Established Camping
North River Campground
About
National Forest
Cherokee National Forest
Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Toilets
TravelerGreat Spot
This campground is right by the creek with a close by checking station. Definitely a must if in the Cherokee National Forest. Bathrooms and trash cans there.
TravelerGreat spot for camping!
North River Road has a more developed campground with multiple sites, picnic tables, fire pits, and bathrooms. This campground costs a small fee (not sure how much, we just passed through). There are more campsites along North River Road, and this is where we camped. Some are along the creek, and there are sites big enough for groups. We enjoyed camping here at campsite 6 (multiple spots at 6) and would go back!
ScoutPretty but Alcohol Not Allowed
Pretty but don’t plan on taking any alcohol. It isn’t allowed at this campground and it’s the same with most campgrounds or sites in this area.
Location
North River Campground is located in Tennessee
Coordinates
35.3181 N
84.1257 W