Lost Corral Horse Camp
Federal campground in Cherokee National Forest
Location: Reliance, TN, TN
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lost-corral-horse-camp to be notified when sites open up.
Lost Corral Horse Camp offers a scenic Tennessee Valley location with strong 4.7/5 Google rating. Reviewers praise its cleanliness, pretty surroundings, and reliable Verizon 4G cell service.
Wildlife alert: Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo, Tufted Titmouse, Common Merganser, Swainson's Warbler, Stripe-necked Musk Turtle, and Common Watersnake present in the area.
Insider tips for Lost Corral Horse Camp: Arrive early — this is first-come, first-served only with no advance reservations Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for on-site payment Scenic Tennessee Valley train with scheduled mountain rides operates at campground entrance
Skip Lost Corral Horse Camp if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this campground. You require RV/motorhome facilities — this is a tent and horse camping facility. You prefer visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Lost Corral Horse Camp: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Quinn Springs Pavilion (Benton, TN), Chilhowee Campground (Benton, TN), Parksville Lake Rv Campground (Benton, TN), Thunder Rock Campground (Benton, TN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lost Corral Horse Camp
Cell signal at Lost Corral Horse Camp (Reliance, TN): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryArrive early
this is first-come, first-served only with no advance reservations
Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for on-site payment
Scenic Tennessee Valley train with scheduled mountain rides operates at campground entrance
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Cherokee National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Cherokee National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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