Cardens Bluff Campground
USDA Forest Service campground in Cherokee National Forest, near Unicoi, Tennessee.
How it compares
- With 42 sites it is the #28 largest of 84 Tennessee campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 34 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 85% of Tennessee campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (30 ft).
- 89% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 42 of 42 sites; campfires allowed on 42 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Abingdon ~29 mi, Asheville ~55 mi, Charlotte ~103 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsGrillsLantern postsPicnic tablesTent padsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers7 accessible sites
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardens Bluff Hiking Trail | 0.1 mi | 0.7 | USFS |
| Watauga Point Hiking Trail | 1.8 mi | 0.4 | USFS |
| Pond Mountain Wilderness Trail | 1.8 mi | 4.1 | USFS |
| Hampton-Blueline Trail | 2.5 mi | 0.9 | USFS |
| High Water Alternate Trail | 2.7 mi | 0.3 | USFS |
| Little Pond Mountain | 3.4 mi | 3.8 | USFS |
| Coon Den Falls | 3.7 mi | 1.1 | USFS |
| Laurel Fork Trail | 3.7 mi | 2.6 | USFS |
| Lacy Trap Trail | 4.8 mi | 2.0 | USFS |
Mountain biking nearby
6.2 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Family/Beginner: 0.9 miIntermediate: 3.8 miExpert: 1.5 mi✓ Kid-friendly: 0.9 mi of green-rated trail
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stemwinder | 3.5 mi | 1.3 | Blue | OSM | |
| Bee's Knees | 3.6 mi | 1.1 | Blue | OSM | |
| Pines Loop | 3.7 mi | 0.9 | Green | ✓ | OSM |
| The Cat's Pajamas | 3.7 mi | 1.5 | Black | OSM | |
| River Loop | 3.8 mi | 1.4 | Blue | OSM |
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
Auto TouringBikingBirdingBoatingCampingCanoeingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingInterpretive ProgramsKayakingMountain BikingNon-motorized BoatingOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesScenic DriveSwimmingVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watauga Point Recreation Area Cherokee National Forest |
1.8 | TN | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 8 (12.7 mi) |
| Little Stoney Creek Campground Private campground |
2.4 | TN | Free | — | — | — | — | ? | 9 (14.6 mi) |
| Dennis Cove Campground Cherokee National Forest |
3.6 | TN | — | 14 | — | yes | yes | Reserve | 9 (18.2 mi) |
| Doe River Campground Private campground |
6.9 | TN | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 6 (13.2 mi) |
| Upper Laurel Fork OpenStreetMap listing |
7.8 | TN | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 6 (18.4 mi) |
| Mountaineer Campsites OpenStreetMap listing |
9.5 | TN | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 3 (10.7 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.