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Watauga Dam Campground

Elizabethton, TN
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About

Find beauty, peace, and comfort at Watauga Dam Campground in Eastern Tennessee. Enjoy being on the Watauga River, where you can listen to the calming sounds of the moving water, try your luck at fishing, or even dip your toes. Spend your day at the large picnic area with your friends and family, head to the boat ramp to get out on the water, and be sure to take in the views of the mountains and Appalachian Trail from the overlook on site. Book your spot today for the perfect Tennessee getaway!

Park Features

  • Waterfront

About the Park

Find beauty, peace, and comfort at Watauga Dam Campground in Eastern Tennessee. Enjoy being on the Watauga River, where you can listen to the calming sounds of the moving water, try your luck at fishing, or even dip your toes. Spend your day at the large picnic area with your friends and family, head to the boat ramp to get out on the water, and be sure to take in the views of the mountains and Appalachian Trail from the overlook on site. Book your spot today for the perfect Tennessee getaway!

Address

Watauga Dam Campground
744 Wilbur Dam Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643

Park Policies

Check-In: After 1:00pm
Check-Out: Before 12:00pm
Cancellation Policy
Terms & Conditions

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Customer Reviews

Camper
Satisfaction Rating

4.7

72 Verified Reviews

All ratings and reviews are collected from campers who have booked through Campspot and completed a stay at this campground.

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Ramona M I.
June 2026
5/5
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Five out of five stars
Satisfaction Rating

The campground is clean and the grounds are well kept. The staff is accommodating and very friendly. I love to camp here.

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green star
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grey star
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grey star
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green star
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green star
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green star
Henry H.
May 2026
5/5
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Five out of five stars
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Beautiful location, great for fishing. Quiet, well maintained, good staff. Only drawback, maybe, No signal of any kind. You have to go up 2 miles to top of mountain to get signal. There are day facilities and picnic areas there. It is also where the Appalachian Trail goes thru.

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green star
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grey star
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green star
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green star
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green star
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green star
J.R.
May 2026
5/5
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Five out of five stars
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green star
Cellular
grey star
Wifi
grey star
Value
green star
Site
green star
Location
green star
Washrooms
green star
Amenities
green star

Park Features

  • Waterfront

Nearby Activities

  • Biking
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sites
  • Paddling

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