Watauga Dam Campground
Tennessee Valley Authority
Write a Review 744 Wilbur Dam Rd. Elizabethton, TN 37643 423-543-0233 Official WebsiteGPS: 36.3327, -82.1259
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Overview of Watauga Dam Campground
All sites require a 2-night minimum stay. Please call the campground directly to request an exception if you wish to stay for just 1 night.
Last Price Paid: $33
Reported by Dennis and Tracy on 4/23/2024
Longest RV Reported: 40 feet (Class C)
Reported by Kyle M on 4/10/2022
Number of Sites 29
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Elevation 1,673 ft / 509 m
Max Stay 14
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Reviews of Watauga Dam Campground 11 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 4/23/2024
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Last reported 4/23/2024
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Last reported 11/15/2022
“Beautiful, clean, cheap”
Reviewed 4/23/2024
| Nightly rate: | $33 |
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| Site Number: | 13 |
| RV Length: | 20' (Travel Trailer) |
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This was a small campground that was very pretty. Set near the dam with nook th the mountain ( aka holler). Very clean. Camper are side by side close but each lot seemed more private then they actually were. Everyone had a little yard along bank of the river. Water was clear and swift. Yes there was trout to be caught. There zero cell ... more
This was a small campground that was very pretty. Set near the dam with nook th the mountain ( aka holler). Very clean. Camper are side by side close but each lot seemed more private then they actually were. Everyone had a little yard along bank of the river. Water was clear and swift. Yes there was trout to be caught. There zero cell for Verizon and to deep in the holler for starlink but worth every penny of $33 buck!
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Dennis and Tracy would stay here again
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“The Best In The Area ”
Reviewed 3/8/2024
| Days stayed: | 5 |
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This Is Our Home Campground. We Love Starting And Ending The Season Here. As Has Been Stated, It Is A Very Quiet And Picturesque Campground. Staff Are Always Wonderful.
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Fred D. would stay here again
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“Tranquil, Serene, Peaceful!”
Reviewed 8/10/2023
| Days stayed: | 4 |
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| Site Number: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 28' (Travel Trailer) |
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As others have described, this is a small, picturesque park with quality gravel sites, most of which are right on the water. There is no cell service at the campground, at least not with AT&T. However, if you drive about a mile and a half up to an observation point there is good signal and an overlook of the lake with benches and a tra... more
As others have described, this is a small, picturesque park with quality gravel sites, most of which are right on the water. There is no cell service at the campground, at least not with AT&T. However, if you drive about a mile and a half up to an observation point there is good signal and an overlook of the lake with benches and a trail.
Despite the fact that they give you written materials in arrival, this is the first cg I’ve ever been to that had a gate that was seemingly locked after hours where there were no instructions. They claim they tell you when you check in, but the office is only open between 10 AM and 4 PM. We got there at 4:20 PM
This led to our leaving to meet friends and arriving back after closure to a seemingly locked gate. I had to bother the camp host after 10 ( fortunately his lights were in and he was up). He explained that although the gate looks locked, you can jiggle it and open it.
Next day I urged the vista employee who was running the shop to include this in her written materials, and she said it was a good idea, but whether she does it or not remains to be seen.
Just know that although the gate looks locked when you come back after hours, you can play with it and open the gate.
Putting that aside, this is one of the most beautiful campsites we’ve ever had and I’d be delighted to come back here again. Restaurants in Elizabethton are not very good, but Johnson City is not far away.
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fotoman1527 would stay here again
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“Quiet, beautiful waterfront sites”
Reviewed 11/15/2022
| Nightly rate: | $33 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 10 |
| RV Length: | 17' (Travel Trailer) |
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I love this place, it's one of my favorite campgrounds. There's now a camp store where you check in with the hosts, who are welcoming and very helpful about the local area. Nearest groceries are in Elizabethton (Ingles is a longer drive but worth it) as is gas. Boat launch is down at the day camping but its easy enough to launch kayaks... more
I love this place, it's one of my favorite campgrounds. There's now a camp store where you check in with the hosts, who are welcoming and very helpful about the local area. Nearest groceries are in Elizabethton (Ingles is a longer drive but worth it) as is gas. Boat launch is down at the day camping but its easy enough to launch kayaks or canoes from places in the campground.
