The best star host campgrounds near Johnson City, Tennessee

Looking to go camping near Johnson City, Tennessee? Hipcamp has you covered with over 1,500 options to choose from. Whether you prefer pitching a tent, parking your RV, or staying in a cozy cabin, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs. Plus, with an average price per night of $40 and options as low as $5, there's something for every budget. For top-rated campsites, check out Dark Ridge Hide Out (422 reviews), Smoky Mountain Mangalitsa Farm (388 reviews), and Rivers Edge Trail Camp (267 reviews). With popular amenities like potable water, campfires, and trash disposal, and activities like paddling and hiking, you're sure to have an unforgettable camping experience.

99% (3.9K) • 292 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Johnson City

Looking to go camping near Johnson City, Tennessee? Hipcamp has you covered with over 1,500 options to choose from. Whether you prefer pitching a tent, parking your RV, or staying in a cozy cabin, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs. Plus, with an average price per night of $40 and options as low as $5, there's something for every budget. For top-rated campsites, check out Dark Ridge Hide Out (422 reviews), Smoky Mountain Mangalitsa Farm (388 reviews), and Rivers Edge Trail Camp (267 reviews). With popular amenities like potable water, campfires, and trash disposal, and activities like paddling and hiking, you're sure to have an unforgettable camping experience.

99% (3.9K) • 292 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Johnson City

1. Breath of Dawn

100%

(11)

31mi from Johnson City · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Welcome to our mountain camping retreat in Virginia, where you will experience the beauty of nature up close and personal. Our farm is a perfect place to relax, unwind, and enjoy nature's beauty.  Location Our property is located in the Appalachian Mountains of SW Virginia, just a few a miles away from the Clinch River and over looking the Clinch Mountain. You'll escape the hustle and bustle by getting lost in our stunning views of the landscape.  Activities Whether you are an adventurer or just looking for some relaxation amidst nature, our area provides plenty of activities for all. You can explore the trails in the nearby mountains, go kayaking in the rivers, or simply relax and enjoy the beauty of the scenery here on the homestead. There are also plenty of fun festivals and activities in the nearby towns. Accommodations Our rural homestead offers a quiet escape. Accommodations range from primitive campsites, glamping A-frame dry cabins to a cozy renovated RV with full amenities or a retro-vintage camper by the creek. Tents with setup are available for rent and you can purchase a 6 pack of eggs from the farm for your next meal.  Wildlife As you explore the natural beauty of our homestead, you can also marvel at the wildlife. You'll see deer, turkey, lots of birds, and sometimes even bears. The night time is just as exciting as the stars fill the skies and you experience the light show of the fireflies in season.  We believe our space is the perfect getaway for anyone looking to relax and breathe in better days. Come join us and create unforgettable memories! Plans We are building an educational homestead with farm stays here in rural SW Virginia to include dining experiences and food preservation classes. Our 35 acre farm is located on a mountainside with beautiful views of the Clinch Mountain. Our location is rural and peaceful with abundant wildlife. Deer, Racoons, Opossums, Bobcats, Bear, Fox, Groundhogs, and Turkey have been spotted on the property. We are a great spot for bird watching as well! Camp Grassland: Two of our prepped campsites are on a flattened area of the hillside field with access to a fire pit, log bench, and porta-potty. This location is in direct sun with beautiful views and easy access from the road. Parking at the top of the field is recommended unless you have a 4WD vehicle.  Cabin Breazy: Situated at one of the highest points on the property, Cabin Breazy is our cozy, off-grid, dry A-frame cabin surrounded by mountain views. Farmhouse Holler: 2nd Campsite is located next to our old farmhouse on a lower section of the property. Its near the natural spring and is shaded. There are no convenient bathroom facilities at this location so it is recommended to bring your own. Reaching the porta-potty would require an extensive uphill hike or driving around to the other entrance. To reach this campsite, the driveway could be considered rough terrain so drive slowly. Lowered vehicles or those with little ground clearance are not recommended.  Each campsite has a max occupancy of 2 people. If you need space for more campers, please reach out to us about how many are in your party. We can host groups with advanced notification. Overlanding vehicles are welcome. Attractions: If you are looking for birds-eye view of the area, visit the Mendota Fire Tower only 3.2 mile away. You can see it from the farm and see the farm from it. It's about a 15 minute hike from the road. You can choose the mildly challenging way up or take the old roadway for a smoother walk. Clinch River is only 20 minutes away. Cool off in the river or enjoy kayaking and tubing opportunities from Clinch River Adventures. Closest convenience store is about 15 minutes away. Closest Grocery store is about 20 minutes away. Friendly-leashed pets are welcome on the property. Remember to always keep your pet tethered as we have free roaming animals on the property. Never leave pets unattended on the property. Please clean up after your pets!

