixteen people in one cabin. The historical background of the state park is varied and extensive, so there are a lot of things to see within the park and surrounding the park. My wife and I decided we really want to come back and camp here again when we have more time. Overall, the campground has a lot of opportunities for different types of camping, and a lot to do, but if you stay in a yurt, be prepared.

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  Alexis R.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 14, 2022

  Natural Tunnel State Park Yurts — Natural Tunnel State Park

  Yurt Experience 10/10

  As far as yurts go, I think the price was reasonable and is a little bit more separated from the rest of the sites which is a plus! Yurt itself was clean, comfortable and super spacious for just 3 people. Bear box available outside.

  Bathhouse is very clean and an easy walk to. People can be a little loud. Easy to walk to trails and a nice little gift shop available + helpful rangers!

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  Marc R.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 31, 2023

  Outercamp, Hoot Owl Ridge

  Amazing experience in the blue ridge mtns!

  My stay in the yurt was an amazing experience! Waking up to the Blue Ridge Mountains in the morning over a nice cup of Juan Valdez is unmatched!! The trail to the waterfall and peacefulness in the air is something I will come back to visit for years!

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  Kara L.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 18, 2021

  Mountain Stream RV Park

  Nestled in the mountains alongside a babbling brook is this perfect campground.

  This campground was dreamy! The ambiance is perfect, the streamside campsite was music to our ears, the bathrooms immaculate and the yurts looked pretty great too! I could stay forever. We visited Chinney Rock and Linville Falls during our stay and they were both amazing sights to see.

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  Ashley F.

  Legend

  

  Jan. 18, 2023

  Roan Mountain Glamping

  Memorable Outdoor Experience

  Ashley here with The Dyrt. I love the flooring in this yurt!! With a comfortable queen bed and full shower and bathroom, this truly provides a perfect place to relax after a day of exploring. Look up at the stars while you drift to off to sleep. Book your stay today and leave them some love!

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  Kathy L.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 22, 2018

  Natural Tunnel State Park Campground

  Awesome place to camp or just a one day visit.

  This park has so many things to do and is fun for all ages. They have campgrounds,cabins and Yurts. There are nice hiking trails,chairlift to view the tunnel,picnic areas,swimming pool and so much more. People are friendly and helpful too. They have concerts and lots of outdoor activities during different times of the year. Great place for family fun!

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  Teresa K.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 6, 2018

  Natural Tunnel State Park Campground

  Pictures don't do it justice!

  This place is absolutely breathtaking. A must go. Cabins, yurts, RV camping, primitive camping. Excellently maintained. The are so many activities for everyone of all ages. Pool, picnicking, canoeing, hiking, fishing. There's a trail to the tunnel or you can take a chairlift. There's a museum, several gift shops, camp store, visitor centers. The staff is helpful and friendly. Many educational activities. The cabins are very clean and relatively new. But, I haven't run into 1 bad Virginia state park.

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  Stephanie J.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 15, 2019

  Greenheart Forest

  Forest Bathing and Beauty at Greenheart Forest

  (As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I am occasionally given the opportunity to stay at campgrounds to help expand the listings on the site. I was given the chance to stay at Greenheart Forest through this program.)

  Located in Pisgah National Forest, Greenheart Forest labels itself as a place of healing, and that description could not be more accurate. David and Jeannette, the owners, are both incredibly nice. From our initial phone call, to meeting them, to when we said goodbye, they were so kind and conversational in all of our interactions.I spent a lot of time talking to David about his passion—and the mission of Greenheart Forest—of forest bathing and terra psychology. 

  The campground itself is both small and large. There are only five sites available for booking, but they are considerably spaced out, and the sites themselves are very large. While the sites are technically“drive-in,” the road to get to them is very difficult to navigate unless you have 4-wheel drive, so when planning the trip, plan to either hike-in(about 200 yards or so), or to pay$5 each direction for David or his wife to provide portage of your gear. When we went it was raining pretty heavily and my front-wheel drive RAV-4 could not make it, so we took advantage of David’s truck. 

  Site 1 is the closest to the lodge/parking lot, with a covered picnic table. Site 2 is the“glamping” site, available at an upcharge; David has a 10-person tent, 2-room tent set up that includes two cots in one“room,” and a rug and chairs in the other. This site is huge, with a large fire ring, and ample room to set up other tents. We stayed here and were able to set up a second tent and a screen shelter with room to spare. Site 3 is also very large, with wooden benches around the fire ring, a gravel tent pad, and plenty of ground space for additional tents. This is also the site closest to the“privy;” a pop up tent set up around a bucket with toilet paper and a bucket of leaves to aide in decomposition.(There is a bathroom with running water in the lodge as well.) Sites 4 and 5 are the furthest from the lodge, with site 5 being the most private and slightly downhill from the others. This site was occupied when we went so I could not get a good look at it, but the privacy it had was incredible. 

