Frozen Head State Park Campground
Closed — Closed for renovation beginning July 14, 2025. The renovation is expected to take approximately one year. Big Cove Campground, Flat Fork Campground, Shelter B, and Shelter C are all closed during this period.
Winter Storm Watch issued January 23 at 12:33AM EST until January 25 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches and ice accumulations of one quarter of an inch to one half of an inch possible. The highest snowfall totals will be in the higher elevations southwest Virginia and near the Kentucky and Tennessee border. The greatest ice accumulations will be along the Cumberland Plateau, northeast Tennessee, the mountains, and just north of Interstate 40/81. Snow accumulations will be more limited further south. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is a complicated forecast and details regarding the location of heaviest snowfall and freezing rain totals remain uncertain. Significant changes could occur over the next 24 hours so please continue to monitor future forecasts.
About
Frozen Head State Park Campground is nestled in the Cumberland Mountains among some of Tennessee's tallest peaks, offering a wilderness experience across 24,000 acres of rugged terrain. The park features three distinct camping experiences to suit different preferences and skill levels. Big Cove Campground contains 20 rustic campsites scattered throughout the area, each equipped with a parking slip, picnic table, grill, lantern hanger, and fire ring. A modern bathhouse provides hot showers, and centrally located water faucets supply drinking water. Two group sites accommodate 15-20 people. The campground is best suited for tent camping and small RVs, as the bridge to Big Cove has a 5-ton weight limit. No electric or water hookups are available. Flat Fork Primitive Group Site Area offers 8 primitive sites along Flat Fork Road, each holding up to 15 people. These linear sites are located between the road and Flat Fork Branch, with one parking space per site. The park also maintains 9 backcountry campsites accessible via over 50 miles of backpacking trails, with 4 designated as group sites. Backcountry camping requires hiking to reach sites, and water must be filtered from natural sources or carried in. The park enforces Leave No Trace principles and requires reservations for all backcountry camping.
Directions
From Oak Ridge, take State Route 62 west toward Oliver Springs and Wartburg. Continue straight past State Route 116 which turns north toward Petros. About 6 miles past the road to Petros, look for signs for Frozen Head State Park.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $17 - $23 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| State.Parks@tn.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (423) 346-3318 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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