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

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

38 total sites

RV Sites

34 sites

Tent Sites

4 sites

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

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
River Access River Access
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

38 Sites Available

Site
Price
001, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
002, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
003, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 029, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 031, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 033, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 034, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 035, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 036, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 037, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 038, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 039, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 040, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 041, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 042, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
GROUP, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (183)

What Guests Are Saying

Thunder Rock Campground is praised for its clean facilities, beautiful riverfront location, and friendly camp hosts. Many visitors enjoyed the variety of outdoor activities available, such as hiking, biking, and rafting. However, some concerns were raised about maintenance issues, flooding risks at certain campsites, and the lack of basic amenities like hand soap in restrooms, which could enhance the overall experience.

Review Summary

4.2
183 reviews
5
55.2%
101
4
23.5%
43
3
11.5%
21
2
7.7%
14
1
2.2%
4

Jonathan F

Verified

September 6, 2023 Stayed at: GROUP, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND

2

The campsite itself was fine. However, there was a lot of road noise where the camp is situated all night long and we had a neighbor that pulled into their lot at midnight and stayed up for another hour during quiet hours. We had an okay time but I will look for a more peaceful campground next time.

Christopher S

Verified

August 28, 2023 Stayed at: 032, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND

5

This campground is the best. Pretty quiet at night

Linda J

Verified

August 27, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND

5

Had a great time at Thunder Rock campgrounds. It was rustic but so relaxing. My campsite was backed up to the river and you could hear the running water all night. Very pleased that they had clean restrooms and the grounds were also taken care of. No blaring music all night all the campers were friendly I would highly recommend.

Henry C

Verified

August 22, 2023 Stayed at: 009, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND

3

This would have been a good experience if we had not misunderstood that the sites had water. Our fault entirely.

Jason M

Verified

July 13, 2023 Stayed at: 028, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND

4

Nice campground. Bathrooms where clean and trash was not skewed about. Would most certainly camp here again.

Chris M

Verified

July 11, 2023 Stayed at: 009, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND

4

Beautiful campground, excellent host. If you’re a guy, don’t forget to bring your own soap for the bathhouse. None provided for hand washing. Bring earplugs for sleeping. Some groups stay pretty loud

Jason H

Verified

June 5, 2023 Stayed at: 002, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND

4

Nice to be next to the water

Chris W

Verified

May 13, 2023 Stayed at: 026, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND

5

Great campground. Large sites so you don’t feel close to your neighbors. Great location.

Deborah G

Verified

April 30, 2023 Stayed at: 042, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND

5

Nice campground. Bring your own firewoid!

Catherine G

Verified

April 25, 2023 Stayed at: 021, Loop: THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND

4

Lovely sites at a small, scenic area. Does not appear to have much monitoring or maintenance, and we showed up to our reserved site to have a squatter there who was so bold he first tried getting us to “share” with him, then he next tried getting us to instead take another site — which was reserved for someone else. It’s not like he had camp set up, just some clothes on a clothesline, so we booted him, and he went and squatted at the other reserved site. The trash cans were emptied but the ladies’ vault toilet had no paper. Didn’t take a shower but the ladies’ side was reasonably clean but the men’s side was very dirty. Will definitely camp there again, though. We don’t need much for facilities, and the campground was beautifully scenic and quiet (except for nearby roadway noise that can’t be helped) and very reasonably priced.

Location Thunder Rock Campground

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

Highway access

Thunder Rock Campground is accessed via Highway 64, which connects to other major roads in the region.

Elevation: 351 feet

Distance to downtown

21 mi drive to downtown Benton (about 30 min)

Policies & Rules

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.  
  • Campfires are permitted in grills only
  • Do not leave fires unattended, they will be extinguished
  • Pets must be on a leash
  • Discharging firearms and fireworks is prohibited
  • No swimming allowed
  • Alcoholic beverages are prohibited
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: September 7, 2026

USDA Forest Service Logo
Managed by USDA Forest Service