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Thunder Rock Campground

Thunder Rock CampgroundPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
38
sites
from $15
fee
Feb, Apr–May
best months

Is Thunder Rock Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Cherokee National Forest. It doesn't name Thunder Rock Campground, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Cherokee National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 38 sites for tent and group campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 1,127 ft
  • Near BentonOcoee Ranger District · Cherokee National Forest

Thunder Rock Campground is located 1.8 miles northwest of the Ocoee Whitewater Center, just behind TVA Ocoee Powerhouse Number 3. Nestled alongside the Ocoee River, this facility provides 37 regular campsites for popups and RVs less than 20 feet with no elctricity , ONLY site 9 is an electric site for less than 20 feet at 30 amp, and one group campsite. Thunder Rock is a popular destination for both whitewater and trail enthusiasts.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Feb, Apr–May

    Best time to visit Thunder Rock Campground

    Best months: February, April–May and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      50° / 29°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      55° / 33°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      63° / 39°

      13 wet

    4. Apr

      72° / 47°

      12 wet

    5. May

      79° / 56°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      86° / 64°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 68°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      88° / 67°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      83° / 60°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      73° / 48°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      61° / 37°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      53° / 32°

      13 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cleveland Fltr Plt, TN, 19.9 mi away at 842 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Thunder Rock Campground

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