Cherokee National Forest encompasses Rough Ridge Campground, a primitive US Forest Service site that prohibits pets and operates without reservations. The campground provides basic amenities including fire rings but lacks water access, requiring campers to bring their own supply or treat water from nearby sources.
Located along a river that provides natural sound throughout the night, the site serves as a launching point for the popular Tanawaha Trail leading to Rough Ridge summit. Bear activity occurs in the area, making proper food storage in vehicles or bear canisters essential. Several other primitive campgrounds near Cherokee National Forest operate nearby as backup options when this small site reaches capacity.
Description
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsRough Ridge Campground is located in Tennessee near Marble
Coordinates
35.2609 N
84.0842 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 36 min from Cleveland, TN
- 1 hr 47 min from Knoxville, TN
- 2 hrs 1 min from Chattanooga, TN
- 2 hrs 26 min from Gainesville, GA
