Where Cherokee National Forest's forested terrain meets mountain creek waters, Bald Mountains Campground sits as a US Forest Service facility requiring a mile-long hike to reach. The established campground accommodates larger groups, with one recent visitor noting the presence of roughly a hundred other campers during their stay.
Access involves a moderately challenging uphill trek, making this location less suitable for those preferring drive-up convenience. The forested setting provides natural shade, while nearby water sources offer cooling relief during warmer months. For tent camping enthusiasts exploring the broader region, tent sites around Cherokee National Forest present additional backcountry options. Pack light for the hike in, but bring enough supplies for your entire stay since resupply requires the return trek.
Description
View from Appalachian Trail on Big Firescald Knob Most of the area is remote backcountry, including Bald Mountain Ridge Scenic Area and Sampson Mountain Wilderness. Roads are limited, but forty-plus miles of trail access the forest. The area is known for its diverse populations of wildflowers and a number of waterfalls, including 60-foot fan-shaped Margarette Falls and Sill Branch Falls. Try fishing Nolichucky River, Horse Creek, Dry Creek and Clark Creek. Horse Creek and Old Forge Recreation areas offer picnicking, water play and camping. Bald Mountains Map Bald Mountains Guide
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Location
Public CampgroundBald Mountains is located in Tennessee
Coordinates
36.07275095 N
82.59457927 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 1 min from Johnson City, TN
- 1 hr 10 min from Asheville, NC
- 1 hr 17 min from Kingsport, TN
- 1 hr 50 min from Morristown, TN