2. Gusher Knob

97%

(56)

33mi from Johnson City · 2 sites · Tents

Gusher Knob is a 220+ acre forested mountain near Spruce Pine, NC. One of the campsites has a 12 x 12 raised platform for your tent (we don't recommend pitching a tent anywhere other than the platform), picnic table, fire pit, and a hook to hold a lantern. This first campsite on the property has a spectacular view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A second campsite is more primitive (no picnic table or platform yet) is in a forested section with access to the Toe River. It is available now, but improvements are planned such as building a platform, adding a picnic bench and expanding the current fire pit. Please stay on the trails and the campsite areas as the surrounding land is private and monitored. Cell coverage is ok. Nearby hiking, climbing, and fly fishing are a few activities you will enjoy when visiting this lovely area of western NC. One campsite is a short 7-minute easy hike along a well-marked clear trail from the parking spot. The trail is non-technical and will mostly accommodate camping gear with wheels, such as a cooler. The other campsite takes a little longer hike to reach (10-minutes). Since it's situated in the woods, please be aware that you may encounter any number of nature's residents such as deer, squirrels, box turtles, wild turkeys, and bears. Please do not feed them and make sure to protect any food items appropriately. None of the natural residents has any interest in you personally, but they are known to be drawn to available food items.

3. Rocky Face Camp

100%

(21)

33mi from Johnson City · 1 site · Lodging

Nature lover’s paradise, song birds, wildlife, creek side, at the pastoral base of Rocky Face Mountain. Creek stocked for 800 feet of private fishing. Quick access to Ski Slopes and hiking trails. Plenty of room to pitch a tent to add extra guests. This is a functioning farm with horses, pigs and chickens as well as agriculture. Tiny house has WiFi, covered porch, attached bathroom- hot shower and sink, port-a-potty, kitchenette, grill and fire pit. Central to Sugar and Beech Ski Mtns, Valle Crucis and Banner Elk 10 minutes, Boone is 25 minutes away.

4. Corner Pine

96%

(40)

34mi from Johnson City · 1 site · RV

Linville Land Harbor Is a residential entrance near the base of Grand Farther Mountain. Weekley & Monthly rates available upon EMAIL request. This resort offers a private 40-acre stocked lake with a White Sandie Beach. Canoes, kayaks, & electric motors permitted. The Linville river flows thru the resort stocked with trout for fly fishing only. Heated swimming pool with game rooms and pavilions. 18-hole golf course with practice facilities. the Patio Grill offers a variety of sandwiches, salads, and beverages. Tennis and pickleball courts, Bocce ball & basketball court. hiking trails along the river and lake and more. All within walking distance of a private drive thru lot with pavilion and fire pit. 50 and 30 amp hook up with water, sewer, and private WIFI internet. , laundry room and shower house are a short walk away. Just minutes away from Boone, ASU, Blowing Rock, Grand Farther Mt. ,Beach Mt., and Sugar Mt. Snow Skiing , BMX Mountain Biking, Linville Falls, Linville Caverns, Mayland Sky Observatory, Blue Ridge Parkway, Restaurants, Wineries, Breweries and so much more. http://linvillelandharbor.com check in 2:00 check out 12:00 Weekly And Monthly rates are available. Please respond to this email with the dates you are requesting.

5. The Pineola - Camp, Lodge, Taproom

95%

(43)

35mi from Johnson City · 7 sites · Tents

Campsites, RV sites, treehouse, tiny house, cabins and lodge rooms on 12 acres in Avery County, NC. Taproom on-site (at front of property) with beer and wine, and campsites at back of property (behind RV park). LOCATION! 1.5 miles from Blue Ridge Parkway, 10 minutes to Pisgah National Forest, Grandfather Mountain, Linville Falls, Linville Caverns. 20 minutes to Banner Elk and Sugar Mountain, 35 minutes to Beech Mountain. Great Mountain retreat! May go straight to campsite (behind and to right of RV park) after 2pm, and if you need anything please call (828) 733-4979. Our sites are first come first serve (regardless of what Hipcamp assigns) please whichever tent site is available :)

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Connor

December 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Gusher Knob

We loved our stay! William has a beautiful campsite and beautiful property that he let us explore. We saw wild deer, wild geese, and signs of some bobcats, even got to hear a pack of coyotes each night! We felt incredibly safe and it was a very private area. We met one of the neighbors when unloading our gear who was incredibly helpful and nice, and everyone we drove by waved as well so it was a nice welcoming stay which was one of our concerns when coming from 6 hours away. Our car was safe the entire time and no signs of anyone messing with anything around it which is a huge plus! The sunrise and sunset are beautiful, especially with a mountain backdrop, and the drive up there was also nice. We stopped at one of the overlooks about 20-30 minutes away from the site and just took in the scenery. The hike has some pretty steep parts. We made 4 full trips with gear, food, and wood. I feel like some of the other reviews don’t touch on it as much, but with just two of us it absolutely wore us out. I believe we took 4 breaks along the trail (even though it’s a fairly short hike) just because of the elevation and how steep it was in some parts. While we are both 5-6 days a week in the gym, carrying everything was still a challenge that we will not forget. Very thankful there were two of us. William let us explore the side trails but remember to still ask for permission for yourself as this is still someone else’s property and should be treated as such. Thank you again William!!

A sturdy and large platform for your tent or sleeping setup.

