About this campground
The Watauga Ranger Station can provide additional visitor information, and has an outlet that sells maps, books, passes, and permits.
Directions
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Nearby federal campgrounds
- Pinnacle Tower HikeCherokee National Forest0 mi
- Erwin National Fish HatcheryFish And Wildlife Service3 mi
- Unaka MountainsCherokee National Forest3 mi
- Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)Cherokee National Forest5 mi
- THE LAURELS PICNIC AREA PAVILIONSCherokee National Forest5 mi
- Unaka Mountain Scenic DriveCherokee National Forest6 mi
Explore more Tennessee camping
Watauga Ranger Station doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Tennessee campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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