Facilities:
There are 40 campsites within Cardens Bluff Campground. Each section of the campground has flush toilets. In addition, there is an accessible shower house with eight showers for the campground. Recycling has been added to the campground, including aluminum, glass and plastic.
Nearby Attractions:
The nearby Rat Branch Boat Launch is an easy five minute drive from the campground for campers with motor boats. Shook Branch Swim Area is also nearby on the shores of Watauga Lake. Big Laurel Branch and Pond Mountain Wilderness areas are located north and south of the campground for more rugged, backcountry hiking.
Activities and Amenities
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The gates to the campground are closed from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Guests of campers are asked to leave before the gates are closed; All developed recreation areas in the Cherokee National Forest are alcohol free to promote family-friendly recreation; Campfires are limited to the burning of wood only. It’s state law; Be careful with food scraps and trash. Keep a clean campsite to prevent unwanted critters and bears; One third of the campground is available for those without advanced reservations, on a first-come, first-served basis. Only sites 16, 28 and 29 are suitable for up to a 30 foot camper.
Getting There:
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.30972, -82.11528
36°18’35″N, 82°6’55″W
From Elizabethton take US 19E/321 south 5 miles to Hampton. Turn left on 321/67 travel 3 miles to the campground entrance on the left.