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Jason

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Gusher Knob

Nice and secluded. Evening sky looking over the mountains was beautiful. Be prepared for a couple small hills on the trail in but well worth it.

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Kathleen

November 2025

35 ft Class A

With pets

4 nights at Corner Pine

Very nice campsite. Ken and Lyn were easy to reach, and neighbors friendly. Memorable Thanksgiving celebration with family. Looking forward to our next trip.

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Charlotte

November 2025

Tent

1 night at Gusher Knob

We had the best time camping at Hummingbird Overlook! The view was absolutely beautiful and the host, William, was very helpful and responded very quickly to any questions we had.

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Melissa

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Pineola - Camp, Lodge, Taproom

Pineola was an excellent experience! The hospitality was top notch! Tony was informative and always willing to help if needed. The grounds and bathhouse was clean and the taproom was a great added benefit. 5 stars and definitely suggest to friends for places to visit! Thanks so much for hosting!

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Remington

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Gusher Knob

We had a great stay here - very private spot with a nice view

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Alaya

November 2025

With pets

3 nights at Rocky Face Camp

Had a blast staying in this tiny cabin! Super private and peaceful and had lots of room for our pup to run around. The creek nearby is super fun to explore. We were even visited by a very sweet horse that lives on the property! Will definitely be booking again.

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Georgie

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Gusher Knob

Super super secluded. The wooden platform was very nice. Picnic table was cute and great for cooking! The description said the walk was an easy 7 min walk, but be prepared to be OUT OF BREATH lol. Very hill-y but also very scenic. Overall really great place!!

Jenny

October 2025

31 ft fifth wheel

With pets

Weekend Trip to Corner Pine

Our stay at this mountain campsite was fantastic! The hosts were both exceptionally kind and attentive. Ken recommended a Newland tire business to work on our truck brakes and I'm not exaggerating when I say they might have saved our lives! While the space was a smidge tight for our fifth wheel, it worked out fine. All the campsite hook-ups were pristine and easy-to-use. The location was lovely - set in a charming country club neighborhood with welcoming neighbors who went out of their way to check on us. We love Newland and felt as though we were centrally located to the places we like to visit. Thanks so much, Ken & Lyn! We will be returning, for sure!

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Brenna

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at The Pineola - Camp, Lodge, Taproom

Awesome campground! So easy to check in and out and… SPOTLESS HEATED BATHROOMS AND SHOWERS. Literally no complaints such a relaxing weekend!

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Greg

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

1 night at Gusher Knob

Beautiful location, the camping platform easily large enough for tent and the hike to the top is both short enough that you can lug gear in your hands and long enough to be away from everything except occasional vehicle noise. Lots of woods to explore and minimal undergrowth to get in the way. Will probably go back in the spring.

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Matty

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Gusher Knob

Beautiful views. Very private and peaceful. I highly recommend this spot. Bring a wagon and another person to help you maneuver it. There's a few caves. Follow the orange blazes to hike down to the river

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Marissa

October 2025

20 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Corner Pine

My boyfriend and I stayed at Corner Pine for a weekend in a camper van to do some leaf peeping and sight seeing around the Highlands. The site was perfect for our needs! We especially loved the deck to relax and enjoy the moon while playing guitar. It was peaceful and private. Having access to amenities was fantastic, and it was so thoughtful of our hosts to leave a welcome basket with instructions and helpful tips!

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James

October 2025

20 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Corner Pine

Nice quiet neighborhood with a private deck. Bathroom facilities are a short walk up the hill.

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Jennifer

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Gusher Knob

This site really is great. It was perfect for a couple. The hike up is ok with a cart. Good cardio. It gets dark, so the star gazing is good. There’s just enough of a clearing in the canopy at the fire pit to see stars. 10/10 would recommend.

Coco liked the pet fenced porch on the deck and the fire too.

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Michelle

September 2025

34 ft Class A

With pets

3 nights at Corner Pine

This stay was a first for us using this app and very pleasantly surprised and delighted with the spot with easy pull through and comfortable deck with fire pit. The variety of sweet, helpful and welcoming community members in the neighborhood was a plus. Reminds me of a great old campgrounds with lots of woods, shrubbery, unique vacation homes, camp sites or permanent little and large mountain homes. Walking around felt very safe and nice perks with the amenities.

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Ananta

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Pineola - Camp, Lodge, Taproom

Amazing place! Perfect for bigger groups as well, complete with a bonfire place and clean washrooms! Definitely a go-to for a first time camping experience!

Basavesh

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Pineola - Camp, Lodge, Taproom

The place is great and the restrooms are very clean and well maintained.

Olivia

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Rocky Face Camp

I loved staying here. It was quiet and peaceful. There was a creek close by that created the most beautiful sound! There were horses, wild flowers, and the cutest farm dog. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a comforting mountain getaway!

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Alejandro

September 2025

1 night at Rocky Face Camp

We had a wonderful stay at this cabin. The place was beautiful, cozy, and had everything we needed for a relaxing time. The hosts were incredibly kind and welcoming, which made our experience even better. One of the highlights was the creek right next to the property—it added such a peaceful and special touch to the stay. Highly recommended!