Camping Near Knoxville, TN
There are 177 campgrounds within driving distance of Knoxville, TN in the Camphive database, listed below closest-first. The nearest is Look Rock Campground, about 22 miles away. 24 of the closest are free. 8 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Looking for no-fee sites? See free camping near Knoxville (148).
Closest campgrounds to Knoxville
- Look Rock Campground — 22 mi from Knoxville · Look Rock Campground · Vistas 7.5
- ABRAM'S CREEK CAMPGROUND — 24 mi from Knoxville · ABRAM'S CREEK CAMPGROUND · Vistas 8
- METCALF BOTTOMS PICNIC PAVILION — 25 mi from Knoxville · METCALF BOTTOMS PICNIC PAVILION · Vistas 7.5
- Great Smoky Mountains - Cades Cove — 26 mi from Knoxville · TN - Townsend · $25/night · Vistas 7.5
- CADES COVE CAMPGROUND — 26 mi from Knoxville · CADES COVE CAMPGROUND · Vistas 8.2
- CADES COVE GROUP — 26 mi from Knoxville · CADES COVE GROUP · ~$10/night · Vistas 7.7
- ANTHONY CREEK HORSE CAMP — 26 mi from Knoxville · ANTHONY CREEK HORSE CAMP · Vistas 6.8
- ELKMONT GROUP CAMP — 28 mi from Knoxville · ELKMONT GROUP CAMP · ~$10/night · Vistas 8.5
- ELKMONT CAMPGROUND — 28 mi from Knoxville · ELKMONT CAMPGROUND · Vistas 7.8
- APPALACHIAN CLUBHOUSE — 28 mi from Knoxville · APPALACHIAN CLUBHOUSE · Vistas 7.8
- SPENCE CABIN — 29 mi from Knoxville · SPENCE CABIN · Vistas 7
- TWIN CREEKS PICNIC PAVILION — 30 mi from Knoxville · TWIN CREEKS PICNIC PAVILION · Vistas 7
- GREENBRIER PICNIC PAVILION — 35 mi from Knoxville · GREENBRIER PICNIC PAVILION · Vistas 7.7
- Citico Creek Area — 37 mi from Knoxville · Citico Creek Area · Vistas 6.5
- Cable Cove Recreation Area — 38 mi from Knoxville · Cable Cove Recreation Area · Vistas 7.5
- INDIAN BOUNDARY — 40 mi from Knoxville · INDIAN BOUNDARY · Vistas 6.7
- CHEOAH POINT CAMPGROUND — 41 mi from Knoxville · CHEOAH POINT CAMPGROUND · Vistas 6.8
- RATTLER FORD GROUP CAMPGROUND — 41 mi from Knoxville · RATTLER FORD GROUP CAMPGROUND · Vistas 7
- SWAN CABIN — 42 mi from Knoxville · SWAN CABIN · Vistas 7
- COSBY PICNIC PAVILION — 42 mi from Knoxville · COSBY PICNIC PAVILION · Vistas 6.8
- Rock Creek Campground (TN) — 42 mi from Knoxville · Rock Creek Campground (TN) · Vistas 6.8
- COSBY CAMPGROUND — 42 mi from Knoxville · COSBY CAMPGROUND · Vistas 8.2
- COSBY GROUP CAMP — 42 mi from Knoxville · COSBY GROUP CAMP · ~$10/night · Vistas 7.3
- COLLINS CREEK PICNIC PAVILION — 43 mi from Knoxville · COLLINS CREEK PICNIC PAVILION · Vistas 7.9
- DEEP CREEK GROUP CAMP — 44 mi from Knoxville · DEEP CREEK GROUP CAMP · ~$10/night · Vistas 8.2
- DEEP CREEK PICNIC PAVILION — 44 mi from Knoxville · DEEP CREEK PICNIC PAVILION · Vistas 8
- SMOKEMONT GROUP CAMP — 44 mi from Knoxville · SMOKEMONT GROUP CAMP · ~$10/night · Vistas 8.2
- Deep Creek Campground (NC) — 44 mi from Knoxville · Deep Creek Campground (NC) · Vistas 7.7
- SMOKEMONT CAMPGROUND — 44 mi from Knoxville · SMOKEMONT CAMPGROUND · Vistas 8
- MCNABB CREEK GROUP — 45 mi from Knoxville · MCNABB CREEK GROUP · Vistas 6
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Camping near Knoxville FAQ
How far are the nearest campgrounds to Knoxville?
The closest campground in the Camphive database is Look Rock Campground, roughly 22 miles from Knoxville, TN. The full list on this page is sorted by distance so you can pick by how far you want to drive.
Is there free camping near Knoxville?
Yes. 148 campgrounds near Knoxville, TN are free, mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests. See the free camping near Knoxville page for the full list.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1-10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. 8 of the spots near Knoxville listed here score 8 or higher. This page lists the closest campgrounds first; sort by Vistas on the interactive map to rank by scenery instead.