BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND
| Address | 9941 Hwy 133, Shady Valley, TN, 37688 |
|---|---|
| State | TN |
| Reservable | Yes — reservable on recreation.gov |
| Phone | 423-735-1500 |
| wataugarec@gmail.com |
Amenities
Campfire Allowed
Pets Allowed
Picnic Table: Y
Max Num of Vehicles: 2–4
Lantern Pole: Y
Accessibility: Y
Tent Pad: Y
Location Rating: Good, Prime
Checkin Time: 2:00 PM
Checkout Time: 11:00 AM
Min Num of People: 1
Hike In Distance to Site: 0
Proximity to Water: Riverfront
Fire Pit: Y
Site Rating: Standard
Max Num of People: 5–10
Site Length: 50–90
Driveway Grade: Slight
Site Width: 12–17
Driveway Length: 50–90
Driveway Surface: Gravel
Driveway Entry: Back-In, Back-in
Tent Pad Length: 14
Tent Pad Width: 12
Accessible Sites: 11 of 11
Reservable Sites: 10 of 11
Overview
Backbone Rock Campground will open for the 2026 season on 4/27/26. The pavilion and vault toilets in the day-use area will open on 3/16/26. Backbone Rock is a small campground situated along the beautiful Beaverdam Creek at an elevation of 2,100 feet in northern Johnson County. This developed campground is popular with those visiting the nearby Backbone Rock, a tunnel originally blasted through the rock ridge for the railway. The creek side location with popular swim area an
Data updated: 2026-08-23 12:10 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)