Roan Mountain State Park
Park Overview
Roan Mountain State Park offers 11 trails with a total of 12.67 miles of hiking trails running through forest and some up to overlooks.
How to get there
From Johnson City (I-26 Exit 24):
- Take TN67/US321 over to Elizabethton (about eight miles).
- Turn right/south at traffic light for TN37/US19E/US321 and travel for 17 miles.
- Turn right/south for TN143 for five miles to park visitors center.
- Trailheads are in several places around the park.
GPS address is 1015 Hwy 143 Roan Mountain, TN 37687.
Park Trails
The following trails are available in Roan Mountain State Park.
Blue 2, Chestnut Ridge, Cloudland (Roan Mountain State Park), Forest Road, Fred Behrend, Peg Leg Mine, Raven Rock, Ridge Top (Roan Mountain State Park), Riverside, Tom Gray, Turkey Trot
Park Lodging
Park offers RV sites, tent only sites as well as cabins.
Campground
Camp store sells wood, ice, and some very basic other sundries. The main RV area is blanketed with Wi-Fi but when visiting in Summer of 2015, couldn't be accessed.
Camp sites of special note:
- 22 & 38 have no tree block separating them (good for groups, bad for others)
- 26 is next to a bathroom with a light and fan on all night
- 33, 35, 37, 39, 40 are prime sites along Doe River
Fees, Permits, etc.
The park has no day use, trail head, or entrance fees.
Camping fees range from $11-$27.50 per night depending on time of year and site amenities plus a $3 per reservation fee and taxes. Reservations can be made at their website.
Cabins range from $85 — $140 depending on size and time of year plus a $3 per reservation fee and taxes. Reservations can be made at their website.
Misc. Information
After the Hike
After a hike, check out Bob's Dairyland back down in Roan Mountain.
Maps
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