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.
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 8:19PM EDT until October 11 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...In Tennessee, Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, and Unicoi Counties. In Virginia, Russell and Washington VA Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remaining wind gusts are likely to be primarily near or in high terrain, with lower gusts in the lower elevations.
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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