Raccoon Branch Campground

Overview

Raccoon Branch Campground, nestled at the base of Dickey Knob, offers scenic mountain views, hiking trail access from campsites and cool mountain streams. Campers can access Dickey Creek and the Raccoon Branch from the campground. The most notable time to visit is fall, when the trees boast gorgeous fall foliage.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent

Sites

20 campsites

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

800-628-7202

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Raccoon Branch 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

• Appalachian TrailHike · 533.1 mi long · Long-distance trail · 2.4 mi from camp

  The Appalachian Trail, also called the A.T., is a hiking trail in the Eastern United States, extending almost 2,200 miles between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine… Wikipedia

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• Appalachian TrailHike · 533.1 mi long · Long-distance trail · 2.5 mi from camp

  The Appalachian Trail, also called the A.T., is a hiking trail in the Eastern United States, extending almost 2,200 miles between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine… Wikipedia

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• Lake Trail LoopHike · 5.7 mi long · 9.9 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• CCC TrailHike · 1.9 mi long · 9.9 mi from campShow on map
• Clyburn Ridge Loop TrailHike · 3.9 mi long · 10.2 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• Molly's Knob TrailHike · 1.9 mi long · 10.3 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Dickey KnobPeak · 3,606 ft · 0.4 mi from campShow on map
• Green RidgePeak · 3,701 ft · 1.0 mi from campShow on map
• Comer’s Creek FallsWaterfall · 3.6 mi from campShow on map
• Hightree RockViewpoint · 5.9 mi from campShow on map
• Molly's Knob Platform OverlookViewpoint · 10.7 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Molly's Knob Trail.

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Climbing and snow sports

• Big PinnacleClimbing · 9.4 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

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Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

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