Roan Mountain State Park
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Notice to Park Visitors:
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is currently developing plans to replace the bridge that provides access to the upper campground loops of Roan Mountain State Park.
We understand this may cause inconvenience for reservations and appreciate your patience over the next few years. The scope of the project has grown due to the need for a more sustainable design that can better withstand future flooding. We fully support TDOT in building a safer, more resilient bridge for long-term use.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we work to improve your park experience.
Partial Trail Closure:
Blue 2 trail will be partially closed through December 2026 due to the construction of our new wastewater treatment plant. The trail has been rerouted, and signage is in place for the closed areas. New trail length is approximately .75 miles. Please do not enter the construction zone. Violators will be prosecuted under T.C.A. 11.1.108.
Roan Mountain State Park Current Status: Open with Significant Closures
Roan Mountain State Park and Hampton Creek Cove State Natural Area experienced significant damage from the storms caused by Hurricane Helene in September 2024. Portions of the park are closed to the public for safety. Visitors must exercise extreme caution as many trails have seen extensive damage. We are working hard to get things back open for our community and our visitors. We ask that you please bear with us as we continue to work to restore and rebuild our beautiful park. Please do not access restricted areas of Roan Mountain State Park currently closed to the public.
Accessing a closed or restricted area of the park is a violation of park rules and regulations, subject to a class C misdemeanor. T.C.A. 11-1-108.
For a full list of trail closures, please visit https://tnstateparks.com/parks/activity-detail/roan-mountain-hiking
As of February 5, 2026, the following remain CLOSED due to storm damage and safety concerns.
Park Area - CLOSURES:
- Upper Campground
- Bear Wallow Trail
Hampton Creek Cove Natural Area - Permanent CLOSURES:
- Birchfield Trail
If you have any questions about your upcoming reservation, you are welcome to contact Central Reservations at 1 (888) 867-2757 from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST. Please follow the park's Facebook page for additional updates.
Roan Mountain State Park
Reserve Your Favorite Sites
See All Available Nights
You can view all available nights, up to 12 months ahead, of any campsite that is showing unavailable for your selected dates. Unavailable campsites are shown on the map as gray icons.
Show Available Dates
The description window of any unavailable campsite includes a large green button with "Show Available Dates". Use this button to reveal an interactive calendar that shows every available date for that campsite — allowing you to easily change your dates so you can reserve that favorite campsite.
This will also reset your selected dates so that you can select more than one campsite for the same dates.
If you need assistance making campsite reservations, please give us a call. We'll be happy to help you plan your next camping trip.
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Roan Mountain State Park
Camping Reservation Policies
Campground Wi-Fi
We offer Wi-Fi for your enjoyment. The signal strength may vary depending on the demand, your location and your computer. Our Wi-Fi is not intended for heavy use such as downloading movies, streaming videos, or inappropriate content. Should you abuse the system, your access will be blocked.
Camping Reservation and Cancellation Policies
Nightly campsite fees are based on location, season, and site amenities. Fees are subject to state and local taxes and are subject to change. Advanced reservations are available prior to arrival, and may be made up to 1 year in advance. There is a non-refundable $5.00 Advanced Reservation Fee per campsite that provides for managing the reservation system at Tennessee State Parks.
Individuals requesting to rent overnight accommodations must be eighteen (18) years of age or older. A parent or an adult must accompany children or individuals under the age of eighteen years. Valid identification may be requested and/or required by park personnel for verification of age.
- Discounts and coupons are not allowed on premium sites.
- Only one discount or coupon can be applied per reserved site.
- Each discounted site must be occupied by a discount eligible guest.
- U.S. Active Military members can take advantage of a 25% to 50% discount on nightly camping rates. Current U.S. Military ID Card or leave papers are required upon check-in at the park. Active Military discounts are only available within 30 days of the reserved arrival date.
- TN State Employees and retirees qualify for a 25% to 50% discount on camping rates. State-issued identification is required at check-in at the park. TN State Employee discounts are only available within 30 days of the reserved arrival date.
- Reservations may be cancelled up to and including 2 days prior to the scheduled arrival date with a refund of all campground fees - minus the $5.00 advanced reservation fee.
- Cancellations made 1 day prior to arrival date will forfeit the first night's campsite fees, taxes and the $5.00 advanced reservation fee, per campsite.
- Cancellations made the same day as the scheduled arrival, for reservations of two or more days, will forfeit the first two nights rate, taxes and the $5.00 advanced reservation fee, per campsite. If only one night was reserved, cancelling on the scheduled arrival date will forfeit all fees and taxes, per campsite.
- If this reservation is part of a contracted group, then the contract's cancellation policies supersede the above individual cancellation policies.
