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).
Cell Phone Coverage at Rough Ridge Campground
Cell signal at Rough Ridge Campground (Tellico Plains, TN): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
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
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
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.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#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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