Pear Tree Camping Area, Tallasee, TN

Pear Tree Camping Area is a free, dispsersed campground offered by Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower. It's located off of Mt. Pleasant Road, along the south side of the river, just before Chilhowee Dam. There is an access from the road, and the area is large enough for a few full-sized RVs. Porta-potties and picnic tables are provided.

Calderwood Dispersed Campsite #1, Robbinsville, NC

Camping at Calderwood Dispersed Campsite #1

Calderwood Dispersed Campsite #2, Robbinsville, NC

Calderwood Dispersed Campsite #2 is identified on maps published by Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower as a boat-in only campsite. It's a free campsite with fire ring and picnic table.

Calderwood Dispersed Campsite #3, Robbinsville, NC

Calderwood Dispersed Campsite #4 is identified on maps published by Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower as a boat-in only campsite. It's a free campsite with fire ring and picnic table.

Calderwood Dispersed Campsite #4, Robbinsville, NC

Calderwood Dispersed Campsite #4 is identified on maps published by Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower as a boat-in only campsite. It's a free campsite with fire ring and picnic table.

Calderwood Dispersed Campsite #5, Robbinsville, NC

Calderwood Dispersed Campsite #5 is identified on maps published by Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower as a boat-in only campsite. It's a free campsite with fire ring and picnic table.

A Guide to Boondocking in Tennessee

Boondocking in Tennessee! Boondocking in Tennessee is mostly found within Cherokee National Forest in the eastern part of the state and Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area in the western half. There are no BLM lands in Tennessee. The Army Corps of Engineers offers some free campgrounds at its reservoirs. There is also free ... Read more

Where to Camp for Free in Cherokee National Forest

Cherokee National Forest offers many places where you can camp for free. Tennessee's most popular national forest is filled with dispersed camping areas, boondocking sites, and free campgrounds. If you want to camp for free in...

Cherokee National Forest, Camping Rules

These official camping rules and regulations for Cherokee National Forest were gathered from Orders and documents issued by the Supervisor of Cherokee National Forest, along with information published U.S. Forest Service website...

Tennessee Rest Area Rules

How long can you stay at a rest area in Tennessee? Is overnight parking allowed at Tennessee rest areas? Is camping allowed? Can you sleep in your vehicle at a rest area? What are the full Tennessee rest area rules?