  These are tent sites only; they will not accommodate RVs, and sites 3 and 5 are not accessible by vehicle, but by short trails past the other campsites. There is no electricity at the sites, and water is available at the lodge but must be carried the rest of the way. 

  The road that takes you to sites 1 and 2 stretches towards the edge of David’s property, and ends in a trail that takes you to the Max Patch summit via the Buckeye Ridge Trail, about 3 miles round trip from the campground to the summit. We did not get to explore the trail, but have been to Max Patch and it is incredible and well worth the walk if your trip allows time for it. 

  Even better than the wide and open campsites though, is the overall atmosphere David has created. He has a zen garden for walking and meditation, flowers everywhere, and community places set up both inside and outside the the lodge for talking to other campers. His background in Forest Bathing has led to building a place of love and healing, and it shows in everything from the moment you first turn into the driveway. We came with kids, and while everything was very child-friendly, this would be a wonderful place to come alone if you needed to get into the forest and clear your head, or with a retreat looking for a place to facilitate deeper healing or meditations.

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  Jess

  Guide

  

  Aug. 5, 2021

  Mountain Stream RV Park

  Small, beautiful campgroud

  Really beautiful spot. It's one small loop with around 30 sites, as well as 3 luxury yurts. Very level w/ nice gravel, fire pits & picnic tables. A nice big creek runs behind most of the campsites. There's a playground for the kids and a little fenced in dog park, too (it even has a nice dog wash station!). Beautifully landscaped with lots of flowers, bird feeders and little white lights at night. The bathhouse was clean and there's a nice picnic shelter. The camp store has basic necessities (even local, fresh eggs). Blue Ridge Parkway isn't far. We recommend the hike to Crabtree Falls! Only con is that the sites are very close together.

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  Ruth P.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 15, 2023

  Campfire Lodgings

  Best overlook area

  This campground has one of the best overlook areas I’ve seen. I could sit for hours and stare at the mountains and the French Broad River. Well-worth a stop here just for this. Details: this is a small campground - about 15(?)ish RV sites, plus a few tent sites, some yurts and a rental house. The Premium sites are paved and have fantastic long-range views. The downside to these is that they get the full brunt of the afternoon sun - not a huge downside in winter but absolutely a consideration during the summer! The gravel Deluxe sites are shaded and slightly larger. They’re only a few seconds walk to the community overlook area, which is equipped with seating. The yurts are down a hill and in the woods, so excellent for privacy. The tent sites aren’t the best, in my opinion, and are the furthest from the small (and dated) bathhouse. I don’t think I would choose to tent camp here. They are expanding and adding another dozen rv sites - though I haven’t heard if they also plan to add another bathhouse or expand what they currently have. The wifi works okay, but we stuck to using our hotspot. T-mobile signal was adequate, ATT signal less so. The campground location is very good - 15 min drive will get you into Montfort or downtown Asheville - or into Weaverville in the other direction. It’s also close by the River District. Head over to High Five Riverside Dr to get great coffee or a beer and sit at a table next to the French Broad while you drink it. If you have dogs, there’s a little dog bar down the road called Wag Bar - it was some nice off-leash time for our dogs. An important note: the campground is at the top of a small Knob, so the road up is steep and a little curvy - it is gravel and narrow, so they ask you not to arrive until after 2p in order to ensure that arriving rigs don’t meet up with departing rigs on the road - when that happens, one rig driver will be really unhappy when they have to back up on that road. There is not enough room for two RVs to pass! This was our 3rd trip, and we will return again. We love the peace and quiet and natural feel.

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  Myron C.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 1, 2021

  Campfire Lodgings

  Campground near Asheville with a Great View!!!

  The views from this campground are spectacular! If you can get a site along the edge of the drop off, you will be able to witness a beautiful setting. It is a small campground and fairly remote, but it does have a variety of accommodations for such a small campground. What surprised me most is that it even has yurts. The tent sites are rather primitive, but it is only a short walk from the tent site to the bath house. 

  My favorite place at the campground is an outdoor area overlooking the French Broad River. There are picnic tables, and if you take your comfortable chair, you could sit there for hours looking at the view. Apparently, there must be Wi-Fi since I saw a man with his computer and earplugs working diligently. There is also an activity field, which can be used for a variety of activities including cornhole. 

