US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National forest in Carter County, Tennessee. Run by US Forest Service.
| Operator | US Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 42 |
| Site types | 36 tent only no electric, 6 standard, no electric |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 30 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Phone | (423) 735-1500 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
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Cardens Bluff Campground is now re-opened as of Thursday 9/3/26. If you have reservations starting Thursday 9/3/26, or after, your reservations are still active and good to go. At nearly 2,000 feet elevation, Cardens Bluff Campground is located on a peninsula overlooking the 6,430-acre Watauga Lake in Carter County, TN. There are 43 sites, primarily for tent camping. There is a bathhouse with showers and flush toilets. No electrical hookups are provided. Day use areas are located nearby for those wanting to take advantage of swimming, boating, and fishing opportunities.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Cardens Bluff Campground is in Carter County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.