Free Camping Near Knoxville, TN
There are 14 free campgrounds within driving distance of Knoxville, TN in the Camphive database, every one a $0 fee, listed closest-first. The nearest is Wilderness Road Campground, about 47 miles away. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
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Closest free sites to Knoxville
- Wilderness Road Campground — 47 mi from Knoxville · Wilderness Road Campground · Free · Vistas 6.6
- BANDY CREEK — 57 mi from Knoxville · BANDY CREEK · Free · Vistas 7.2
- BLUE HERON CAMPGROUND — 60 mi from Knoxville · BLUE HERON CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 6
- Cottonwood Patch Campground — 79 mi from Knoxville · Cottonwood Patch Campground · Free · Vistas 6.3
- OBEY RIVER PARK — 80 mi from Knoxville · OBEY RIVER PARK · Free · Vistas 6.2
- West Fork Campground (Clayton, GA) — 81 mi from Knoxville · West Fork Campground (Clayton, GA) · Free · Vistas 6.5
- Jacks River Fields Campground — 83 mi from Knoxville · Jacks River Fields Campground · Free · Vistas 7
- Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground — 87 mi from Knoxville · Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground · Free · Vistas 7
- Chattooga River District — 89 mi from Knoxville · Chattooga River District · Free · Vistas 7.7
- LILLYDALE CAMPGROUND AND DAY USE — 89 mi from Knoxville · LILLYDALE CAMPGROUND AND DAY USE · Free · Vistas 6.5
- WILLOW GROVE CAMPGROUND — 90 mi from Knoxville · WILLOW GROVE CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 6.8
- CASSIDY BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMP — 90 mi from Knoxville · CASSIDY BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMP · Free · Vistas 6
- KENDALL CAMPGROUND — 93 mi from Knoxville · KENDALL CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 6.1
- BUCKHORN CAMPGROUND — 99 mi from Knoxville · BUCKHORN CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 6.6
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Free Camping near Knoxville FAQ
Is there free camping near Knoxville?
Yes. This page lists 14 campgrounds near Knoxville, TN with a $0 fee, sorted by distance — mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests, plus some no-fee developed campgrounds. Rules can change seasonally, so confirm with the managing agency on each spot's page before you go.
How close is free camping to Knoxville?
The nearest free site in the database is Wilderness Road Campground, roughly 47 miles from Knoxville, TN. Free sites are often a bit further out than paid campgrounds, so the list is sorted by distance.