Old Forge Campground

Campground · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

North Cherokee National Forest & Wildlife Management Area (National Forest/Wildlife Management Area) · Restricted Access

1
Bookable site
1,875 ft
Elevation

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (423) 638-4109.

The facts

  • Season: 5/1/2024 – 10/24/2024 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 1 bookable site
  • 4 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • Loops: Scan and Pay

Site types

  • 3 Management
  • 1 Standard Nonelectric

Book on Recreation.gov

4 campsites at Old Forge Campground

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
ScanPay 2Scan and PayManagement————
ScanPay 3Scan and PayManagement————
ScanPay 4Scan and PayManagement————
StandardScan and PayStandard Nonelectric————

Getting there

36.09110, -82.68190 · 36°5'28.0"N 82°40'54.8"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in3.93.64.14.13.84.55.03.93.12.62.94.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.8 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 Old Forge Campground

Can you reserve a site at Old Forge Campground?
Yes, Old Forge Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Old Forge Campground have?
4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

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Old Forge Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Old Forge Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • Camping fee is $7 per site per night.

Restrictions:

  • Group size is 5 people, 2 vehicles per site.
  • No alcoholic beverages are allowed in the area.
  • Horses are not allowed in the campground.
  • Food storage restrictions apply at all areas on the Cherokee National Forest. All food and beverages must be stored in an approved bear-proof container, your locked vehicle or hard-sided camper at all times unless being eaten, prepared, or transported.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Old Forge Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

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