Best camping near Townsend
97 campgrounds · 97 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Townsend, 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 97 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Cades Cove - Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Prime
2.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Comfortable day · high 76°F· No active weather warnings
The Cades Cove campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers beautiful mountain views and easy access to hiking trails, wildlife viewing, and historic buildings. The…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 86 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Cades Cove Campground
Prime
2.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Comfortable day · high 76°F· No active weather warnings
Welcome to the Cades Cove Campground in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This picturesque camping area offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, lush…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 86 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Cades Cove Group Campground
Prime
2.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Comfortable day · high 76°F· No active weather warnings
Cades Cove Group Campground in Tennessee offers spectacular views of the Great Smoky Mountains, with plenty of nearby activities such as hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. The…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 86 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Anthony Creek Horse Camp
Prime
2.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Comfortable day · high 76°F· No active weather warnings
Located in the beautiful state of Tennessee, Anthony Creek Horse Camp is a popular camping area for horse enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. With its range of amenities and…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 86 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
#06 Turkeypen Ridge
Prime
2.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Comfortable day · high 76°F· No active weather warnings
Turkeypen Ridge camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Tennessee. This camping area offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 87 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
6 Turkeypen Ridge
Prime
2.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Comfortable day · high 76°F· No active weather warnings
Turkeypen Ridge camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Tennessee. It offers a variety of amenities to enhance the camping experience. The campground…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 87 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
10 Ledbetter Ridge
Prime
3.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Comfortable day · high 76°F· No active weather warnings
10 Ledbetter Ridge camping area is a popular campground located in Tennessee. It offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. The campground provides…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 87 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
#09 Anthony Creek
Prime
4.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Comfortable day · high 76°F· No active weather warnings
Located in the state of Tennessee, Anthony Creek camping area is an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts seeking a peaceful camping experience. This campground offers a range…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 92 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
12 Forge Creek
Prime
4.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Comfortable day · high 76°F· No active weather warnings
Located in the state of North Carolina, the 12 Forge Creek camping area is a serene and picturesque destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. This campground offers a…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 67 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
9 Anthony Creek
Prime
4.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Comfortable day · high 76°F· No active weather warnings
The 9 Anthony Creek camping area in Tennessee offers a great camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. Situated in a picturesque location, the campground provides various…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 92 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
15 Rabbit Creek
Prime
5.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 79°F· No active weather warnings
15 Rabbit Creek camping area is located in the state of Tennessee and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings, and restrooms for…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 71 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
17 Little Bottoms
Prime
5.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 79°F· No active weather warnings
The 17 Little Bottoms camping area is located in Tennessee and offers campers a pleasant outdoor experience. This campground provides various amenities to enhance visitors' stay…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 70 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
16 Scott Gap
Prime
5.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 79°F· No active weather warnings
16 Scott Gap camping area is a beautiful campground located in Tennessee. It offers a range of amenities to make the camping experience enjoyable. The campground provides…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 71 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
97 Big Walnut
Prime
6.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Comfortable day · high 76°F· No active weather warnings
97 Big Walnut camping area is a well-equipped campground located in North Carolina. This camping area offers several amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable camping…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 91 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
#01 Cooper Road
Prime
6.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 79°F· No active weather warnings
The #01 Cooper Road camping area is located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee. This camping area is a great place to stay for those looking to explore the…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 66 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Townsend
The Townsend area has 97 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 Townsend
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.