Station Camp
Station Camp Campground (also known as Station Camp Horse Camp) is located on the Tennessee side of the park.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 24 |
Site guide
24 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Pull-through | 45 | Gravel | 30 amp | Yes / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 5 | Pull-through | 45 | Gravel | 30 amp | Yes / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 6 | Back-in | 65 | Gravel | 30 amp | Yes / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 7 | Back-in | 37 | Gravel | 30 amp | Yes / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
| 8 | Back-in | 53 | Gravel | 30 amp | Yes / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 9 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | 30 amp | Yes / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 16 | Pull-through | 60 | Gravel | 30 amp | Yes / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 18 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | 30 amp | Yes / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 19 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | 30 amp | Yes / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 20 | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | 30 amp | Yes / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 70 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Site 7 is listed accessible |
Station Camp Campground combines the experience of traditional woods camping with the modern conveniences of flush toilets, hot showers and electrick hookups. Sites can accomodate both RV and tent camping. Tie-stalls are available on each site.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
| Nearest town | Oneida, Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 36.5469° N, 84.6362° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedSte-Wildlife Openings Rx
19 mi from the campground · 8 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Hail's Sports and Outdoors ↗ | 18.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | Weekend RV Center ↗ | 43.9 mi |
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Explore
Video
Station Camp Campground Tour | Big South Fork Camping in 4K
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Louis E. Bryant HouseBuilding · Oneida · 8.2 mi
- Adkins–Hurt MillBuilding · Mount Pisgah · 11.8 mi
- First National Bank of HuntsvilleBuilding · Huntsville · 12.5 mi
Natural features
Big South Fork is located in north-central Tennessee and southeastern Kentucky in some of the most rugged terrain of the Cumberland Plateau. The park encompasses approximately 125,000 acres including rocky gorges and forested plateaus.
Recreation
Numerous trails snake through the recreation area, offering mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding for visitors. The Big South Fork River provides opportunities for all water-sports.
Nearby
Just a few miles down the road is the Station Camp River Access where most horseback riders cross the river to access numerous trails. The river access has a picnic area and vault toilets.
Guidebooks for Tennessee
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- Campgrounds in and Around the Great Smoky Mountains National ParkGrueen Huffman, 2010Find at Bookshop.org
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Station Camp?
Sites at Station Camp are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Station Camp?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Station Camp have?
24 sites, including 24 standard sites with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Station Camp?
The longest site here provides 70 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Station Camp have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Station Camp?
Station Camp Campground combines the experience of traditional woods camping with the modern conveniences of flush toilets, hot showers and electrick hookups.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Station Camp?
Yes, pets are allowed at Station Camp. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Station Camp?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Station Camp?
Site 7 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Station Camp?
Numerous trails snake through the recreation area, offering mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding for visitors. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Station Camp?
Oneida, Tennessee. Just a few miles down the road is the Station Camp River Access where most horseback riders cross the river to access numerous trails.
Source: Getting there
What if Station Camp is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Bandy Creek (5.3 mi), Great Meadows Campground (7.5 mi, first-come), and Bell Farm Horse Camp (8.6 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby