Accessible by drive-in, boat, hike, or walk-in routes, Friendship Rd operates as a privately managed campground within Cherokee National Forest. Sites range from $30-$95 per night and include electric and water hookups for RVs, plus standard amenities like restrooms, showers, and picnic tables. Campers note rough access conditions leading to the property.
The forested campground sits alongside Holly River with proximity to lake access. Recent visitors highlight the clean bathhouse facilities and deep, clear lake water suitable for tying up kayaks and canoes directly at waterfront sites. Reservations are available, and pets are permitted throughout the campground.
Description
View of Watauga Lake in Cherokee National Forests Water recreation is abundant in this area, featuring Watauga Lake; the Doe, Elk and Watauga rivers; several streams and seven waterfalls. Highly developed recreation areas along Watauga Lake provide facilities for fishing, picnicking, swimming and boat launching. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail runs through the area's backcountry. Camp on the lakeshore at Cardens Bluff or in the backcountry along Laurel Fork Creek at Dennis Cove. Watuaga Lake Area Map Watuaga Lake Area Guide
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Location
Public CampgroundFriendship Rd is located in Tennessee
Coordinates
36.54117303 N
82.02413055 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
