Watauga Dam Campground

Watauga Dam Campground is located nearby Elizabethton, TN, which is situated in the far northeast corner of the state. The campground is named after the lake that is found just to the southwest of it and sits only about 30 miles from the borders it shares with both North Carolina, to the east, and Virginia, to the north. Johnson City is the nearest larger town, and the city is found around 30 miles to the east, while the nearest large city is Knoxville, at around 120 miles to the west.

The campground features quite a few RV sites, and some sit right along the Watauga River, which feeds into the nearby lake. The campsites offer varying hookups. There is a camp store on-site if you find you've run out of any supplies. There are also plenty of grocery stores and gas stations in Elizabethton when you need to restock. Many locally-owned restaurants are also located in the downtown area. With a stay at this family-friendly campground in northeastern Tennessee, it should be no problem to locate any services you may be in need of.

Watauga Dam Campground is situated within the wooded hillsides on the western edge of the Appalachian Mountain Range. The park actually sits above the lake, and there is an overlook nearby that offers expansive views of the water below. There is also water access offered via the park. The campground provides bathrooms and showers and is also pet-friendly. It is open the middle of March through the middle of November, and it allows for stays that are both short and lengthy in duration. Camping with an RV in this part of the state makes it easy to enjoy all the attractions found nearby. There is so much to do within the local area you won't have time to be bored!