

Located near Parksville Lake,this popular campground is divided by Highway 30 into an R.V.

Turn right onto VA 716 for five miles to the recreation area (VA 716 becomes TN 133 at the stateline). Parksville Lake Campground - Reliance, Tennessee. From Abingdon, VA, take US 58 east for 15 miles to Damascus. Turn left onto TN 133 for eight miles to Backbone Recreation Area. Day Use: vault toilets.įrom Bristol, take US 421 south for 20 miles to Shady Valley. It is your responsibility to read, know, understand, and follow all specific rules and regulations which are also posted at the campground.Ĭampground: Flush toilets. Find out more details and check site availability for Site 02, Loop BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND in Backbone Rock Campground at Cherokee National Forest with.leash at all times, and pick up after them. All food and beverages must be stored in an approved bear-proof container, your locked vehicle or hard-sided camper at all times unless being eaten, prepared, or transported. Food storage restrictions apply at all areas on the Cherokee National Forest.No burning plastic or other non-wood materials except local wood in fire pits and charcoal in grills.Home to some of the best frontcountry camping in the national park, Cades Cove boasts 159 camp sites that are open year-round. Backbone Rock Campground is open for the 2021 season. Cades Cove Campground It’s hard to beat a stay at Cades Cove Campground when exploring Great Smoky Mountains National Park. No alcoholic beverages are allowed in the area. (lat:36.5968 lon:-81.8189) Located in Cherokee National Forest.Double campsites allow for up to 10 individuals and 4 vehicles. Each site contains a table, fire ring, and lantern holder. There are 10 single campsites, including two double sites within Backbone Rock Campground. Sites include a fire pit, access to showers and restrooms, as well as the ability to bring your pets. Sites are limited to a single family or not more than 5 people and 2 vehicles. Grindstone offers sites for both tent and RV camping.One pavilion is reservable at $50 per day.Ī special use permit is required for groups of 75 people or more on National Forest lands.

The vault toilets at the Backbone Rock day-use areas are open.Īccessible,Tent camping,Camping trailer,Fee charged for some activities,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water,ParkingĬamping is $10 for single site (8 sites) and $20 for double site (2 sites). The hiking trails are open year round, from sunrise to sunset. Guests are asked to leave the area before the gates are closed for the evening. Gates are open at 7am and closed at 10pm. The vault toilets at the day use area is open. The Backbone Rock Large Pavilion is open for reservations. Backbone Rock Campground is open for the 2023 season.