  The bath house has private shower/toilet facilities, but the shower was a little too small. I am not a big guy, but I could only imagine how difficult it might be for somebody who is a lot larger than I am. 

  There is a store, but you cannot go inside(because of the pandemic, maybe?). Instead, there is a list of supplies on the wall outside the office. Firewood can also be purchased at the campground, especially since the name and their promotional information mentions having campfires. 

  I would recommend this campground for anybody looking for spectacular views and for anyone who wants to camp some place close to Asheville.

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  Duncan C.

  Traveler

  

  May. 15, 2019

  Mountain Stream RV Park

  Quaint, quiet, and peaceful.

  We started our RV camping adventures at Mountain Stream, and have been hooked ever since. As the name implies, it's right beside a rocky mountain stream that all the sites back up to. It's a small park, and very well kept by the owners who live on site, Gena and Kevin. The sites are close together, but very level, clean, and with a nice picnic table. Many of the sites now have their own wooden decks overlooking the stream, which is a nice addition. There's a small dog park, and a large grassy area in the center of the park for playing games or catching some rays. They also have a large, very nice picnic shelter with fireplace, grill, and a huge built-in television. Each Saturday evening, Kevin serves up his special home cooked bar-b-que under the shelter at no additional cost, and many campers bring sides to share. It's like having a back yard picnic with friends and family! They've also recently built three yurts, and bought two large campers parked on the non-stream side that can be rented for those who don't have their own camper. Last year they invested heavily in a new wi-fi system that's MUCH improved from the first time we camped there. The bathhouse is clean and adequate, but nothing fancy; we're hoping that this will be next on their list of improvements during the off-season. Cell service is almost non-existent, but you can use the wifi for calls if necessary. There's no playground for kids, so some may see it as little more of an adult campground, but it's still kid friendly with the grassy area and stream to play in. I HIGHLY recommend this campground if you want peace, quiet, and seclusion.

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  MickandKarla W.

  Legend

  

  Apr. 10, 2021

  Natural Tunnel State Park Campground

  Great Experience

  Its a steep climb into the campground (CG) area but doable. At the main park entrance keep going straight and veer to the right up the hill to cabins/CGs to get to Lover's Leap and Cove View CG areas. The office was closed so we grabbed a park map and headed to back-in site 10 with 50 AMP and water. Our tags were already on our site post so we did not have to check in. The water pressure was 60+ so I used my pressure reducer. I also had to use Teflon tape to get a good seal on my pressure reducer. I noticed that other campers had similar problems evident by the water spray coming off the spigot. Site 10 is a great site with plenty of distance between adjacent sites and a huge yard area, probably the best site in the two loops (Lover's Leap& Cove View). Site 9 would also be one of the better sites. The adjacent Cove View CG is older and the sites are closer together. The yurts are also there. Cove View does have a few sites that will take larger rigs. I would definitely suggest staying in the Lover's Leap loop regardless of what size of rig you have because the sites are more spacious. We got a few OTA channels, but only one major channel. AT&T and Verizon were 2 bars. The bath house was newer, clean, and there’s a laundry with 2 washers & dryers at a $1.00 a piece. Most of the Lover's Leap sites have a clear shot to the southern sky for satellite. The trails out of and around the campground are worth the hikes. The most aggressive was to Lover's Leap Overlook and then down to the Natural Tunnel via Lover's Leap Trail. I wouldn't recommend Lover's Leap Trail if you are very afraid of heights. It goes along the rim and while it does have a fence to protect you from falling, it can still be quite scary. You can drive down to the Natural Tunnel where there’s a parking lot and chair lift down/up (seasonal) to the Tunnel. The Purchase Ridge Trail also goes out of the CG and is a moderate hike through the valley forest but without the stunning views of the Lover's Leap Trail and Natural Tunnel areas. There are other hiking trails and historical sites in the area. Duffield is about 15 minutes away and has gas stations with diesel, a medium sized grocery store, Dollar General, and a few restaurants. This was a quiet campground and we enjoyed our stay.

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  Cindy O.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 2, 2018

  Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park Campground

  Great family activities

  Lots of pull through spaces for larger campers and small ones as well. Beautiful view of Nolichucky River. 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.

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  N I.

