RV rental Watauga Lake, TN: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
RV rental Watauga Lake, TN: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
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Nestled in northeastern Tennessee, just outside of Johnson City, TN, and a three-hour drive from Knoxville is where you will find Watauga Lake, a hidden gem of this part of the United States. This scenic place lies near the Appalachian Mountains, providing visitors with stunning views and plenty of outdoor opportunities. When you decide to go RV camping at Watauga Lake, you won’t see too many tourists. But whoever spends some time here, they fall in love with nature and often come back.
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Getting Outdoors
Watauga Lake is an excellent location for all types of water sports. The size of the lake allows outdoor enthusiasts to go boating, swimming, wakeboarding, jet skiing, water skiing, and canoeing. There are several marinas on the lake where Watauga Lake campers could rent a vessel of their choice. The boat ramps are located at different points of the lake, and getting access to the water is quite easy. Some parts of the lake are secluded and may only be reached by water. When you want an adventure, jump into a boat and start exploring Watauga Lake.
Camping at Watauga Lake
When you plan on going camping at Watauga Lake, Watauga Dam Campground can accommodate long vehicles. The campground itself is quite rustic, with just the basic amenities. However, campers will get to enjoy the picturesque view of the lake and the woods that surround it. There are 29 campsites for RVs, and they have gravel surfaces. The features include showers, restrooms, picnic areas, and fire rings.
Exploring the Area
Gorgeous Johnson City lays in the very heart of the wilderness, and it is close to the Blue Ridge and the Appalachian Mountains. When you happen to be camping at Watauga Lake, you might want to take a day off and visit this community. Johnson City has a rich history, and a couple of Civil War battles were fought in the area. Visitors may learn more about it at the Reece Museum. The museum started as a class project by Maxine Mathews, a history professor at East Tennessee State University. The collection of documents and artifacts grew quickly, especially after the locals learned about Mathews’ efforts. Nowadays, the museum has several permanent exhibitions, as well as weekly events and workshops.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
- Hiking TrailLocation
- Cardens Bluff Campground Trail, TNHampton, TN
- Compression Falls, TNButler, TN
- Rye Patch, NCCherokee National Forest, TN
- Appalachian Trail: Oliver Hollow Road to Watuga Dam, TNHampton, TN
- Chestnut Flats Trail, NCCherokee National Forest, TN
- Appalachian Trail: Dennis Cove to US 19E, NCPond Mountain Wilderness, NC
- Appalachian Trail - Dennis Cove to US Highway 321, TNHampton, TN
- Appalachian Trail: Dennis Cove to Laurel Fork Gorge, TNHampton, TN
- Coon Den Falls, NCPond Mountain Wilderness, NC
- AT Dennis Cove to US19E, TNHampton, TN
- CampgroundsLocation
- Cardens Bluff Campground, TNCarter County, TN
- Dennis Cove Campground, TNCarter County, TN
- Watauga Dam Campground, TNCarter County, TN
- Little Oak Campground, TNSullivan County, TN
- Grandfather Campground, NCAvery County, NC
- Mountain River Family Campground, NCAvery County, NC
- Boone KOA, NCWatauga County, NC
- Flintlock Campground, NCWatauga County, NC
- Julian Price Campground, NCWatauga County, NC
- Backbone Rock Campground, TNJohnson County, TN
- RV dealerships in Tennessee
Recent RV rental reviews in Watauga Lake
Josh W.
August, 2025
Great experience all the way around! My wife and I took our 2 dogs on an 8 day trip to Tennesee and stayed in this beautiful RV. Phil and Jenn met me at the campground and set the RV up for us. They were very friendly and informative during the setup. They had also reached out to me prior to the trip with details about the RV and to find out if we had any special needs for our trip. The RV is very nice and was perfect for our family. It is very spacious inside and has enough room for a family larger than ours. Extras, like a Keurig, and ice-maker, and dog treats were icing on our cake. Phil also checked in with us during our stay, to make sure that we had everything that we need. I would definitely recommend this RV to everyone and hope to use it again in the future!
Emily S.
July, 2025
Beautiful interior, very comfy and well supplied. Host was great at communicating.
John C.
July, 2025
The whole experience from booking and communication to delivery and setup was absolutely great. The RV was comfortable, cool and had everything we needed to let us focus on spending time together. Honestly, all of the little extra's—Blackstone Grille, towels and kitchen tools to name a few, made it feel like we were in our own home. My son and I especially enjoyed the outdoor seating and cooking dinners on the Blackstone Grille at the end of each day. A big Thank you to Ashley and Jon for sharing their RV with us and being a part of a really great vacation.
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