RV Parks near Johnson City, TN
Whether it’s a quick overnight or a full weekend away, Johnson City sits within easy reach of dozens of RV parks and campgrounds. We rank every option by actual drive time from the city, so you can match a destination to the hours you’re willing to spend behind the wheel — then narrow it down by the amenities that matter, from hookups to pet-friendly sites.
5 campgrounds listed. (Distance is approximate.)
Showing 5 of 5 campgrounds.
Bark Camp Recreation Area Campground
40 mi · ~0.7 h from Johnson City
$20/night
- Dump station
- Tent sites
The day use area and trails are open all year. The campground is open from the 3rd Saturday in May to the last Saturday in September. The site features a 45-acre lake that is regularly stocked with rainbow trout. A three-mile shoreline trail circles the lake, offering outstanding views. The Kitchen Rock Trail leads to an intersting rock formation. Other features include an open-air amphitheater, universally accessible fishing piers, a boat ramp, courtesy dock, and picnicking facilities.
High Knob Campground
43 mi · ~0.8 h from Johnson City
$10/night
- Tent sites
The High Knob Recreation Area was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the late 1930's. This remote and private location offers cooler summer temperatures due to its higher mountain elevation. The area offers a campground and day use and picnic area along a scenic mountain lake. Many of the original CCC structures are still in use here today.
Cave Springs campground
46 mi · ~0.8 h from Johnson City
$12/night
- Tent sites
Cave Springs Recreation Area is situated within the picturesque farming community of Olinger Gap. Highlights of this recreation area include a campground, small spring-fed pond, access to Stone Mountain Trail and Wilderness, and a short hike to an overlook of the Olinger Gap Community.
Cane Patch
57 mi · ~1 h from Johnson City
$12/night
- Full hookup
- Tent sites
Cane Patch Campground is within walking distance of Phillips Creek Day Use Area. The campground has 35 campsites, 7 of which have electric hookups.
Carr Creek Campground
73 mi · ~1.3 h from Johnson City
$60/night
- Tent sites
Carr Creek Campground sits about 73 miles from Johnson City, TN, managed by Kentucky State Parks. The campground has 39 sites. 39 with water. Check with the managing agency for current fees, season dates and reservations.