Thunder Rock Campground
Thunder Rock Campground is a national forest campground in Tennessee. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Tennessee
- Coordinates
- 35.07611, -84.48556
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Backpacking, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Non-motorized Boating, Rafting, River Trips, Scenic Drive
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 423-338-3300
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Thunder Rock Campground
Overview 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. 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
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Love's · 24 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Freeman Gas Propane · 14 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 106 designated routes (191 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Rock Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Tumbling Creek Campground | Free campsite | 4.1 mi | Free | — |
| Tumbling Creek Cg | National forest campground | 4.2 mi | — | — |
| Parksville Lake Recreation Area | Private campground | 5.7 mi | — | — |
| Parksville Lake Rv Campground | National forest campground | 5.8 mi | — | Electric |
| Lost Creek Campground | Free campsite | 5.8 mi | Free | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.