Thunder Rock Campground
Open for camping. Some sites available via Recreation.gov reservations; others are first-come, first-served. Power and water have been restored. Bear-proof food storage required.
Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 2:01PM EDT until July 3 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Afternoon heat index values will approach or exceed 100 at times over all but the higher elevations, and some valley locations may see heat index values exceed 105. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
The Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been cancelled.
The Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.
Campsite limitations
Specific Camping prohibitions1. Camping for more than 14 days in developed and dispersed areas. Camping in anylocation is limited to 14 consecutive days. On the 14th consecutive day, the camper andparty must leave that area/campground for a minimum of seven days before returning foranother stay. If…
About
Thunder Rock Campground is nestled along the Ocoee River in Tennessee's Cherokee National Forest, located just behind TVA Ocoee Powerhouse Number 3. The campground offers 37 regular sites for tents, popups, and small RVs (under 20 feet), plus one group site. Only Site 9 provides electric hookups at 30 amp service. Each site includes a picnic table, grill, and lantern post. Bathhouses provide flush toilets and warm showers, with water hydrants located throughout. The location makes Thunder Rock a premier basecamp for whitewater enthusiasts, with the nearby Ocoee River put-in and the Ocoee Whitewater Center just 1.8 miles away. Trail users have direct access to the Tanasi trail system, featuring approximately 30 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails accessible via Thunder Rock Express, Dry Pond Lead, or the Rhododendron Trail. The Benton-McKaye Trail is also accessible from the campground. Bear-resistant food storage is required. Campfires are permitted in grills only. Swimming is not allowed, and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
Directions
From the Ocoee Ranger Station, turn left onto Highway 64 eastbound and travel 10.9 miles to the TVA Ocoee Powerhouse Number 3. Turn right and cross the bridge to reach the campground on the right.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $12 - $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 20ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 20ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (423) 338-3300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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