Best camping near Shady Valley
14 campgrounds · 14 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Shady Valley, 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 14 of 14 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Forest camp site
Good
6.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 86: live conditions (good) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#2
Little Oak
Good
10.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 86: live conditions (good) · 35 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#3
Little Oak Campground
Good
10.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 86: live conditions (good) · 35 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#4
Jacobs Creek Recreation Area
Good
6.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Jacobs Creek Recreation Area in Virginia is a fantastic camping destination offering a range of amenities and beautiful natural surroundings. The campground caters to both tent…
Why 84: live conditions (good) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#5
Jacobs Creek Campground
Good
7.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Jacobs Creek Campground is a serene camping area located in Virginia, offering a variety of amenities to enhance the camping experience. This campground provides a range of…
Why 84: live conditions (good) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#6
Jacobs Creek Rec Area
Good
7.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Located in the state of Tennessee, Jacobs Creek Recreation Area offers a serene camping experience for nature enthusiasts. The campground provides a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 84: live conditions (good) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#7
Watauga Dam Tailwater
Good
19.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 86: live conditions (good) · 42 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#8
Low Gap Camp
Good
15.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 85: live conditions (good) · 44 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#9
Sugar Hollow City Park
Good
14.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Sugar Hollow City Park is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Virginia. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. There are…
Why 82: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
82Elite
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#10
Backbone Rock Campground
Good
5.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Backbone Rock Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Virginia. Nestled in the scenic Backbone Rock Recreation Area, it offers a range of amenities to…
Why 72: live conditions (good) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
72Top-rated
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#11
Backbone Rock Recreation Area
Good
5.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Backbone Rock Recreation Area is a popular camping area located in Virginia. The campground offers various amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. There are…
Why 72: live conditions (good) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
72Top-rated
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#12
Backbone Rock Rec Area
Good
5.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Backbone Rock Recreation Area is a picturesque and popular camping destination located in the state of Tennessee. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 72: live conditions (good) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
72Top-rated
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#13
Beartree Recreation Area
Good
14.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Beartree Recreation Area is a popular camping destination located in the beautiful state of Virginia. This campground is well-known for its serene and picturesque surroundings…
Why 67: live conditions (good) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
67Top-rated
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#14
Beartree
Good
14.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Beartree camping area is located in the state of Virginia and is a popular destination for campers. It offers a range of amenities to enhance visitors’ camping experience. The…
Why 67: live conditions (good) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
67Top-rated
Camping near Shady Valley
The Shady Valley area has 14 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 Shady Valley
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?
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