Established Camping
Houston Valley - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
This location is closed until further notice due to significant impacts from Hurricane Helene. Please continue to monitor this locations facility page on Recreation.gov for status updates or visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/cherokee for details. Keep in mind, local personnel may be attending to this urgent situation and not available to provide updates immediately.
Houston Valley, located near Del Rio in the Cherokee National Forest, features forested terrain with rolling hills. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Campers can explore the nearby Appalachian Trail and the scenic French Broad River.
Description
National Forest
Cherokee National Forest
Overview
Houston Valley Recreation Area (elevation 1,800 feet) is centrally located to both Paint Creek and Weaver Bend. It is located directly off Tennessee (TN) Scenic Highway 107.
Recreation
Equestrian trails and hiking trails are located close to the recreation area. An open grass area is available for games.
Natural Features
The recreation area is nestled along the edge of a hardwood forest. Fall colors are spectacular along this stretch of TN Scenic Highway 107.
Nearby Attractions
Meadow Creek, a Fire Tower that has recently been renovated as a lookout platform, is a short drive or hike away. Burnette Gap Trailhead is a short distance away. Bubbling Springs Rifle Range is located off TN Scenic Highway 107. Another scenic drive along Brush Creek Road (#209) leads to Weaver Bend and Allen Branch Pond. An accessible .2 mile trail rings Allen Branch Pond and Weaver Bend Road (#209C) parallels the French Broad River.
Location
Houston Valley - TEMPORARILY CLOSED is located in Tennessee
Directions
From Greeneville, TN take TN 70 south about 10 miles. Turn right onto TN 107 west, travel nine miles. Houston Valley is located on the left. From Newport, TN, travel on US25/70 south, turn left onto TN 107 east and travel five miles to Houston Valley. It will be located on the right.
Coordinates
35.9633333 N
82.9444444 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonPoor
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Pets
Drive Time
- 49 min from Morristown
- 1 hr 3 min from Johnson City
- 1 hr 6 min from Asheville
- 1 hr 8 min from Kingsport
