Stay in an RV, Tent, or Cabin near Kingsport, Tennessee, United States

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Top Campgrounds near Kingsport

112 campgrounds 913 available sites
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Littcarr Campground

Sassafras, KY · 52.2 mi from Kingsport

4.5 (87 reviews)

Littcarr Campground is situated by Carr Creek Lake in southeastern Kentucky's mountains. It offers a great environment for camping, fishing, and boating. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings.

  • RV sites: 45
  • Tent sites: 43
  • Showers

Creekside Stayz

Del Rio, TN · 52.6 mi from Kingsport

  • RV sites: 7
Closed for Season

Carr Creek Lake Shelters

Sassafras, KY · 54 mi from Kingsport

4.8 (18 reviews)

Carr Creek Lake Shelters are situated on Carr Creek Lake near Littcarr Campground, along Kentucky Highway 160. The area is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in partnership with the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Their focus is on wildlife, fi...

  • Marina
  • Playground
Closed for Season

Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area

Burnsville, NC · 55.2 mi from Kingsport

4.3 (341 reviews)

Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area is located in the picturesque Pisgah National Forest. It offers activities such as swimming, fishing, tubing, hiking, camping, and picnicking for small to medium-sized groups. Visitors can enjoy relaxation in the ...

  • RV sites: 17
  • Tent sites: 20
  • General Store
  • Pet friendly
  • Restrooms
  • Lake Access

Love's RV Hookup-Newport TN 796

Newport, TN · 55.4 mi from Kingsport

3.8 (6 reviews)

Love's RV Hookup in Newport, TN 796 provides a safe and clean stop for RV travelers along I-40 and Highway 25W, featuring back-in sites with 30-amp and 50-amp electric service. The location offers a seamless check-in process via devices, along wit...

  • RV sites: 4
  • Propane
  • Power Service
  • Wi Fi
  • Pet friendly
Closed for Season

Grindstone

Troutdale, VA · 57.3 mi from Kingsport

4.6 (265 reviews)

Grindstone Campground is located in Fairwood Valley, surrounded by the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, offering a natural retreat. Currently, the campground is closed for repairs, but Opossum Loop remains open for tent camping, though there...

  • Picnic Table
  • Pet friendly
  • Pull Through Site
  • Shaded Site
Closed for Season

Briar Bottom Group Campground

Burnsville, NC · 58.2 mi from Kingsport

4.6 (21 reviews)

Briar Bottom Group Campground offers a scenic mountain retreat with convenient access to hiking trails. Located at the base of Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi River, it is situated in Pisgah National Forest. It's an ideal de...

  • Tent sites: 6
  • Restrooms
Closed for Season

Black Mountain Campground

Burnsville, NC · 58.2 mi from Kingsport

4.5 (142 reviews)

Black Mountain Campground is located near Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak in the eastern U.S., and alongside the South Toe River. It is an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground offers a scenic and adventurous environment for vis...

  • RV sites: 12
  • Tent sites: 18
  • Pet friendly
  • Dump station on site

Explore Kingsport, TN

Population: 56,262

Nearby city: Knoxville, TN

Approx. 86 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 1,217 ft

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Explore Kingsport, TN

Population: 56,262

Nearby city: Knoxville, TN

Approx. 86 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 1,217 ft

About Kingsport, Tennessee

Set in the rolling Appalachian foothills of Northeast Tennessee, Kingsport is a handy base for campgrounds and RV parks near quiet rivers, forested hills, and family-friendly trails. Kingsport camping puts you close to Warriors’ Path State Park on Fort Patrick Henry Lake and the Holston River, and to Bays Mountain Park’s ridge-top overlooks and reservoir paddling. Farther out, Cherokee National Forest offers classic East Tennessee hiking, waterfalls, and shaded tent camping within a short drive.

Outdoor stays near Kingsport include RV sites, tent sites, and a few cabins at select properties. Browse 82 options with nightly rates from $2 to $328, averaging about $55. Spring through fall brings the most availability and mild weather; some parks reduce services or close in winter, so plan ahead and book early for peak lake season, summer weekends, or fall color. Expect convenient trail access, paddling put-ins, and family-friendly basecamps close to town amenities.

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