Camping near Polk, Tennessee

Camping near Polk, Tennessee includes 8 public campgrounds on record, 3 reservable and 5 first-come. All are run by the U.S. Forest Service. 3 are free.

Chilhowee Group CampThunder Rock Campground

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Camping near Polk at a glance

Public campgrounds
8 (8 National Forest)
Getting a site
3 reservable and 5 first-come
Cost
3 free; lowest posted fee at Thunder Rock Campground: "Single Site: $12 per night"
Elevation
761 ft (Lost Corral Horse Camp) to 2,067 ft (Chilhowee Group Camp), 8 of 8 on record
Season
1 seasonal with posted dates
Campsites
40 across the 3 campgrounds that state a count
RVs
1 take RVs; hookups at Thunder Rock Campground
Drinking water
1 of 8

Common questions

Where can I camp around Polk, TN?

8 public campgrounds are on record near Polk: Chilhowee Group Camp, Conasauga River Campground, Lost Corral Horse Camp, Lost Creek Campground, and 4 more. 5 are first-come, first-served with no reservations and 3 book through Recreation.gov.

Is there free camping near Polk, TN?

Yes: Conasauga River Campground, Sylco Campground, and Tumbling Creek Campground charge no fee at the campground.

Where can I camp with an RV near Polk, TN?

1 campground near Polk takes RVs: Thunder Rock Campground. Thunder Rock Campground has hookups.

Where can I go tent camping near Polk, TN?

Thunder Rock Campground lists tent or walk-in sites on record.

Where can I camp near Polk with drinking water?

Chilhowee Group Camp has potable water on record.