Round Mountain Campground

Federal campground in Cherokee National Forest

Location: Del Rio, TN, TN

Price: From $7 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/round-mountain-campground to be notified when sites open up.

A highly-rated hidden gem (4.6/5 stars) tucked in the mountains with excellent views and well-maintained road access. Campers praise its spacious sites and peaceful mountain setting.

Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Box Turtle, ring-necked snake, Barred Owl, and Eastern Screech-Owl present in the area.

Insider tips for Round Mountain Campground: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to secure a site. Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature if available. Only 1 tent site available, so competition for spots is high. Trash cans are within 30 yards of each site — use them.

Skip Round Mountain Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available.. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is seasonally closed.. You ride motorcycles — reviewers report gravel-covered road with steep 10-60 ft drop-offs.. You prefer guaranteed reservations — this is first-come, first-served only..

Best time to visit Round Mountain Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..

Nearby campgrounds: Harmon Den Campground (Mars Hill, NC), Rocky Bluff Campground (HOT SPRINGS, NC), Big Creek Horse Camp (Waynesville, NC), Paint Creek Campground (Greeneville, TN).

Cell Phone Coverage at Round Mountain Campground

Cell signal at Round Mountain Campground (Del Rio, 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.

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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — no hookups available.✕ You're visiting outside May-October — campground is seasonally closed.✕ You ride motorcycles — reviewers report gravel-covered road with steep 10-60 ft drop-offs.✕ You prefer guaranteed reservations — this is first-come, first-served only.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

arrive early to secure a site.

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature if available.

Only 1 tent site available, so competition for spots is high.

Trash cans are within 30 yards of each site

use them.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Box Turtle, ring-necked snake, Barred Owl, and Eastern Screech-Owl present in the area.

Location

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N/A· Cherokee National Forest

Campground entrance

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Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Round Mountain Campground cost per night?+
Round Mountain Campground costs $7 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Round Mountain Campground open?+
Round Mountain Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Round Mountain Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Round Mountain Campground?+
Round Mountain Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Round Mountain Campground?+
Round Mountain Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Round Mountain Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Round Mountain Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Round Mountain Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Round Mountain Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$7 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Harmon Den Campground

Mars Hill, NC

From $15/night

Rocky Bluff Campground

HOT SPRINGS, NC

From $15/night

Big Creek Horse Camp

Waynesville, NC

From $36/night

Paint Creek Campground

Greeneville, TN

From $10/night

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