BACKBONE ROCK RECREATION AREA PAVILIONS
Damascus, Tennessee
Federal campground in Tennessee.
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This peaceful campground is located in an isolated area near the Big Frog Wilderness. It offers 12 campsites with fire rings and picnic tables. Enjoy fishing in the Conasauga or Jacks Rivers or the solitude of a wilderness trail in the Big Frog Wilderness
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Athens is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.
Most parks have check-in after 1:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Call ahead if you'll arrive late.
Tennessee weather can change quickly. Pack layers and check the forecast for Athens.
Don't miss local attractions near Athens. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.
Mar 18, 2026
Great location but terrible hosting. Also, no bathrooms available in winter and only one facility in the entire 5 acres that is locked with code. No playground for kids. Minimal signage for anything except firewood and chickens. Me and my Mom came here December 26th 2025 late at night. Couldn't find the bathroom, had to go on their website to find the map, only to find the facilities locked. Smal... Great location but terrible hosting. Also, no bathrooms available in winter and only one facility in the entire 5 acres that is locked with code. No playground for kids. Minimal signage for anything except firewood and chickens. Me and my Mom came here December 26th 2025 late at night. Couldn't find the bathroom, had to go on their website to find the map, only to find the facilities locked. Small signage for the bathroom, but plenty of signs for purchasing firewood. Anyway, woke up the next morning, camp host didn't bother to come by and say hello despite us being new guests. Then we went to use the bathrooms again to find them locked, again. Not only are they locked but the camp host told us via text message that they close their bathrooms and showers for the winter. Again, no signage, nothing on their website stated this. And it's against Tennessee code for a campground to be open without working facilities. We left after one night and moved to another campground with working bathrooms about 2 miles down the road. Don't stay here unless you have a bathroom in your RV and expect minimal service or hospitality unless you want firewood or free range eggs. Shame really, because we had a beautiful view of the mountians from there. About the only good thing that place had.
Mar 18, 2026
Great location but terrible hosting. Also, no bathrooms available in winter and only one facility in the entire 5 acres that is locked with code. No playground for kids. Minimal signage for anything except firewood and chickens. Me and my Mom came here December 26th 2025 late at night. Couldn't find the bathroom, had to go on their website to find the map, only to find the facilities locked. Smal... Great location but terrible hosting. Also, no bathrooms available in winter and only one facility in the entire 5 acres that is locked with code. No playground for kids. Minimal signage for anything except firewood and chickens. Me and my Mom came here December 26th 2025 late at night. Couldn't find the bathroom, had to go on their website to find the map, only to find the facilities locked. Small signage for the bathroom, but plenty of signs for purchasing firewood. Anyway, woke up the next morning, camp host didn't bother to come by and say hello despite us being new guests. Then we went to use the bathrooms again to find them locked, again. Not only are they locked but the camp host told us via text message that they close their bathrooms and showers for the winter. Again, no signage, nothing on their website stated this. And it's against Tennessee code for a campground to be open without working facilities. We left after one night and moved to another campground with working bathrooms about 2 miles down the road. Don't stay here unless you have a bathroom in your RV and expect minimal service or hospitality unless you want firewood or free range eggs. Shame really, because we had a beautiful view of the mountians from there. About the only good thing that place had.
Mar 18, 2026
We absolutely loved our stay at Hidden Still Campground! The sites were beautiful, surrounded by the most stunning fall colors—it felt like a postcard come to life. The amenities were top-notch; the shower and bathhouse were spotless, and the walking trails were such a great bonus for morning strolls. This was our last stop on our fall break trip, and we ended up staying here the longest because... We absolutely loved our stay at Hidden Still Campground! The sites were beautiful, surrounded by the most stunning fall colors—it felt like a postcard come to life. The amenities were top-notch; the shower and bathhouse were spotless, and the walking trails were such a great bonus for morning strolls. This was our last stop on our fall break trip, and we ended up staying here the longest because it was close to everything our boys wanted to do. Such a peaceful, family-friendly spot—we’ll definitely be back!
