Free Camping in Tennessee
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The Cherokee National Forest flanks the Smokies on both sides. Dispersed camping is legal throughout — the national forest is free, the national park backcountry requires permits. A useful distinction when planning a Southern Appalachian trip.
Every listing below links to a full location page with a live weather forecast, a map, and nearby outdoor spots within 8 miles — trails to hike, swimming holes to cool off in, and local events. No other free camping directory shows you what's around the site. Trek4Free does.
A.T. ABINGTON GAP SHELTER
A.T. BALD MOUNTAIN SHELTER
A.T. CURLEY MAPLE GAP SHELTER
A.T. DOUBLE SPRINGS SHELTER
A.T. FLINT MOUNTAIN SHELTER
A.T. IRON MOUNTAIN SHELTER
A.T. JERRY CABIN SHELTER
A.T. LAUREL FORK SHELTER
A.T. LITTLE LAUREL SHELTER
A.T. MORELAND GAP SHELTER
A.T. NO BUSINESS KNOB SHELTER
A.T. OVERMOUNTAIN SHELTER
A.T. STAN MURRAY SHELTER
A.T. VANDEVENTER SHELTER
A.T. WALNUT MOUNTAIN SHELTER
CONASAUGA RIVER CAMPGROUND
Free Camping
HOUSTON VALLEY CAMPGROUND
PAINT CREEK DISPERSED CAMPSITES
QUINN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND
SYLCO CAMPGROUND
TUMBLING CREEK CG