- To cancel your reservation, please call Central Reservations at 888-TNPARKS (888-867-2757) or call the park directly during regular business hours or cancel online. Cancellations may not be made via voicemail or social media. The Park Manager has the discretion to adjust the cancellation procedures as deemed necessary.
- Refunds to credit / debit cards can take up to 7 days.
- Guests that do not occupy their reserved site by 12:00 noon the day following the first nights' reservation will forfeit all fees and the reserved campsite may become available for other guests. If you do not intend to occupy a reserved site on the first reserved night, contact the park so that we can hold the site for you, or assist you in making other arrangements.
- If payment is made using a gift card, please retain this gift card in case you cancel your reservation. Any refunds must be made to the original gift card.
TDEC / TN State Parks reserves the right to cancel a reservation and/or contract anytime with 100% refund of all monies received for the reservation.
Supporting TN State Parks
Thank you for supporting your Tennessee State Parks. Your reservations and purchases provide critical funding for this park system. Want to learn how you can do even more to support the parks? Visit https://tnstateparks.com/donate to learn about volunteer and fundraising opportunities.
Firewood Policy
Only Certified Heat Treated Firewood is allowed to enter the state park. Please help us to protect Tennessee's state parks and forests. See http://www.protecttnforests.org for more information about invasive forest pests. You may also go to http://www.firewoodscout.org to find a vendor who sells Certified Heat Treated Firewood.
Public Internet / Wi-Fi Acceptable Use Policy
All guests must adhere to Tennessee State Parks' Public Internet / Wi-Fi Acceptable Use Policy, viewable at https://tnstateparks.com/about/policies#collapse-public-internet-wifi-use, while visiting any park facility or area where internet or Wi-Fi services are offered.
Backcountry Camping Policies:
- Roan Mountain State Park features three primitive backcountry campsites on our Rosebay Ridge Trail accessible from the Visitor Center area. During your stay, camper vehicles must be parked at the Visitor Center Parking Lot.
- Each campsite accommodates a maximum of 4 people. If you have special circumstances (e.g., 3 children, 2 adults), please contact the park for arrangements.
- While there are no designated tent pads, tents and hammocks must be set up within the area behind each campsite sign.
- Each campsite includes animal-resistant lockers and a fire ring. Firewood may be collected from downed wood near the site.
- Campers must pack in their own water for drinking, cooking, and cleaning. A creek located near Backcountry Campsite 3 may serve as a potential water source; however, its flow is seasonal and unreliable. Water availability cannot be guaranteed at any time. If campers choose to use creek water, it must be properly filtered, boiled, or treated before use.
- Sites do not have a privy/outhouse. Campers are required to dig catholes for solid human waste, which should be 6 to 8 inches deep and at least 200 feet away from water, campsites, and trails. Cover and disguise the cathole when finished, and remember to pack out what you pack in.
- Your printed confirmation is your permit, and you must keep it on you at all times. Please pick up a vehicle tag from the Visitor Center Office to display on your dashboard. The Gift Shop/Visitor Center is open daily from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. If you arrive after hours, your vehicle tag will be on the board located on the porch of the Visitor Center/Gift Shop.
- Make sure to allow enough time to reach your destination in daylight, as hiking is not permitted after dark. Access to the campsites is via a hike from the Visitor Center parking lot to your reserved campsite.
- Please remember to follow all park rules and be prepared for a rewarding backcountry experience.
- Reservations are required.
- Backcountry Campsite 1 36.171610N, 82.071031W, 1.3 miles from RMSP Visitor Center
- Backcountry Campsite 2 36.172599N, 82.071031W, 1.3 miles from RMSP Visitor Center
- Backcountry Campsite 3 36.172599N, 82.071031W,1.4 miles from RMSP Visitor Center
General Campground Policies
The GPS address for the Roan Mountain campground is: 1058 Hwy 143, Roan Mountain, TN 37687.
Please note that check-in time for camping is 4:00 pm. Check-out time is 12:00 pm.
- Campsite Occupants: Camping rates are for up to 6 persons per campsite, with exceptions made for immediate family. For groups larger than 6, please reserve additional campsite(s).
- Camping is permitted in designated areas ONLY. Do not pitch a tent or set up a camp unit in the grass or adjacent wooded area. In the tent area, you must set up on the gravel pads. In the RV area, you must set your tent or camp unit on the paved sites. No digging or leveling of sites allowed. Sites are always to be kept free of litter. Please respect your camping neighbors so everyone may have a most enjoyable camping experience. 14-Day Stay Limit is Strictly Enforced.
