Rough Ridge Campground

Federal campground in Cherokee National Forest

Location: Tellico Plains, 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): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/rough-ridge-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Affordable tent camping at $20/night in a federal campground with fire rings and picnic tables. Located near trail access with a 4.6/5 rating from 74 Google reviews praising cleanliness, organization, and friendly staff.

Wildlife alert: Black-throated Blue Warbler, Bay-breasted Warbler, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Dark-eyed Junco, Red-bellied Snake, Common Snapping Turtle, Ring-necked Snake

Insider tips for Rough Ridge Campground: Arrive early — first-come, first-served basis only with limited sites Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment option On-site Welcome Center and 24/7 staff available for emergencies and assistance

Skip Rough Ridge Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served only. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Rough Ridge Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: State Line Campground (Tellico Plains, TN), Big Oak Cove Campground (Tellico Plains, TN), Holder Cove Campground (Tellico Plains, TN), Davis Branch Campground (Tellico Plains, TN).