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NRSO |
| description |
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 40 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. Campground Hosts are on site to answer questions and assist with your visit. |
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From Elizabethton take US 19E/321 south 5 miles to Hampton. Turn left on 321/67 travel 3 miles to the campground entrance on the left. |
| facilitiesDescription |
There are 40 campsites within Cardens Bluff Campground. Each section of the campground has flush toilets. In addition, there is an accessible shower house with eight showers for the campground. Recycling has been added to the campground, including aluminum, glass and plastic. |
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CARDENS BLUFF CAMPGROUND |
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122390 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=122390&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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The gates to the campground are closed from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Guests of campers are asked to leave before the gates are closed; All developed recreation areas in the Cherokee National Forest are alcohol free to promote family-friendly recreation; Campfires are limited to the burning of wood only. It's state law; Be careful with food scraps and trash. Keep a clean campsite to prevent unwanted critters and bears; One third of the campground is available for those without advanced reservations, on a first-come, first-served basis. Only sites 16, 28 and 29 are suitable for up to a 30 foot camper. |
| nearbyAttrctionDescription |
The nearby Rat Branch Boat Launch is an easy five minute drive from the campground for campers with motor boats. Shook Branch Swim Area is also nearby on the shores of Watauga Lake. Big Laurel Branch and Pond Mountain Wilderness areas are located north and south of the campground for more rugged, backcountry hiking. |
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Watauga Lake is a 6,430-acre hydroelectric reservoir managed by the Tennessee Valley Authority and surrounded by the Cherokee National Forest. Directly across the lake from the campground is the Big Laurel Branch Wilderness area, a rugged, undeveloped mountain range with only the Appalachian National Scenic Trail within its boundaries. |
| recreationDescription |
Boating is popular for visitors to Cardens Bluff. Numerous campsites provide easy water access for kayaks, canoes and motorized boats. Swimming and fishing are also very popular activities at Cardens Bluff, Watauga Lake providing deep water fishing and notably clean water for recreating. |