Best camping near Shady Valley

18 campgrounds · 18 ranked · updated 2026-08-03 · 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 15 of 18 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Forest camp site
#1 Forest camp site Good
6.4 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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Jacobs Creek Recreation Area
#2 Jacobs Creek Recreation Area Good
6.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
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 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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Jacobs Creek Campground
#3 Jacobs Creek Campground Good
7.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
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 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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Jacobs Creek Rec Area
#4 Jacobs Creek Rec Area Good
7.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
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 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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Little Oak
#5 Little Oak Good
10.1 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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Little Oak Campground
#6 Little Oak Campground Good
10.1 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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Sugar Hollow City Park
#7 Sugar Hollow City Park Good
14.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 90°F
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 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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Low Gap Camp
#8 Low Gap Camp Good
15.3 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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Site 2
#9 Site 2 Good
18.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Site 2 is a tent-only backcountry campground operated by North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation near Boone in the High Country region. The site accommodates up to six…
Why 100: 46 things to do within 15 mi
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Site 1
#10 Site 1 Good
18.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Site 1 is a backcountry campground near Boone, North Carolina, operated by the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation. The site accommodates up to six tent campers and…
Why 100: 46 things to do within 15 mi
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Site 3
#11 Site 3 Good
18.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Site 3 is a backcountry tent campground operated by the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation near Boone, North Carolina. It accommodates up to six campers and requires…
Why 100: 46 things to do within 15 mi
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Little Stoney Creek Campground
#12 Little Stoney Creek Campground Good
19.2 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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Watauga Dam Tailwater
#13 Watauga Dam Tailwater Good
19.6 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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Backbone Rock Campground
#14 Backbone Rock Campground Good
5.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
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 75: 15 things to do within 15 mi
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Backbone Rock Recreation Area
#15 Backbone Rock Recreation Area Good
5.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
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 75: 15 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Shady Valley

The Shady Valley area has 18 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

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