About Backbone Rock Campground
Number of accommodations: 10
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Potable Water
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (70)
What Guests Are Saying
Backbone Rock Campground is a well-maintained and picturesque site with only 11 campsites, offering lovely views of a creek and a quiet, secluded atmosphere. Camp host Mike is highly praised for his helpfulness and the cleanliness of the facilities, including well-kept bathrooms. While some visitors noted noise from nearby roads and a lack of amenities like showers and lights, the campground's natural beauty and proximity to Damascus make it a favorite for many.
What Guests Are Saying
Backbone Rock Campground is a well-maintained and picturesque site with only 11 campsites, offering lovely views of a creek and a quiet, secluded atmosphere. Camp host Mike is highly praised for his helpfulness and the cleanliness of the facilities, including well-kept bathrooms. While some visitors noted noise from nearby roads and a lack of amenities like showers and lights, the campground's natural beauty and proximity to Damascus make it a favorite for many.
Review Summary
Gwen D
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND
We always enjoy our time in this beautiful rustic camp ground! The only suggestion we have is to perhaps add a dish washing station to the right of the potable water access, similar to a fish cleaning station. That way people can get water without having to wait for the dishwashing to finish.
Gordon M
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND
We enjoyed the quiet and the beauty of the location. We hope to return at a later date.
April C
VerifiedJuly 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND
The campground was nice, and well kept.
Albert C
VerifiedJuly 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND
Well maintained campground. Convenient to Damascus VA. Our campground host Mike was awesome and super helpful.
Albert C
VerifiedJuly 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND
Well maintained campground. Convenient to Damascus VA. Our campground host Mike was awesome and super helpful.
Albert C
VerifiedJuly 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND
Well maintained campground. Convenient to Damascus VA. Our campground host Mike was awesome and super helpful.
Karen M
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND
Beautiful shady primitive camp ground down the side of a creek. Bathrooms have no shower but are very nice, and very clean. Backbone rock and waterfall is a great hike. Or you can hike from the site up to the AT over a mountain to Damascus, Va. I will go back.
Carrie P
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND
We love this campground. It was quiet and beautiful. Lots of trees and a beautiful river. At the entrance to the campground is a wonderful place for you to swim. Also, it is 3 miles from Damascus which we love and we enjoyed the Creeper Trail. What a beautiful area.
David M
VerifiedMay 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND
very beautiful campground next to a pristine stream with a clean bathroom as well as a number of spring fed(?) water spigots outside. Make sure you have a waterproof sleep area (I did- waterproof tent) as it rained hard the night I was there.
jeremy s
VerifiedMay 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND
Great location and clean campgrounds. Lack of cell coverage was a plus. Nice to get away, and relax. Damascus is only a short drive away.
Location Backbone Rock Campground
Address:
9941 Hwy 133
Shady Valley, TN, 37688
United States
Highway TN 133 north from Highway 91. The campsite is on Highway 133, just north of Backbone Rock.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.5939 / -81.815
Elevation: 682 feet
Policies & Rules
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Backbone Rock Campground will open for the 2026 season on 4/27/26. This campground does not have any Long-Term Camping programs. |
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There is no electricity/water/sewer site hook-ups at this facility. There is potable water within the campground. |
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Alcohol prohibited. |
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All equipment must fit on the site pad. Vehicles park in developed areas only. |
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An RV counts as one of the two vehicles allowed at a site. |
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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. |
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Check-out time is no later than 11 am EST on your departure day. You may check-in to the campground between 2 pm EST and 10 pm EST of your arrival date. If you have not checked-in before 2 pm EST the day after your arrival date, your site will be checked-out and will forfeit all fees. |
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Established quiet hours are between 10 pm EST and 7 am EST. |
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The two CCC-Era pavilions underwent historic renovations which were completed September 2024. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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It is your responsibility to read, know, understand, and follow all campground specific rules and regulations which are posted at the campground. |
