Best camping near Elizabethton
27 campgrounds · 27 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Elizabethton, Tennessee — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 27 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Watauga Dam Tailwater
Good
2.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Watauga Dam Tailwater Camping Area is a picturesque campground in Tennessee offering breathtaking views of the Appalachian Mountains and the Watauga River. The campground is…
Why 100: 52 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Low Gap Camp
Good
4.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Low Gap Camp Camping Area is a serene camping spot in Tennessee, surrounded by stunning mountain views. The site is located near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offering…
Why 100: 52 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Cardens Bluff Campground
Good
4.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Cardens Bluff Campground is a beautiful camping area located in Tennessee. It offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The campground is open year-round and…
Why 100: 44 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Cardens Bluff
Good
4.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Cardens Bluff camping area in Tennessee is a beautiful campground with stunning views of Dale Hollow Lake. The campground offers 35 campsites, with amenities including picnic…
Why 100: 43 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Little Stoney Creek Campground
Good
5.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Little Stoney Creek Campground is a free, tent-friendly camping area located near Johnson City in northeastern Tennessee. The campground welcomes tent campers at no cost, making…
Why 100: 36 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
The Hamptons RV Park
Good
7.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
The Hamptons RV Park near Johnson City, Tennessee welcomes recreational vehicle campers in the scenic Tri-Cities region of East Tennessee. Located at approximately 36.27°N…
Why 100: 44 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Dennis Cove Recreation Area
Good
8.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Dennis Cove Recreation Area is a beautiful camping area located in the state of North Carolina. Situated amidst the stunning natural surroundings, this campground offers a range…
Why 100: 37 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Dennis Cove Campground
Good
8.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Dennis Cove Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of North Carolina. Situated in a serene natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 100: 37 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Dennis Cove Rec Area
Good
8.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Dennis Cove Recreation Area is a picturesque camping destination located in Tennessee. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance your camping experience. With picnic…
Why 100: 37 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Little Oak
Good
10.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
The Little Oak Camping Area in Tennessee is a beautiful destination surrounded by stunning views of the Cherokee National Forest. Visitors can explore nearby points of interest…
Why 100: 42 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Little Oak Campground
Good
10.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Little Oak Campground is a serene camping area located in the heart of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, offering picturesque panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and…
Why 100: 42 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Doe River Campground
Good
11.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Doe River Campground is a primitive camping destination located near Johnson City in the Tennessee foothills. The campground offers a rustic experience for tent campers seeking a…
Why 100: 34 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Forest camp site
Good
12.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Forest Camp in Tennessee offers both established campsites and dispersed camping within a serene, wooded setting. Most sites include fire rings, picnic tables, and access to pit…
Why 100: 32 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Upper Laurel Fork
Good
12.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Upper Laurel Fork Camping Area is located in the remote and serene mountains of North Carolina, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding wilderness. Nearby points of…
Why 100: 40 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Mountaineer shelter
Good
13.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Mountaineer Shelter camping area is located in North Carolina and is a popular destination for campers. The campground offers several amenities to enhance the camping experience…
Why 100: 50 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Elizabethton
The Elizabethton area has 27 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Elizabethton
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
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Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.