Balsam Mountain Campground
Balsam Mountain Campground is a national park campground in Tennessee. The published nightly fee is $30.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Tennessee
- Coordinates
- 35.56544, -83.17430
- Nightly fee
- $30
- Map
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- Website
- www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/balsam-mountain.htm
Amenities
- Potable water (seasonal)
- Toilets (Flush Toilets - seasonal)
- Trash collection (seasonal)
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Balsam Mountain Campground
Balsam Mountain Campground is surrounded by mountain ranges and streams. With an elevation of 5,310 feet (1,618 m), summer daytime temperatures rarely exceed 70°F (~21°C) and lows may dip to 50°F (10°C). RV and tent sites plus flush toilets and drinking water are available. No hookups or showers are available at the campground and the restrooms do not have lights.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- NPS · 7.6 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Edisto Gas · 10 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 2 designated routes (6 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balsam Mountain Campground | National park campground | under 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Balsam Mountain Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | $30 | — |
| Spruce Mountain #42 | Free campsite | 2.9 mi | Free | — |
| Caldwell Fork #41 | Free campsite | 3.2 mi | Free | — |
| Indian Creek Campground | Private campground | 3.3 mi | — | — |
| Big Hemlock #40 | Free campsite | 3.5 mi | Free | — |
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Sources. National Park Service. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.