Thunder Rock Campground
Ducktown, Tennessee · 1,125 ft · In Cherokee National Forest
Photos: US Forest Service
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,125 ft (343 m)1,125 ft343 m
Sites38
Thunder Rock Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 001Tent only · up to 5 peopleTents only
- 002Tent only · up to 5 peopleTents only
- 003Tent only · up to 5 peopleTents only
- 009Standard · up to 5 people
- 010Standard · up to 5 people
- 011Standard · up to 5 people
- 012Standard · up to 5 people
- 013Standard · up to 5 people
- 014Standard · up to 5 people
- 015Standard · up to 5 people
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Thunder Rock Campground is located 1.8 miles northwest of the Ocoee Whitewater Center, just behind TVA Ocoee Powerhouse Number 3. Nestled alongside the Ocoee River, this facility provides 37 regular campsites for popups and RVs less than 20 feet with no elctricity , ONLY site 9 is an electric site for less than 20 feet at 30 amp, and one group campsite. Thunder Rock is a popular destination for both whitewater and trail enthusiasts.
Recreation
Trailhead parking is available for the nearby Tanasi trail system, which includes approximately 30 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. This system can be reached via Thunder Rock Express, Dry Pond Lead, or the Rhododendron Trail. Thunder Rock also provides access to the Benton-McKaye Trail.Facilities
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Cell service
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- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Thunder Rock Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny86°62°
- ThuSunny, 1% chance of rain86°61°
- FriSunny, 5% chance of rain79°44°
- SatSunny63°41°
- SunSunny67°44°
Nearby camping
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3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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