  Legend

  

  Dec. 31, 2021

  Baileyton KOA Holiday

  Country Time

  Sites: 60 Pull thrus 

  RV-Tent-Cabins 15-30-50 amp service 

  Hot showers, pool, pets allowed, toilets, laundry, small grocery store This is only of couple of miles off I40 in the rolling hills of Tennessee, very quiet and well maintained. Sites ae a bit close together but not on top of each other. Gravel pads, fire rings, picnic table, trash. Beautiful green space and dog walk area. Enjoy the hiking. 

  LNT 

  Travel safe

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  Charlie S.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 23, 2018

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

  Beautiful East Tennessee

  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. Hiking, golf, fishing and more makes this a 5 star camping property.

  I visited for one chilly night but plan to return again as soon as possible. A true treasure.

  Park Office

  490 Hemlock Road 

  Kingsport, TN 37663 

  423-239-8531

  Campground

  423-239-7141

  36.4986, -82.4869

  CLOSED Christmas Day

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  Steve P.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 21, 2021

  Cherokee National Forest Rock Creek Campgrounds

  Getting away from it all

  I started out coming here with my grandparents in 1978 every summer spending 2 to 4 weeks during the summer up here. Back then it was was all primitive camp sites with no electricity or water hook ups. There were 3 loops with campsites A,B,& C loops each loop had a women's & a men's bathroom with a mtn creek water spigot for all our water needs. There are no street lights anywhere in the park so being in a forest on a mtn it's so dark you won't be able to see your hand in front of your face but now A loop are the only campsites with water & electrical hookups. They have 1 bathhouse at the front gate where you drop your camping fees & up there is a huge natural mtn stream feed pool with a concrete bottom & yes the water is ice cold straight out of the stream with even trout swimming in the pool. They use to have a life guard but I don't think they do anymore. As enter the front side of the park at the main gate there many and plenty of picnic tables all over for the day timers and there are many trails winding around through out the park. But a must see & do is the 1.5 mile hike to the falls, the strenuous level I would say only moderate since it's up hill going to & down hill coming back and the path is frequently used which keeps the path pretty clear. Or for the more adventurous and skilled & seasoned hikers there is rattlesnake trail which is a 5 to 7 mile hike up hill all the way to the top of the mtn to the look out where you can see the town of Erwin in the valley below & another mile away is they call the beauty spot which a huge open grassy knoll about the size of 2 football fields on the top of the mtn with a portion of the famous Appalachian trail winding through some it. So if you truly enjoy peace & solitude & the quiet and small sleepy mtn town that's the place to be & the only place for me.

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  Sue B.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 30, 2021

  Cherokee National Forest Rock Creek Campgrounds

  Lovely creekside trail

  Sites are medium close - I can just hear the AC of the site beside me. Mostly good shade. Good restroom/shower. Mostly quiet. I would stay again.

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  Ashley F.

  Legend

  

  Jan. 18, 2023

  3 Day Nature Effect in the Smoky Mountains

  A hidden gem

  Ashley here with The Dyrt. I love how close the Appalachian Trail is to this property. This is the perfect place to unplug and relax. For an additional fee, you can have your kayak or canoe shuttled to and from the Nolichucky River. Book your stay and leave them a review here.

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  Gregg G.

  Ranger

  

  Feb. 11, 2021

  Riverpark Campground

  Family Campground on the Nolichucky River

  Riverpark is a privately owned campground situated at the classic Big Rocks rapid on the Nolichucky river.  The top part of the campground is where you will find the camp store that has a nice selection of local crafts and goods for sale, as well as firewood, ice and many other camping necessities that you may need.  Also, the bath house, which is probably the cleanest bathroom you will ever find at a campground is up top.  In the lower section of the campground there are pull through sites, back in sites and of course the wonderful river front sites.  There are no life guards on duty and the river is wild so use at your own risk.  That said, depending when you visit the water maybe suitable for swimming, other times not so much. If you are into whitewater kayaking, be sure to bring your play boat. However, there is no day use available for anyone who is not staying at the campground, unless you are visiting someone who is staying at Riverpark. So no park and play available here.  The prices vary depending on the site, but all sites have full hookups including premium cable television. Base Wi-Fi is available as part of your site fee, but if you plan to stream videos or need faster internet, it is available for an additional fee that can paid for through following the prompts with no trip to the office necessary.

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  Scott T.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 26, 2020

  Riverpark Campground

  Right on the River

  We really enjoyed this campground. Its not a huge place which adds to the allure. The campground is located on an exciting section of the Nolichucky River about 10 minutes from Erwin, TN. During our stay we enjoyed watching kayakers, rafters, and swimmers take on the river. The mountains provide a nice breeze through the grounds and the constant and reassuring sound of the rapids was enough to drone out our children’s whine. It’s a wonder place!