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.
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
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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