≈ 10 min
Historic Jonesborough
Tennessee's oldest town, with shops and restaurants on Main Street and the International Storytelling Center, home of the National Storytelling Festival each October.
Jonesborough, Tennessee · Highway 81 South
Big Rock Campground
Full-hookup RV sites in the hills south of Historic Jonesborough, near the Nolichucky River. Open all year, opening soon.
- Sites
- 20 back-in
- Hookups
- Water · sewer · power
- Power
- 50 / 30 / 20 amp
- Pad width
- 30 ft (17) · 24 ft (3)
- Season
- Open year-round
- Grounds
- 6.5 acres
Sites & rates
Twenty sites around one quiet loop
Every site has its own water, sewer and electric hookup with 50, 30 and 20-amp service. All sites are back-in for now, laid out in a horseshoe so nobody is parked in a straight row.
| Nightly | $— |
|---|---|
| Weekly | $— |
| Monthly | $— or call |
- No bathhouse yet. Please bring a self-contained rig. A bathhouse is planned.
- Pets: policy to come
- Up to # people and # vehicles per site
Arriving
Self check-in, start to finish
There's no front office yet, so arrivals are self-service. Here's how it works.
- Request your datesUse the form below or call us. We'll confirm your site.
- Get your site numberBefore you arrive we send your site number and arrival notes by text or email.
- Pull in and set upFollow the loop to your numbered pad, back in, and hook up.
- Settle upPayment by method to come.
Check-in after __ pmCheck-out by __ amLate arrivals welcome
Getting here
Directions for big rigs
From I-26 (Erwin, Exit 37)
Take TN-81 north toward Jonesborough. The highway follows the Nolichucky River through Embreeville and Lamar, then climbs into farmland. Big Rock is on the left/right at 3937 Highway 81 South.
From Historic Jonesborough
From downtown, take TN-81 south out of town. Big Rock is about __ miles on the left/right.
Good to know
Best route for long rigs, tight turns, and the landmark at the entrance.
Nearby
Close to the river, the trail and town
Drive times are estimates from the campground.
≈ 15 min
Nolichucky River
Whitewater rafting through the Nolichucky Gorge with outfitters in Erwin, and calmer water downstream for fishing and floating.
≈ 25 min
Appalachian Trail
The AT crosses the Nolichucky at Erwin. Good for a day hike, or for meeting a thru-hiker friend.
≈ 25 min
Johnson City
Groceries, dining, ETSU, and the Tweetsie Trail, a paved rail-trail popular with walkers and cyclists.
≈ 50 min
Bristol Motor Speedway
NASCAR race weekends and big events. Book early for race dates.
≈ 1 hr
Roan Mountain
Roan Mountain State Park and the Roan Highlands, known for June rhododendron blooms and long ridge views.
Rules & FAQ
Before you come
Is there a bathhouse?
Not yet. A bathhouse is planned. Until it opens, please bring a self-contained RV.
Do you have pull-through sites?
All 20 sites are back-in for now.
What power do the sites have?
Every site has a pedestal with 50, 30 and 20-amp service, plus water and sewer.
How wide are the pads?
Seventeen pads are 30 feet wide and three are 24 feet wide, with room for slide-outs. Tell us your rig length and we'll pick the right site.
Is there someone on site?
Arrivals are self-service for now. We send your site number and arrival notes before you come, and you can always call us.
Are pets allowed?
Pet policy to come.
Do you take monthly or long-term guests?
Long-term stay policy to come.
Are you open in winter?
Yes. Big Rock is open year-round.
Request a site
Tell us your dates and your rig
Send a request and we'll get back to you to confirm your site and rate. Online booking is coming later.
Rather call or text? (423) ___-____
Campground host
Live at Big Rock as our host
We're looking for a seasonal or long-term guest to live on site, welcome arrivals and keep an eye on the place while we grow toward our grand opening.
What a host does
- Greets guests and helps them find their site
- Checks in late or self-service arrivals
- Keeps sites and common areas tidy
- Lets us know when something needs fixing
What you get
Free site and hookups? Pay? Big Rock to confirm.