Mar 18, 2026
We absolutely loved our stay at Hidden Still Campground! The sites were beautiful, surrounded by the most stunning fall colors—it felt like a postcard come to life. The amenities were top-notch; the shower and bathhouse were spotless, and the walking trails were such a great bonus for morning strolls. This was our last stop on our fall break trip, and we ended up staying here the longest because... We absolutely loved our stay at Hidden Still Campground! The sites were beautiful, surrounded by the most stunning fall colors—it felt like a postcard come to life. The amenities were top-notch; the shower and bathhouse were spotless, and the walking trails were such a great bonus for morning strolls. This was our last stop on our fall break trip, and we ended up staying here the longest because it was close to everything our boys wanted to do. Such a peaceful, family-friendly spot—we’ll definitely be back!
Mar 18, 2026
Hidden Stills RV is a beautifully designed campground that blends comfort, nature, and community. Every detail feels well thought out, from the quality amenities to the welcoming events that bring guests together. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed our stay and love the peaceful creeks, scenic walking trails, cozy fire pits, and spacious picnic areas. The large, open sites offer both privacy and comfort, a... Hidden Stills RV is a beautifully designed campground that blends comfort, nature, and community. Every detail feels well thought out, from the quality amenities to the welcoming events that bring guests together. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed our stay and love the peaceful creeks, scenic walking trails, cozy fire pits, and spacious picnic areas. The large, open sites offer both privacy and comfort, and the pet-friendly atmosphere makes it easy to feel at home. Stan, the owner, and Brandon, the camp manager, go above and beyond to ensure the grounds are clean, well maintained, and organized. Their friendliness and attention to detail truly make Hidden Stills RV Campground stand out above the rest!
Mar 18, 2026
Hidden Stills RV is a beautifully designed campground that blends comfort, nature, and community. Every detail feels well thought out, from the quality amenities to the welcoming events that bring guests together. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed our stay and love the peaceful creeks, scenic walking trails, cozy fire pits, and spacious picnic areas. The large, open sites offer both privacy and comfort, a... Hidden Stills RV is a beautifully designed campground that blends comfort, nature, and community. Every detail feels well thought out, from the quality amenities to the welcoming events that bring guests together. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed our stay and love the peaceful creeks, scenic walking trails, cozy fire pits, and spacious picnic areas. The large, open sites offer both privacy and comfort, and the pet-friendly atmosphere makes it easy to feel at home. Stan, the owner, and Brandon, the camp manager, go above and beyond to ensure the grounds are clean, well maintained, and organized. Their friendliness and attention to detail truly make Hidden Stills RV Campground stand out above the rest!
Mar 18, 2026
I'm kind of hesitant to tell you how nice this place is so it won't be full when we want to visit again! We gathered with a few friends in our vintage campers for our first trip here. Absolutely immaculate grounds, bathrooms and showers! The owner visited and made sure we were all set, super guy. If you love peaceful surroundings, dark night skies, rippling streams, beautiful rock work, large s... I'm kind of hesitant to tell you how nice this place is so it won't be full when we want to visit again! We gathered with a few friends in our vintage campers for our first trip here. Absolutely immaculate grounds, bathrooms and showers! The owner visited and made sure we were all set, super guy. If you love peaceful surroundings, dark night skies, rippling streams, beautiful rock work, large sites, being near, but not in, Gatlinburg, Newport, or Pigeon Forge and great walking trails, this place is for you!
Mar 18, 2026
I'm kind of hesitant to tell you how nice this place is so it won't be full when we want to visit again! We gathered with a few friends in our vintage campers for our first trip here. Absolutely immaculate grounds, bathrooms and showers! The owner visited and made sure we were all set, super guy. If you love peaceful surroundings, dark night skies, rippling streams, beautiful rock work, large s... I'm kind of hesitant to tell you how nice this place is so it won't be full when we want to visit again! We gathered with a few friends in our vintage campers for our first trip here. Absolutely immaculate grounds, bathrooms and showers! The owner visited and made sure we were all set, super guy. If you love peaceful surroundings, dark night skies, rippling streams, beautiful rock work, large sites, being near, but not in, Gatlinburg, Newport, or Pigeon Forge and great walking trails, this place is for you!
