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Old Forge Recreation Area

Old Forge Recreation Area near Greeneville, TN, is surrounded by forested terrain with a mix of trees and open spaces. Temperatures range from the 30s in winter to the 80s in summer, providing varied camping experiences throughout the year. Nearby, visitors can explore the Cherokee National Forest and enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing.

Description

National Forest

Are you looking for a primitive tent camping experience? Come stay at this small campground located along the banks of Jennings Creek. Large walk-in tent sites are screened by native vegetation. In the early 1900’s, this area was the site of an iron forge. Iron ore was smelted and made into materials for the railroad operation that harvested timber in the area.

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Location

Old Forge Recreation Area is located in Tennessee

Directions

From Greeneville, take TN 107 east (off US 11E) for six miles and then follow signs to Horse Creek Recreation Area (approximately two miles). From Horse Creek, turn right onto Forest Road #331 for three miles. The road dead-ends at campground.

Coordinates

36.09245798 N
82.68283 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Fair
AT&T
Good
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Equestrian

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Toilets
Pets
Fires

Contact

General Info

Drive Time

47 min from Johnson City
55 min from Morristown
1 hr 1 min from Kingsport
1 hr 24 min from Asheville

Sheree N.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 19, 2018

Small with little amenities

All tent spaces are open with folks near you. Nice little creek but, cold. Each spot has a fire pit with plenty of wood nearby.

Justin S.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 30, 2016

Very wooded tent only primitive campground

Good trails along the rolling hills and creeks. Very simple rustic site with very little facilities. Pros: very wooded and private large campsites, babbling creek, outhouses. Cons: none unless you prefer a more built up campground. FYI: no water so bring treatment methods. Not far from the Appalachian Trail, the TN/NC border, and highway 26. Asheville is about an hour away and is one of my favorite towns in the east.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Old Forge Recreation Area?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Old Forge Recreation Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Old Forge Recreation Area have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Old Forge Recreation Area does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Old Forge Recreation Area?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is fair, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is unknown.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Old Forge Recreation Area?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Old Forge Recreation Area. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Old Forge Recreation Area, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Old Forge Recreation Area?

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