Round Mountain Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates from early May through late October.

About

Round Mountain Campground is perched at 3,100 feet elevation near the top of Round Mountain in Cocke County, making it one of the highest-elevation campgrounds in Cherokee National Forest. The high altitude combined with dense vegetation of rhododendrons and hardwoods creates a naturally cool environment, enhanced by a small mountain stream that runs through the area. This makes it an ideal escape during hot summer months. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis only, with no advance reservations available. Visitors must physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Payment can be made via cash or check, or by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app's Scan and Pay feature. Sites are limited to a single family or not more than 5 people and 2 vehicles. No alcoholic beverages are allowed in the area. Bear-proof food storage is required. All food and beverages must be stored in an approved bear-proof container, your locked vehicle, or hard-sided camper at all times unless being eaten, prepared, or transported. The campground has vault toilets but no potable water, so visitors must bring their own water supply.

Directions

From Greeneville, take TN 70 south about 10 miles. Turn right onto TN 107 for about 13 miles. Turn right onto US 25/70, travel 3 miles and turn left onto TN 107. Follow signs with camping symbols to Round Mountain Campground. From Newport, travel south on TN 25/70 for 11 miles. Turn right onto TN 107. Follow camping symbols to campground.

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