Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Cherokee National Forest

Elevation: 7,136 ft

Status: Closed

Campground Details

  • Total campsites: 8
  • Toilets: vault toilet
  • Water: potable water
  • Potable water available
  • Nightly fee: $10–$20

Nearby Trails (within 20 miles)

  • Backbone Rock Trail — 1.5 mi, Easy, 420 ft gain, 0.3 mi from campground
  • Backbone Rock Trail — 1.6 mi, Hard, 425 ft gain, 0.3 mi from campground
  • Backbone Falls Trail — 0.1 mi, Easy, 45 ft gain, 0.3 mi from campground
  • Backbone Falls Trail — 0.2 mi, Hard, 47 ft gain, 0.3 mi from campground
  • Backbone Falls Trail — 0.1 mi, Easy, 45 ft gain, 0.3 mi from campground
  • Backbone Rock Trail — 1.5 mi, Easy, 420 ft gain, 0.3 mi from campground
  • Backbone Falls Trail — 0.2 mi, Hard, 47 ft gain, 0.3 mi from campground
  • Backbone Rock Trail — 1.6 mi, Hard, 425 ft gain, 0.3 mi from campground
  • Mid Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route — 326.5 mi, Hard, 34413 ft gain, 3.9 mi from campground
  • Appalachian Trail and Virginia Creeper Loop — 2.7 mi, Moderate, 358 ft gain, 3.9 mi from campground

Nearby Campgrounds (within 10 miles)

  • BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND — Cherokee National Forest (0.2 mi)
  • Beartree Recreation Area — George Washington and Jefferson National Forests (9.0 mi)