Look Rock Campground

Overview

Look Rock Campground is located along the beautiful Foothills Parkway West between Walland, Tennessee and Chilhowee Lake. With an elevation of 2,600 feet (792 m), the climate is characterized by mild winters and hot, humid summers. Flush toilets and drinking water are available.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

68 campsites

Fee

From $30 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

865-436-1200

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Look Rock Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Hike to Look Rock TowerHike · 0.5 mi from camp

  Walk along a short, paved trail 0.8 miles (1.3 km) through the forest to an observation tower with panoramic views of the Smokies and Blount County, Tennessee. National Park Service

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• Hike to Look Rock TowerHike · 0.5 mi from camp

  Walk along a short, paved trail 0.8 miles (1.3 km) through the forest to an observation tower with panoramic views of the Smokies and Blount County, Tennessee. National Park Service

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• Cooper Road TrailHike · 1.8 mi from camp

  Hike 10.9 miles (17.5 km) one-way on Cooper Road Trail. National Park Service

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• Cooper Road TrailHike · 1.8 mi from camp

  Hike 10.9 miles (17.5 km) one-way on Cooper Road Trail. National Park Service

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• Abrams Falls TrailHike · 4.2 mi long · 3.1 mi from camp

  Swimming in the pool is not recommended due to slippery rocks and a dangerous undertow. National Park Service

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• to Abrams FallsHike · 5.7 mi from camp

  Swimming in the pool is not recommended due to slippery rocks and a dangerous undertow. National Park Service

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Mountain biking

• West LoopBike ride · 1.9 mi long · 18.9 mi from camp

  A loop mountain-bike route.

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• South LoopBike ride · 11.3 mi long · 20.4 mi from camp

  A loop mountain-bike route maintained by AMBC Knoxville.

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• Lippencott/Baker Creek ConnectorBike ride · 1.2 mi long · 21.2 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route from Lippencott Park to Baker Creek Preserve, maintained by AMBC Knoxville.

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• Lippencott/Fort Dickerson ConnectorBike ride · 1.0 mi long · 21.3 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route from Fort Dickerson Park to Lippencott Park.

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Rivers and rafting

• Oak Ridge: Explore Haw Ridge ParkPaddling and rafting · 1-6 Hours · 29.2 mi from camp

  Haw Ridge Park in Oak Ridge, Tennessee encompasses 780 acres and offers hiking, biking, jogging, and watersports opportunities. National Park Service

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• Oak Ridge: Enjoy the Community Swimming PoolPaddling and rafting · 1-4 Hours · 32.0 mi from camp

  The Oak Ridge Community Swimming Pool, constructed during the Manhattan Project, remains a popular feature of the community to this day. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Look RockPeak · 2,659 ft · 0.4 mi from campShow on map
• Pine MountainPeak · 1,844 ft · 2.7 mi from campShow on map
• Abrams FallsWaterfall · 3.7 mi from camp

  A waterfall near Abrams Falls Trail.

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• Rich Mountain # 1Viewpoint · 6.5 mi from campShow on map
• Valley ViewViewpoint · 8.2 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Ijams CragClimbing · 21.5 mi from campShow on map
• Ober MountainSkiing and snowshoeing · 21.5 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.