Mar 18, 2026
I'm kind of hesitant to tell you how nice this place is so it won't be full when we want to visit again! We gathered with a few friends in our vintage campers for our first trip here. Absolutely immaculate grounds, bathrooms and showers! The owner visited and made sure we were all set, super guy. If you love peaceful surroundings, dark night skies, rippling streams, beautiful rock work, large s... I'm kind of hesitant to tell you how nice this place is so it won't be full when we want to visit again! We gathered with a few friends in our vintage campers for our first trip here. Absolutely immaculate grounds, bathrooms and showers! The owner visited and made sure we were all set, super guy. If you love peaceful surroundings, dark night skies, rippling streams, beautiful rock work, large sites, being near, but not in, Gatlinburg, Newport, or Pigeon Forge and great walking trails, this place is for you!
Mar 18, 2026
This is a beautiful campground and RV Park. We were pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and the state of all the campsites as well as the out buildings. In total there are four bathrooms for the visitors, with two of them including showers. These facilities are impeccable from what I could see. We have a small RV and only spent two nights here as we travel through the leaf looker denizens. But... This is a beautiful campground and RV Park. We were pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and the state of all the campsites as well as the out buildings. In total there are four bathrooms for the visitors, with two of them including showers. These facilities are impeccable from what I could see. We have a small RV and only spent two nights here as we travel through the leaf looker denizens. But I love the park for the number of trees and on the east side the beautiful bonus is a happy stream that gurgles all day. We found this place on the camp spot app and it was a great find. Highly recommended! By the way full hookups. Water electric and sewage. The roads are not paved but are not Dusty either. A good size packed gravel for each space. Picnic tables and fireplace are there also. You can go and buy some bundles of wood or the camp host will bring them to you. Great service. I'll be back if I ever pass this way again, which will probably never be but I got some nice photos.
Mar 18, 2026
This is a beautiful campground and RV Park. We were pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and the state of all the campsites as well as the out buildings. In total there are four bathrooms for the visitors, with two of them including showers. These facilities are impeccable from what I could see. We have a small RV and only spent two nights here as we travel through the leaf looker denizens. But... This is a beautiful campground and RV Park. We were pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and the state of all the campsites as well as the out buildings. In total there are four bathrooms for the visitors, with two of them including showers. These facilities are impeccable from what I could see. We have a small RV and only spent two nights here as we travel through the leaf looker denizens. But I love the park for the number of trees and on the east side the beautiful bonus is a happy stream that gurgles all day. We found this place on the camp spot app and it was a great find. Highly recommended! By the way full hookups. Water electric and sewage. The roads are not paved but are not Dusty either. A good size packed gravel for each space. Picnic tables and fireplace are there also. You can go and buy some bundles of wood or the camp host will bring them to you. Great service. I'll be back if I ever pass this way again, which will probably never be but I got some nice photos.
Mar 18, 2026
This is a beautiful campground and RV Park. We were pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and the state of all the campsites as well as the out buildings. In total there are four bathrooms for the visitors, with two of them including showers. These facilities are impeccable from what I could see. We have a small RV and only spent two nights here as we travel through the leaf looker denizens. But... This is a beautiful campground and RV Park. We were pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and the state of all the campsites as well as the out buildings. In total there are four bathrooms for the visitors, with two of them including showers. These facilities are impeccable from what I could see. We have a small RV and only spent two nights here as we travel through the leaf looker denizens. But I love the park for the number of trees and on the east side the beautiful bonus is a happy stream that gurgles all day. We found this place on the camp spot app and it was a great find. Highly recommended! By the way full hookups. Water electric and sewage. The roads are not paved but are not Dusty either. A good size packed gravel for each space. Picnic tables and fireplace are there also. You can go and buy some bundles of wood or the camp host will bring them to you. Great service. I'll be back if I ever pass this way again, which will probably never be but I got some nice photos.
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Damascus, Tennessee
Federal campground in Tennessee.
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Athens, Tennessee
Campground in Tennessee.
Athens, Tennessee
Federal campground in Tennessee.
Athens, Tennessee
Federal campground in Tennessee.
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