US Forest Service$14/nightCherokee National Forest
Roan Mountain Highlands Camp TN
Roan Mountain, Tennessee, Tennessee3,609 ft🗓 May–Nov
About this site
Primitive camping near Roan Mountain State Park and Cherokee NF. Stunning June rhododendron bloom on 6,000-ft balds.
Peak season temperatures
76°F
Avg high
58°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Yellow-bellied SapsuckerSouthern Appalachian Red SquirrelEastern HellbenderSong SparrowTennessee WarblerEastern Garter Snake
Activities
Rhododendron ViewingHikingBackpackingWildlife Viewing
Amenities
Alpine Bald AccessCreek NearbyAT Nearby
Site types
TentCar CampBackpack
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Managing unit
- Cherokee National Forest
- Fee
- $14/night
- Season
- May–Nov
- Elevation
- 3,609 ft
- Peak temps
- 58°–76°F
- Rating
- 4.7 (52)
- Coordinates
- 36.1534, -82.0934
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