Dispersed Camping in Cocke County, Tennessee
Showing 16 locations in Cocke County.
Bug Branch Road Dispersed
Bug Branch is an improved dirt forest road within the Cherokee National Forest offering quiet dispersed camping options.
Cracker Barrel Newport
Overnight parking behind the restaurant. The rear spots are level and offer a relatively quiet stay with staff permission.
Creekside Stayz Campground
A small, intimate private campground situated alongside Trail Fork Creek. The property offers a limited selection of sites, including an RV spot, a camper, a glamping tent, and a tent site, avoiding a crowded layout. Amenities include electricity, water, wireless internet, laundry, and shower facilities.
Dogwood Hollow Dispersed Area
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Dogwood Hollow Road within the Cherokee National Forest.
Dry Pond Gap Dispersed Camping
Primitive dispersed camping corridor situated along Dry Pond Gap Road in the Cherokee National Forest. The road winds through a quiet wooded valley, providing several dirt pull-offs for boondocking.
Gilliland Creek Backcountry Campsite #35
An official hike-in backcountry campsite located along Gilliland Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, requiring an NPS permit.
Hall Top Spur Forest Road Dispersed
Dispersed roadside camping sites set along the Hall Top Spur forest road within the Cherokee National Forest. Beautiful woods and quiet surroundings.
Long Creek Haven
A private 3.5-acre campground retreat nestled near the French Broad River and Cherokee National Forest. Offers boondocking and partial/full hookup sites, plus a peaceful environment with easy gravel road access for large rigs.
Lowe's Newport
A commercial parking lot offering basic overnight parking. Quiet and suitable for quick overnight stays.
Meadow Creek Tower Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain overlook area located near the Meadow Creek Fire Tower within the Cherokee National Forest. A flat gravel area at the summit offers outstanding views. The drive up the mountain is along a narrow, winding gravel road with steep drop-offs, making it unsuitable for trailers or larger motorhomes.
Nave Wagon Train Loop
A scenic forest service loop road within Cherokee National Forest, providing space for motorized dispersed camping in a dense woodland setting.
Pigeon River Campground
A developed campground located along the Pigeon River, offering easy access to nearby rafting and outdoor activities.
Sugar Cove Backcountry Campsite #34
Sugar Cove #34 is a primitive, hike-in backcountry campsite nested in a quiet wooded hollow in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Sutton Ridge Overlook Backcountry Site
A scenic backcountry clearing located 1.5 miles along the Lower Gap Trail from Cosby Campground, offering beautiful mountain vistas in a quiet, secluded forest setting.
Walmart Newport
Standard commercial parking at Walmart. Overnight parking is commonly tolerated in the rear section near the gas station, where other large vehicles typically park.
Weaver Bend Road Dispersed Area
A quiet forest road corridor offering dispersed camping sites inside Cherokee National Forest. Situated in a scenic wooded valley near the French Broad River, this area provides excellent rustic spots along the roadway.