Watauga Dam Campground

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Waterfront Waterfront

Number of accommodations: 28

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Reviews (5)

What Guests Are Saying

Watauga Dam Campground is a highly praised RV-only campground known for its beautiful, quiet setting by the river and proximity to the Appalachian Trail. The facilities are well-maintained, featuring clean bathrooms and showers, and friendly staff provide excellent service, including trash pickup and firewood delivery. While there is no cell service, the peaceful atmosphere and opportunities for fishing make it a perfect spot to unwind and enjoy nature.

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scott fessenden

scott fessenden

July 26, 2026

5

This is no joke one of the best campgrounds we have stayed at. We stayed in sites 21 and 22 which was close to the office, overlooked the water, with a well kept and clean bathroom and shower. Granted there is only one shower but it had hot water. If you are planning cell service or wireless there is none. Your best bet is to go with a starlink or a satellite service. Friendly staff that brings out the firewood you order and picks up your trash from the campsite compliments the experience.

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HENRY

HENRY

June 1, 2026

5

Beautiful, quiet. Great for fly fishing. No signals of any type. Must go 2 miles up mountain to day use area to get signals and view of lake.
On the Appalachian trail.

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Kimberly P

Kimberly P

May 20, 2026

5

An absolutely amazing little campground! It's hidden at the end of the road below Watauga Dam. Campsites right on the river with a steep rock mountain on the opposite bank. Beautiful! Bathrooms and showers are clean and they pick up your trash at your campsite daily. The camp hosts, Daphne and her husband, were wonderful. They were welcoming and friendly. We loved this place!

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Ed Padrón

Ed Padrón

April 29, 2026

5

Beautiful, quiet, small campground. No tents. RVs only. Well maintained.

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Kristen Daniel

Kristen Daniel

September 5, 2025

5

One of our favorite places to unplug and unwind. Where else can you camp and catch trout. It's very peaceful and quiet and the staff is friendly and helpful. Lake Watsgua is close by and the Appalachian Trail is close also by. Camp sites are roomy. They have electric , water, fire rings, and picnic tables. There is a dump station. The bathrooms are clean

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Location Watauga Dam Campground

Address:
744 Wilbur Dam Road
Elizabethton, TN, 37643
United States

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Last updated: September 2, 2026