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Thunder Rock Campground

Whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River
Whitewater rafting at the nearby Ocoee Whitewater Center
Vault toilet in campground
Vault toilet near entrance of campground
Campground entrance just past TVA Ocoee No. 3 Powerhouse

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
River Access
River Access

About Thunder Rock Campground

Thunder Rock Campground is located 1.8 miles northwest of the Ocoee Whitewater Center, just behind TVA Ocoee Powerhouse Number 3. Nestled alongside the Ocoee River, this facility provides 37 regular campsites for popups and RVs less than 20 feet with no elctricity , ONLY site 9 is an electric site for less than 20 feet at 30 amp, and one group campsite. Thunder Rock is a popular destination for both whitewater and trail enthusiasts. 

Number of accommodations: 38

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Potable Water
    Potable Water
  • River Access
    River Access

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
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Jul
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Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - Feb 24 to Dec 31

Sites & Availability

38 Sites Available

Site
Price
001, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$12.00
/ per night
002, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$12.00
/ per night
003, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
30 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 021, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 022, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 023, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 025, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 027, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 028, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 029, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 030, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 031, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 032, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 033, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 034, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 035, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 036, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 037, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 038, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 039, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 040, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 041, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
🚐 042, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$12.00
/ per night
GROUP, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$15.00
/ per night

Reviews (155)

What Guests Are Saying

Thunder Rock Campground features friendly and helpful hosts, a clean bathhouse, and a great location for outdoor activities like paddling and biking. Many campers appreciate the serene atmosphere by the Ocoee River, with well-maintained sites and good facilities. However, some sites may flood during heavy rain, and there are occasional issues with road noise and amenities like hand soap in the bathrooms that could be improved.

Review Summary

4.2
155 reviews
5
54.2%
84
4
23.2%
36
3
11.0%
17
2
9.0%
14
1
2.6%
4

Margaret E

Verified

October 15, 2022 Stayed at: 017, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND

2

The showers were ice cold. The road around the campground was pot holed so bad you could trip walking on it. Driving on it was horrible!

James H

Verified

October 9, 2022 Stayed at: 036, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND

3

Love the location. Camp here often. Campground needs some work - it is going downhill. If you have a small car you will not be able to get past the pot holes just past the entrance.

Yonne H

Verified

October 6, 2022 Stayed at: 019, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND

3

Road was pretty torn up getting in and out. No host on duty, which would be an issue if you wanted to pay or buy firewood I guess. The campsites bordering the river are also very close to the highway so you hear semi's all night. All in all a nice little campground. Mostly full of kayakers. Everyone was quiet and courteous. If you arrive without a reservation make sure to read the dates on the reserved sites. A lot of them were open, but people drove by them thinking they were already taken.

Stephanie J

Verified

October 2, 2022 Stayed at: 019, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND

2

Potholes are very bad and there's no way to avoid them.

Craig S

Verified

September 27, 2022 Stayed at: 010, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND

1

Batthrooms were a complete mess. Flies and spiders abundant. There is no one to monitor or clean facilities.

Joe P

Verified

September 27, 2022 Stayed at: 031, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND

5

we had a great time at this Campground. It was very crowded on the weekend however everyone left on Sunday afternoon. there are two hikes nearby that are easily accessed and when we arrived her name was on the campsite that we reserved.

Aimee S

Verified

September 26, 2022 Stayed at: 021, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND

3

We were in the lower loop at the campground where there are only vault toilets available. The toilets were filthy and were completely out of paper before the end of the night on Friday evening with a packed out campground. We wound up driving into Copperhill and buying a package of toilet paper.
The bathhouse was kept reasonably clean and stocked but the vault toilet was really subpar.

Kristine S

Verified

September 25, 2022 Stayed at: 012, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND

4

Love camping at thunder rock, but the road needs to be paved throughout the campground.

Paul B

Verified

September 24, 2022 Stayed at: 019, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND

1

I actually drove on roads in Afghanistan that were better maintained. The pot holes were so numerous and deep that my 18 in clearance actually dragged. Now when I got to the camp site after traversing the caverns the site needed to be patrolled "no big issue there". The 3 ft tall grass and weeds in the small common area around the trash can gave a great place for a multitude of insects to thrive. There was a 4 inch Tarantula guarding the men's bath house and that was about the only thing in the bath house besides dirt. There was no toilet paper at any toilet in the camp ground for 3 of the 5 nights we stayed. As far as sleeping goes, one night a group of campers partied with loud music until 2 am.... It was quiet each night after if you don't mind Jake brakes , Harleys, and hopped up car mufflers running up the hwy all night. Other than that, hey it is a great place to go camping and rafting in recycled waste water.

KC K

Verified

September 18, 2022 Stayed at: 003, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND

2

Campground location was great! Could not locate my campsite, ended up in one that had the right number but the plaque had been torn down, I found it lying on the ground. My name was not on the reservation spot on the plaque, and I could not locate the camp host to sort things out. I took the spot and had no issues other than that, but slept with one eye open expecting someone to come by and tell me I was in the wrong place.

Location Thunder Rock Campground

Address:
3171 Hwy 64
Benton, TN, 37307
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 35.0761 / -84.4856

Elevation: 351 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

RV's, trailers, and pop-ups greater than 20 feet in legth are NOT allowed at this faciltiy because of maneuverability restrictions. Only site 9 has electricity.  

General

Campfires are permitted in grills only

General

Do not leave fires unattended, they will be extinguished

General

Pets must be on a leash

General

Discharging firearms and fireworks is prohibited

General

No swimming allowed

General

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited

General

Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit www.dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

General

Be Bear Wise: Never leave food out on tables or in the open. Store unattended food in bear-resistant containers, in a vehicle in solid non-pliable material, or suspend food at least ten feet off the ground. Remember to use the bear resistant trash receptacles provided at this facility.

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