The sound of the Ocoee River runs alongside this US Forest Service campground in Cherokee National Forest, where both drive-in and walk-in sites provide access to one of Tennessee's premier whitewater destinations. Campers find full amenities including showers, drinking water, and a camp store, with reservations available for planning ahead. The forested terrain sits near both river and lake access points, making it a staging area for paddlers tackling the river's Class V rapids.
Hiking and biking trails extend from the campground area, with horseback riding operations nearby that lead up toward Chilhowee Lake overlooks of Parksville Lake. For those wanting different terrain, Goforth Creek Campground D sits less than two miles southeast.
Description
View of Parksville Lake in Cherokee National Forest World class whitewater, mountain biking trail systems, environmental education programs, highly developed camping, and scenic byways are a few activities featured in the Ocoee River area. Local outfitters offer rafting excursions in the Ocoee River’s world-class whitewater. The Ocoee Whitewater Center is a hub for outdoor adventure and offers regional information, environmental education, trails and picnic sites. Bike the 30-mile Tanasi Trailcomplex and trails at Chilhowee Recreation Area or take a scenic drive along the Ocoee Scenic Byway (US 64 and Forest Road 77). Popular camping areas include Parksvilleand Thunder Rock Campgrounds, as well as Chilhowee Recreation Area. Ocoee River Area Map Ocoee River Area Guide
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Location
Public CampgroundOcoee River Area is located in Tennessee
Coordinates
35.10448835 N
84.53278097 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 30 min from Cleveland, TN
- 52 min from Chattanooga, TN
- 1 hr 35 min from Knoxville, TN
- 1 hr 43 min from Rome, GA