I had enough T-Mobile via hotspot to keep in touch with people, which was a nice surprise. Otherwise, a quick drive up to the top of the road past the campground turnoff will get you ATT or Verizon service.
If you have a senior pass for national parks, it will give you a bit of a discount here.
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“Amazing Setting”
Reviewed 11/5/2022
| Nightly rate: | $33 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 24 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Fifth Wheel) |
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Really a cool spot to park your camper (no tents allowed here, sadly). Our site wasn't the easiest to back into but survived it ok. We were here in early November & it was sold out, weather was perfect. This is our 2nd visit to a TVA campground and they've both been great.
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DrBob806 would stay here again
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“Beautiful off the grid experience ”
Reviewed 4/10/2022
| Nightly rate: | $33 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 14 |
| RV Length: | 40' (Class C) |
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Very beautiful spot without cell service and extremely friendly staff and fellow campers. Had many staff and folks helping me park my 30ft trailer. Such a peaceful and quiet setting with people fishing off the back of their campsite.
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Kyle M would stay here again
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“Great Stay ”
Reviewed 3/19/2022
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 23 |
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What a beautiful place!! Fishing right from your site. Everyone was sooo nice. Check in easy. Camp Host we’re a pleasure. Come by 2 times a day for trash pickup. Bathrooms we’re the cleanest ever. Very peaceful very little cell or Tv reception so be ready to spend time with friends and family. We loved our visit and will be sure to... more
What a beautiful place!! Fishing right from your site. Everyone was sooo nice. Check in easy. Camp Host we’re a pleasure. Come by 2 times a day for trash pickup. Bathrooms we’re the cleanest ever. Very peaceful very little cell or Tv reception so be ready to spend time with friends and family. We loved our visit and will be sure to come back!!!
Niehoff3 would stay here again
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“Wonderful experience with breath taking view!”
Reviewed 9/15/2019
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 6 |
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Wonderful well maintained designed site and peaceful on the river with electric, water and sewer. Water said drinkable but taste wasn't. Great place to fish and kayak. Hot and clean single stall shower. Wataqua lake a short drive if you want to swim. My camping neighbors were very friendly and the host were very nice also. The stor... more
Wonderful well maintained designed site and peaceful on the river with electric, water and sewer. Water said drinkable but taste wasn't. Great place to fish and kayak. Hot and clean single stall shower. Wataqua lake a short drive if you want to swim. My camping neighbors were very friendly and the host were very nice also. The store is small but has a few of essential items and a few souvenirs. They pick up trash if left at end of site. Last time at dusk. Was 8pm when we were there Sept.10th_ 12th. Fee includes America the Beautiful Senior Pass.
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Heather would stay here again
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“Beautiful and quiet”
Reviewed 6/30/2018
| Days stayed: | 3 |
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Beautiful views and family friendly. My family loved the view of the river. Very clean and secluded. No interruptions from other campers or hosts.
H. Gupton would stay here again
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“Small, quiet, well managed, spectacular nature”
Reviewed 10/1/2017
| Nightly rate: | $29 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 1 |
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Really enjoy this campground. Almost all the sites are on a stream that's managed by the dam. You can fish or put in a canoe or kayak right from your camp site. The water is really cold, which keeps things cool in the summer and you get this beautiful mist off the water in the morning. Well managed, so it's quiet, clean, and the ho... more
Really enjoy this campground. Almost all the sites are on a stream that's managed by the dam. You can fish or put in a canoe or kayak right from your camp site. The water is really cold, which keeps things cool in the summer and you get this beautiful mist off the water in the morning.
Well managed, so it's quiet, clean, and the host is a good source of info. He runs a tight ship, but not too tight.
The campground is in a really pretty gorge, with nice fall color and great views. It gets shady early when the sun drops behind the hill.
Cell service is practically nonexistent. It bounces between 1bar extended to maybe a brief 2 bars LTE or 3G. You can get a text or email out on Verizon if patient but you're not going to have a reliable phone conversation or do anything productive on the internet. Best for relaxing "unplugged" camping.
Vandemusser would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- sewer
- Full Hookups
Recreation
- picnic area
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- big rig
- picnic table
Facilities
- dump station
- general store
- ADA Accessible
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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