Houston Valley
Campground ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
North Cherokee National Forest & Wildlife Management Area (National Forest/Wildlife Management Area) · Restricted Access
- 0
- Bookable sites
- 18 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 72
- People per site
- 1,830 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Houston Valley Recreation Area (elevation 1,800 feet) is centrally located to both Paint Creek and Weaver Bend. It is located directly off Tennessee (TN) Scenic Highway 107.Recreation
Equestrian trails and hiking trails are located close to the recreation area. An open grass area is available for games.Facilities
Houston Valley Recreation Area has eight picnic sites and two group picnic areas in addition to the pavilion. A green-space restroom and trash cans are located a short distance from the pavilion. The pavilion itself contains three large picnic tables and is located adjacent to two single tables with grills.Natural Features
The recreation area is nestled along the edge of a hardwood forest. Fall colors are spectacular along this stretch of TN Scenic Highway 107.Nearby Attractions
Meadow Creek, a Fire Tower that has recently been renovated as a lookout platform, is a short drive or hike away. Burnette Gap Trailhead is a short distance away. Bubbling Springs Rifle Range is located off TN Scenic Highway 107. Another scenic drive along Brush Creek Road (#209) leads to Weaver Bend and Allen Branch Pond. An accessible .2 mile trail rings Allen Branch Pond and Weaver Bend Road (#209C) parallels the French Broad River.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (423) 638-4109.The facts
- 0 bookable sites
- 1 site in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 18 ft
- Up to 72 people per site
- Loops: HOUSTON VALLEY
Site types
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
1 campsite at Houston Valley
Check-in 8:00 AM · Check-out 10:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Valley | HOUSTON VALLEY | Management | Pull Through | Pull Through | Moderate | 18 ft | 72 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Greeneville, TN take TN 70 south about 10 miles. Turn right onto TN 107 west, travel nine miles. Houston Valley is located on the left. From Newport, TN, travel on US25/70 south, turn left onto TN 107 east and travel five miles to Houston Valley. It will be located on the right.
35.96333, -82.94444 · 35°57'48.0"N 82°56'40.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 5.3 | 4.2 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 4.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Houston Valley
- Can you reserve a site at Houston Valley?
- Yes, Houston Valley is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Houston Valley have?
- 1 site in total, of which 0 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Houston Valley?
- 18 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Houston Valley?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Houston Valley.
Camping near Houston Valley
- Paint Creek Campground 5.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Round Mountain Campground 8.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Rocky Bluff Campground 8.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Harmon Den Campground 14.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- French Broad River Area 1.5 mi · Facility
- French Broad River 4.2 mi · Facility
- Paint Creek Corridor with Hot Springs Loops 4.3 mi · Facility
- Paint Creek Corridor 4.3 mi · Campground
- Rocky Bluff Campground 8.9 mi · Facility
- Dillard Place 10.9 mi · Facility
- Pigeon River Area 11.5 mi · Facility
- Andrew Johnson NHS Visitor Center 15.2 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (423) 638-4109
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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