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About Backbone Rock Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (159)
What Guests Are Saying
Backbone Rock Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful setting with large, private sites, clean facilities, and friendly hosts. Many guests appreciate the scenic views along the creek and the opportunity to disconnect from technology. While there are some concerns about noise from nearby roads and occasional trash, overall, visitors enjoy the rustic charm and natural beauty of the area.
What Guests Are Saying
Backbone Rock Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful setting with large, private sites, clean facilities, and friendly hosts. Many guests appreciate the scenic views along the creek and the opportunity to disconnect from technology. While there are some concerns about noise from nearby roads and occasional trash, overall, visitors enjoy the rustic charm and natural beauty of the area.
Review Summary
Lance B
VerifiedJuly 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND
Clean bathrooms, friendly campground host and nice site beside a river. The road noise is noticeable as the sites are very close to a semi busy road.
katherine C
VerifiedJuly 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND
It was 101 degrees in Greensboro but a pleasant 85 at backbone rock. We had to leave a day early, however. We were surrounded by RVs using their generators all night long.
Tammy H
VerifiedJuly 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND
Perfect place to beat the heat, enjoy the outdoors and away from the crowds. We love swimming in the creek. Great place to take the kids. We have been going there for over 25 years.
Kathy R
VerifiedJuly 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND
Nice flat, large site, plenty large enough for my 25 ft travel trailer and dully truck. Campsites do have woods and some distance in between for privacy and nonstop campfire smoke all day. The road was close by with little traffic and far enough away not to notice any noise. No hookups and the locals ride/walk through the campground from time to time, which is a little annoying. It is a beautiful park next to the creek that only has one good access at one end of the campground. The pavilion is very nice with a fireplace and plenty of tables. Beautiful area with nice hiking, water wading and peaceful! So peaceful there is absolutely zero phone service, wi-fi or internet. I would camp here again, for a weekend only, because there are no amenities.
Steven A
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND
Love the entire weekend people was pleasant camp host was nice and the views you could find walking along the creek was amazing. We found some picnic tables along the creek so we cleaned it off and had a lovely picnic along the creek in the woods
Thomas A
VerifiedJuly 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND
There was a lot of trash and after hours partying.
Gwen D
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND
Still love this spot!
Phillip S
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND
The location to Damascus to ge supplies and cleanliness of the campground and bathrooms was fantastic. Will be a regular camp spot when meeting to ride the BDR
Sean g
VerifiedOctober 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND
Absolutely beautiful campsite! Nothing special about the amenities but still very enjoyable. Not too far from down town Damascus. Our favorite spot to stay for trout days!
Location & Directions for Backbone Rock Campground
9941 Hwy 133, Shady Valley, TN 37688 United States
Elevation: 682 ft
Getting There
Highway TN 133 north from Highway 91. The campsite is on Highway 133, just north of Backbone Rock.
Highway access
Access to Backbone Rock Campground is via Highway TN 133, which connects to Highway 91. No major highways or interstates are within 25 miles.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
11AM
General
- Backbone Rock Campground will open for the 2026 season on 4/27/26. This campground does not have any Long-Term Camping programs.
- There is no electricity/water/sewer site hook-ups at this facility. There is potable water within the campground.
- Alcohol prohibited.
- All equipment must fit on the site pad. Vehicles park in developed areas only.
- An RV counts as one of the two vehicles allowed at a site.
- You are in Bear Country. Please adhere to the Cherokee National Forest Food and Refuse Storage Requirements. All food (unless actively being prepared and/or eaten), trash, and other scented items (hygiene products, pet food, etc) must be stored in a bear-resistant container (closed hard top vehicle or travel trailer) or suspended at least 12 ft. off the ground and 6 ft. from limbs. Please read the entire Food Storage Order located under the Facility Information tab and Additional Information section or by reading the Food Storage Order posted at the campground. Any campsites not in compliance will receive a ticket.
- You may check-in to the campground between and of your arrival date. If you have not checked-in before the day after your arrival date, your site will be checked-out and will forfeit all fees.
- Established quiet hours are between and.
- The two CCC-Era pavilions underwent historic renovations which were completed September 2024.
- All pets must be on a 6' leash at all times. Owners must pick up after their pets, and all pet waste disposed of properly.
- 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. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
- Use designated fire rings for all fires. Do not build additional fire rings. No burning plastic or other non-wood materials except local wood in fire pits and charcoal in grills.
- It is your responsibility to read, know, understand, and follow all campground specific rules and regulations which are posted at the campground.
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Last updated: October 20, 2026
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