Rocky Fork State Park Campground
Open year-round. Reservations required for all backcountry campsites via the Tennessee State Parks website. Campsite reservations open 12 months in advance. Check-in is 1:00 PM EST, check-out is 12:00 PM EST. No hiking after dark; allow ample daylight to reach your site. High bear activity reported on Headwaters Trail.
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
Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park preserves 2,076 acres of rugged Appalachian wilderness in Unicoi County near the Tennessee-North Carolina state line. The park's three primitive backcountry campsites offer a true wilderness experience, each requiring a hike of 1.4 to 3.2 miles from the main parking lot to reach. Sites are limited to 4 people and feature designated 6x6 tent pads, fire rings, and metal bear-proof containers for food storage. This is pack-in, pack-out backcountry camping with no developed facilities at the sites. There are no toilets at the campsites, and campers must dig catholes at least 200 feet from water, camp, and trails. Water must be carried in or filtered from creeks and streams. The parking area has portable toilets and a ranger station with a small gift shop. With nearly 20 miles of marked trails and direct access to the legendary Appalachian Trail, Rocky Fork is ideal for backpackers seeking solitude in an old-growth Southern Appalachian forest. The park also offers fishing opportunities and rock climbing. High bear activity is reported on some trails, and free bear spray is available at the Ranger Station.
Directions
GPS address: 501 Rocky Fork Road, Flag Pond, TN 37604. The park is accessed via a narrow one-lane paved road between Rocky Fork Creek and steep embankments. Backcountry campsites require hiking 1.4 to 3.2 miles from the main parking lot.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| rocky.fork@tn.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (423) 271-1233 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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