Best camping near Townsend
104 campgrounds · 104 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · 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 104 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Cades Cove - Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Good
2.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
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 100: 94 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Cades Cove Campground
Good
2.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
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 100: 94 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
#05 Rich Mountain
Good
2.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Rich Mountain camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Tennessee. Nestled in a serene natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to make…
Why 100: 100 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Cades Cove Group Campground
Good
2.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
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 100: 94 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Anthony Creek Horse Camp
Good
2.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
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 100: 94 things to do within 15 mi
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#06 Turkeypen Ridge
Good
2.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
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 100: 96 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
6 Turkeypen Ridge
Good
2.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
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 100: 96 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
10 Ledbetter Ridge
Good
3.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
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 100: 96 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
11 Beard Cane
Good
4.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 90°F
11 Beard Cane camping area is a picturesque campground located in Tennessee. It offers a range of amenities for campers, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts…
Why 100: 79 things to do within 15 mi
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#09 Anthony Creek
Good
4.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
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 100: 103 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
12 Forge Creek
Good
4.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
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 100: 78 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
9 Anthony Creek
Good
4.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
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 100: 103 things to do within 15 mi
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#03 Hesse Creek
Good
4.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Hesse Creek camping area, located in Tennessee, offers a serene camping experience with various amenities. The campground provides basic facilities such as picnic tables, fire…
Why 100: 93 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
15 Rabbit Creek
Good
5.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
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 100: 84 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
17 Little Bottoms
Good
5.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
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 100: 83 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Townsend
The Townsend area has 104 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.