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Campground · TN

THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND

TN · Cherokee National Forest

Booking is hardest here in April (6/10) and easiest in June (4/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar5
  4. Apr6
  5. May5
  6. Jun4
  7. Jul4
  8. Aug4
  9. Sep5
  10. Oct5
  11. Nov5
  12. Dec4
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (April), arrivals are lightest on Sunday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for January 15, 2027 become bookable on July 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 1 electric sites
  • 4 tent-only sites
  • 34 RV sites
  • Max RV length 80 ft

Activities: WHITEWATER RAFTING, CAMPING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, BOATING, CANOEING, FISHING, HIKING, KAYAKING, NON-MOTORIZED BOATING, SCENIC DRIVE, BACKPACKING, RAFTING, RIVER TRIPS

Location

Where it is