Backbone Rock Recreation Area Pavilions

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Cherokee National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Cherokee National Forest Fees: Camping is $10 for single site (8 sites) and $20 for double site (2 sites). One pavilion is reservable at $50 per day. (Pavilion is currently closed for renovations). Season: 4/29/2024 to 10/15/2024 Status: closed Reservations: Campground: Recreation.gov Pavilion: Recreation.gov Overview The pavilion at Backbone Rock Recreation Area is a popular location for family reunions and other types of group gatherings. The pavilion is large and adjacent to an expansive field, Beaverdam Creek, and a large parking area. The area includes accessible grills, picnic tables, dumpsters, and vault toilets. Recreation There is a trail that will take you to the top of Backbone Rock, following a stone-step wooded path. The trail crosses the rock and leads to Beaverdam Creek or Backbone Rock Falls. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail adjoins Backbone Rock Trail. Beaverdam Creek is known for its excellent fishing. Facilities There is a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) -era pavilion, picnic tables and grills. The pavilion includes a stone fireplace and several large picnic tables with additional tables and grills nearby. Vault toilets are located within the parking area.… Getting there: From Bristol, TN take US 421 south for 20 miles to Shady Valley. Turn left onto TN 133 for eight miles to the recreation area. From Abingdon, VA, take US 58 east for 15 miles to Damascus. Turn right onto VA 716 for five miles to the recreation area (VA 178 becomes TN 133 at the state line). Rules: - Starting Nov 1, 2023 the Large reservable pavilion and the smaller non-reservable pavilion will be CLOSED due to Historic Preservation Repair. This closure will last until approx Sept 23, 2024. - Campsites are limited to a single family or not more than 5 people and 2 vehicles. Double campsites allow for up to 10 individuals and 4 vehicles. - No alcoholic beverages are allowed in the area. -… Phone: 423-735-1500 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/121840 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: US Forest Service