Can you reserve a site at Round Mountain Campground?

Yes, Round Mountain Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Round Mountain Campground have?

4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

Round Mountain 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: 3,083 ft
Elevation

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

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

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4 campsites at Round Mountain Campground

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
ScanPay 2	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
ScanPay 3	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
ScanPay 4	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
Standard	Scan and Pay	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—

Getting there

35.83860, -82.95380 · 35°50'19.0"N 82°57'13.7"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 48°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	48	52	60	71	78	84	87	86	82	72	60	52
Low °F	29	31	37	44	54	62	65	65	59	47	36	32
Precip in	3.7	3.3	4.0	3.8	4.5	5.2	4.7	4.9	3.4	2.4	2.9	3.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.9 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 Round Mountain Campground

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

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Camping is $7 per night.

Restrictions:

Sites are limited to a single family or not more than 5 people and 2 vehicles.
No alcoholic beverages are allowed in the area.
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 Round Mountain Campground

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French Broad River Area 7.3 mi · Facility
Pigeon River Area 7.8 mi · Facility
Pigeon River 9.6 mi · Facility
Paint Creek Corridor with Hot Springs Loops 9.8 mi · Facility
Paint Creek Corridor 9.8 mi · Campground

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

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