Best camping near Shady Valley
14 campgrounds · 14 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · 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
Little Oak
Prime
10.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 80°F· No active weather warnings
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 90: live conditions (prime) · 24 things to do within 15 mi
90Elite
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#2
Little Oak Campground
Prime
10.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 80°F· No active weather warnings
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 90: live conditions (prime) · 24 things to do within 15 mi
90Elite
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#3
Watauga Dam Tailwater
Prime
19.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Comfortable day · high 80°F· No active weather warnings
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 91: live conditions (prime) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
91Elite
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#4
Low Gap Camp
Prime
15.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Comfortable day · high 81°F· No active weather warnings
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 90: live conditions (prime) · 30 things to do within 15 mi
90Elite
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#5
Forest camp site
Prime
6.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 80°F· No active weather warnings
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 85: live conditions (prime) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Jacobs Creek Recreation Area
Prime
6.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 80°F· No active weather warnings
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 79: live conditions (prime) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#7
Jacobs Creek Campground
Prime
7.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 80°F· No active weather warnings
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 79: live conditions (prime) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#8
Jacobs Creek Rec Area
Prime
7.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 80°F· No active weather warnings
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 79: live conditions (prime) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#9
Sugar Hollow City Park
Prime
14.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 80°F· No active weather warnings
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 79: live conditions (prime) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#10
Backbone Rock Campground
Prime
5.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 78°F· No active weather warnings
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 71: live conditions (prime) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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#11
Backbone Rock Recreation Area
Prime
5.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 78°F· No active weather warnings
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 71: live conditions (prime) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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#12
Backbone Rock Rec Area
Prime
5.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 78°F· No active weather warnings
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 71: live conditions (prime) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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#13
Beartree Recreation Area
Prime
14.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Comfortable day · high 79°F· No active weather warnings
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 71: live conditions (prime) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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#14
Beartree
Prime
14.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Comfortable day · high 79°F· No active weather warnings
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 71: live conditions (prime) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-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?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.