Backbone Rock Campground
Its 11 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $10 per night. Backbone Rock Campground is a National Forest campground near Damascus, Tennessee.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 4Beaverdam Creek at Backbone Rock Campground. Photo: US Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
Backbone Rock Campground sits inside Cherokee National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 11
- Hookups
- None
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
11 sites. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book site 01 |
| 02 | BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book site 02 |
| 03 | BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book site 03 |
| 04 | BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book site 04 |
| 05 | BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book site 05 |
| 06 | BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book site 06 |
| 07 | BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book site 07 |
| 08 | BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book site 08 |
| 09 | BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book site 09 |
| 10 | BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book site 10 |
| Host | BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book site Host |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 2,130 ft
36.5957, -81.8184 in Johnson. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Backbone Rock Campground?
Sites at Backbone Rock Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251757).
How much does it cost to camp at Backbone Rock Campground?
Camping at Backbone Rock Campground costs Single Site: $10 per night.
How many campsites does Backbone Rock Campground have?
Backbone Rock Campground has 11 campsites.
Does Backbone Rock Campground have RV hookups?
No. Backbone Rock Campground has no hookups.
Are there pull-through sites at Backbone Rock Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Backbone Rock Campground; 11 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at Backbone Rock Campground?
Yes, Backbone Rock Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Backbone Rock Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Backbone Rock Campground.
Who manages Backbone Rock Campground?
Backbone Rock Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Backbone Rock Campground
Backbone Rock Recreation Area Pavilions - Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- 03-16 to 11-01
- Fee
- Site: $50 per night
- Sites
- 27
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $12 per night
Little Oak Campground - Sites
- 66
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $12 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Damascus and campgrounds in Johnson.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: US Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: US Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: US Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: US Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)