- No parking on the grass, curbside, or roadside. Campsites are set up to accommodate one camping unit. (i.e., At RV campgrounds, only one-wheeled camper is allowed per site.) Limit of 2 vehicles per site; all vehicles must be parked in the designated parking spot of the rented site. Additional parking is located at the Check-in Station, Picnic Shelter 3, and Swimming Pool Parking lots.
- Campfires: All fires must be contained in the fire ring provided. Never leave campfires unattended. Do not burn trash in fire pits.
- Firewood: The gathering of wood for use as fuel in campgrounds or picnic areas shall be limited to dead material on the ground, except where such gathering is prohibited by the Park Manager by the posting of appropriate signs.
- Cleanup: Camping equipment must be completely removed and camping sites cleaned by campers before departure.
- Trash: All trash must be disposed of in the dumpsters provided at the entrance of the campground. Failure to remove items may result in a citation for littering. Please utilize the recycling receptacles to help us GO! Green in conservation.
- Food: You are in bear country, please remember to take all food and coolers inside your camper or lock them in your vehicle.
- Quiet Time: Quiet shall be maintained in all campgrounds between the hours of 10:00 pm and 6:00 am.
- Rock Dams: Please do not construct rock dams in the river. The species and ecology of the Doe River are sensitive; moving rocks can impact this delicate environment and the protected species within the river.
- Golf Carts: Golf carts are only allowed on the paved roads within the campgrounds. Anyone operating a golf cart in the campgrounds must have a valid driver's license.
- Bicycles: State law requires all children age 15 and under must always wear safety helmets while riding in the park. This is strictly enforced by Park Rangers. Helmets are available for checkout at the Camper Check-in Station. Bicycles are not allowed in the bathhouses or to be ridden after dark.
- Other Recreational Equipment: UTV's, Segways, skateboards, skates, hover boards, scooters, and any other recreational like equipment is prohibited in state parks.
- Speed Limit: The SPEED LIMIT IS 5 MPH and is strictly enforced throughout the campground.
- Length of Stay: The maximum length of stay for camping is 14 days (28 days December 1 to February 28/29). After the maximum stay, members of the camping party must vacate the park for 3 consecutive camping nights prior to returning. The maximum length of stay applies equally to the camping group/family as well as the camping unit. Campers who leave the campground prior to the maximum stay, and have been departed for less than 3 consecutive nights, will have their maximum stay limit determined from their original arrival date.
- ADA Sites: Proof of ADA eligibility must be presented at check-in prior to occupying an ADA-designated site. Failure to present proof of eligibility could result in the cancellation of your reservation.
- Discounts: Discounts and coupons are not allowed on premium sites.
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Roan Mountain State Park
Parkwide Availability Calendar
Select Available Nights
To select nights for your camping reservation, click on an active check-in date for the desired campsite. Then select the last night of your stay. Your reservation will be highlighted and your check-out date is indicated on the next date. Most campsites require a minimum of a 2-night stay.
Use the Calendar or links to change the date range of the list.
Select Multiple Campsites
Using this view, you can select more than one campsite, as well as multiple check-in and check-out dates, on the same reservation. This allows you to assemble a longer reservation from more than one campsite - helpful during the busy season. You can also reserve multiple sites for your group to accommodate varying arrivals or departures.
Consecutive Nights Required
You may select any number of campsites and dates as long as your reservation is no longer than 14 nights and all dates are consecutive or overlap.
As an example, you can make multiple campsite reservations with varying check-in or check-out dates as long as all dates overlap or are consecutive.
Reserving campsites with separate date ranges, such as over two different weekends with unreserved dates in between, requires making separate reservations. You can complete one reservation and use the Make Another Reservation button in the confirmation stage to easily make additional reservations.
Rates & Descriptions
The nightly rate for each campsite is displayed by date and individual site. Note that rates are subject to change based on availability and season.
The quoted rate for each night does not include taxes or the reservation fee.
Information on each campsite is displayed by selecting the campsite name in the left column.
Roan Mountain State Park
Multi-Site Camping Itinerary
How do I create a multi-site camping itinerary?
This park offers the ability to create a camping itinerary that spans multiple nights and different campsites — allowing campers to hike throughout the park and stay at a variety of sites, all in one reservation and incurring only one reservation fee.
To add the next date to your reservation; select the button to return to the site selector stage. Your arrival date of Tuesday, July 14 will be set as your next Arrival date for this leg of your itinerary.
From the site selection stage, choose the campsite(s) for the next night of your itinerary. The number of campsites you may select for each leg is limited to the number of sites from previous leg.
You may repeat this process for up to a total of 14 nights per reservation. Once you have settled on your itinerary, simply complete the reservation process below. A confirmation will be emailed to you with details of each campsite and dates in your itinerary.