Roan Mountain State Park Campground
Open with partial closures. Hurricane Helene (September 2024) caused significant damage; the Upper Campground and Bear Wallow Trail remain closed as of early 2026. TDOT is developing plans to replace the bridge providing access to upper campground loops. Some trails may have damage. Lower campground loops are operational.
Flood Watch issued July 22 at 2:18AM EDT until July 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee, including the following areas, Anderson, Blount Smoky Mountains, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Grainger, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Knox, Loudon, Morgan, North Sevier, Northwest Blount, Northwest Carter, Northwest Cocke, Northwest Greene, Roane, Scott TN, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Sullivan, Unicoi, Union and Washington TN and southwest Virginia, including the following areas, Lee, Russell, Scott VA, Washington VA and Wise. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected through Wednesday. Locations that receive multiple rounds or extended periods of locally heavy rainfall could experience flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Roan Mountain State Park Campground sits at the base of the Roan Highlands in Carter County, Tennessee, offering campers access to some of the most spectacular high-elevation scenery in the Southern Appalachians. The campground features 106 developed sites spread across upper and lower loops, with 86 RV sites providing water and electric hookups and 20 tent-only sites with water access. Every site includes a grill, picnic table, and fire ring, while nearby bathhouses offer hot showers and modern restrooms. The park's location makes it an ideal staging area for hiking the Appalachian Trail, which crosses the Roan Highlands at elevations exceeding 6,000 feet. The area is famous for the Rhododendron Gardens, which bloom spectacularly in mid-June. Three backcountry primitive sites on Rosebay Ridge Trail provide options for more remote camping experiences. Campers have access to Wi-Fi throughout the campground, a dump station near the check-in area, and dumpsters for trash disposal. The campground operates year-round, though some bathhouses close seasonally from November through mid-April.
Directions
From I-26, take Exit 24 toward Unicoi/Erwin. Follow US-19W/TN-107 toward Roan Mountain. Turn onto TN-143 and continue approximately 8 miles to the park entrance at 1015 Highway 143, Roan Mountain, TN 37687.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $14 - $54 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 89ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 89ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (423) 547-3900 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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