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.
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…
Peavine Sheeds Road Closure for repairs
Forest Service begins phased construction to Peavine Sheeds Road, FS 221, south of Parksville Lake in the Ocoee Ranger District. Phase 1 will disrupt access beginning July 16 from 35.0072,-84.6889 to 34.9889, -84.6339 as depicted in the graphic. Major repairs will address storm damage. Marked…
Emergency road closures due to storm damage
The Cherokee National Forest has enacted emergency closures to Hurricane Gap Road (NFSR 31) Closed on Rollins Chapel Road side from Mile Post 1.116 to Mile Post 1.665Dick Creek Road (NFSR 307)In addition HWY 395 is now closed blocking Unaka Mnt. access from Indian Gap.
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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