U.S. Forest Service · TN

Thunder Rock Campground

Whitewater rafting on the Ocoee RiverPhoto · US Forest Service
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
38Sites

The place

Thunder Rock Campground is located 1.8 miles northwest of the Ocoee Whitewater Center, just behind TVA Ocoee Powerhouse Number 3. Nestled alongside the Ocoee River, this facility provides 37 regular campsites for popups and RVs less than 20 feet with no elctricity , ONLY site 9 is an electric site for less than 20 feet at 30 amp, and one group campsite. Thunder Rock is a popular destination for both whitewater and trail enthusiasts. Recreation Trailhead parking is available for the nearby Tanasi trail system, which includes approximately 30 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. Keep reading

This system can be reached via Thunder Rock Express, Dry Pond Lead, or the Rhododendron Trail. Thunder Rock also provides access to the Benton-McKaye Trail. Facilities Picnic tables, grills, and lantern posts are located at each campsite. Water hydrants are located throughout the campground. Bathhouses provide flush toilets and warm showers. The campground host is located at the campground entrance next to the main bathhouse. Thunder Rock Campground Map and Guide Natural Features The Cherokee National Forest is located in eastern Tennessee and stretches from Chattanooga to Bristol along the North Carolina border. The 650,000-acre swath of land is Tennessee's only national forest. It lies in the heart of the Southern Appalachians and is home to more than 20,000 species of plants and animals, as well as many rivers, creeks and lakes. Nearby Attractions The nearby Ocoee River put-in and Ocoee Whitewater Center, home of the 1996 Olympic Canoe/Kayak-Slalom Competition, makes this an ideal location for rafters and kayakers alike. Charges & Cancellations All sites have a $18.00 cancellation and reservation fee.

The sites · 38

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND001tent only nonelectric
THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND002tent only nonelectric
THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND003tent only nonelectric
THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND009standard electric30
THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND010standard nonelectric
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THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUNDGROUPgroup tent only area nonelectric

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Fees

Standard Electric site fee =$20 per night (or $15 per night with a discount pass)

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This campground sits in TN-03. This member’s public-lands record →

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