Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Shady Valley, TN
Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, Shady Valley, TN, offers a range of camping options that appeal to outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. For RV campers, the Shady Valley Campground provides spacious, full-service sites with stunning views of the surrounding hills and easy access to hiking trails, making it an ideal base for exploration. Tent campers can take advantage of the scenic Whitetop Mountain, where designated campsites allow for a serene experience among wildflowers and towering evergreens, with the added thrill of nearby trout fishing in the pristine streams. For those seeking solitude, dispersed camping in the Cherokee National Forest allows for a rugged experience, where campers can set up in remote areas and immerse themselves in nature, with breathtaking vistas and the sound of rustling leaves as their backdrop. The geographical diversity, featuring rolling hills, lush valleys, and vibrant wildlife, enhances the camping experience, providing ample opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and photography. Whether you prefer the comforts of an RV, the simplicity of tent camping, or the adventure of dispersed sites, Shady Valley serves as an inviting gateway to outdoor exploration.
Little Oak Campground is located in the Watauga Ranger District, Cherokee National Forest (43 min east of Bristol, TN) with an elevation of 1,773 feet. There are a total of 65 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the beginning of November. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $12.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, boat ramp, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Grayson Highlands Campground is part of Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia (1 hr 33 min east of Bristol, TN) with an elevation of 4,665 feet. There are a total of 96 campsites including 5 cabins. The campground is normally open from the beginning of March to the beginning of December. 79 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 55 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. 62 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $15.00 to $109.00. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include hiking trails.
Fox Creek Horse Camp is located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest (1 hr 6 min east of Bristol, TN) with an elevation of 3,445 feet. There are a total of 3 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of November. Max equipment length is 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $5.00 per night. Activities include fishing, horseback riding.
Old Virginia Group Horse Camp is located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest (1 hr 10 min east of Bristol, TN) with an elevation of 3,515 feet. The site is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of November. Prices start at $50.00 per night. Activities include fishing, horseback riding.
Raccoon Branch Campground is located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest (1 hr 13 min southwest of Bluefield, WV) with an elevation of 3,341 feet. There are a total of 17 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the end of November. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 5 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $27.00. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Hungry Mother Campground is part of Hungry Mother State Park in Virginia (1 hr 11 min southwest of Bluefield, WV) with an elevation of 2,617 feet. There are a total of 113 campsites including 35 cabins. The campground is open all year. 67 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 22 and 85 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 67 sites have electric and water hookups. 1 site has electric hookups. Fees range from $25.00 to $343.00.
Natural Tunnel Campground is part of Natural Tunnel State Park in Virginia (39 min northwest of Kingsport, TN) with an elevation of 1,315 feet. There are a total of 52 campsites including 18 cabins. The campground is open all year. 41 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 38 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 34 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $35.00 to $386.00. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area is located in the Appalachian Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (1 hr 3 min northeast of Asheville, NC) with an elevation of 2,760 feet. There are a total of 39 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the end of October. 34 sites can accommodate RVs between 15 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 3 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $28.00 to $70.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports, rock climbing.
Stony Fork Campground is located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest (37 min south of Bluefield, WV) with an elevation of 2,366 feet. There are a total of 49 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of November. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 132 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 12 sites have electric and water hookups. 22 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $30.00. Some amenities include flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing.
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