KNOXVILLE LODGING FIELD GUIDE
Pitch a Tent Under Knoxville Skies: Simple, Scenic Nights at Windrock Gap
A concise guide to tent camping at Windrock Gap Campground — what to bring, how to book, and the practical details for nights around a campfire.
Pitch a Tent Under Knoxville Skies: Simple, Scenic Nights at Windrock Gap.
Experience the great outdoors by pitching your own tent at Windrock Gap Campground near Knoxville. The site emphasizes self-sufficient tent camping, with picnic tables and fire pits available on request, creating a straightforward, scenic setting for nights under the stars.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
$25 Per Night — Simple Rates
A flat nightly rate keeps planning straightforward: the campground lists a $25 per night fee, making spontaneous trips and short stays easy to budget.
Bring Your Own Tent
Sites are set up for tent camping only — tents are not provided, so come prepared to pitch and stake your own shelter.
Picnic Tables and Fire Pits on Request
Picnic tables and fire pits are available upon request as resources allow, adding the option for communal meals and campfires when arranged in advance.
What the day feels like
What the Stay Feels Like
This is tent-first camping: you arrive with your gear, claim a site, and set a camp rhythm around the essentials — sleeping under the sky, a picnic table for meals, and the possibility of a fire if a pit is made available. It’s a pared-down, outdoor-first experience designed around self-sufficiency.
THE ESSENTIALS
$25 Per Night — Simple Rates
A flat nightly rate keeps planning straightforward: the campground lists a $25 per night fee, making spontaneous trips and short stays easy to budget.
THE CAMP
Bring Your Own Tent
Sites are set up for tent camping only — tents are not provided, so come prepared to pitch and stake your own shelter.
THE AMENITIES
Picnic Tables and Fire Pits on Request
Picnic tables and fire pits are available upon request as resources allow, adding the option for communal meals and campfires when arranged in advance.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this campground suits best — and what to consider before you go.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Nightly rate is $25 per night; to book you must call 865-435-6009.
Tents are not provided — bring your own tent, sleeping system, and basic campsite supplies. Picnic tables and fire pits are available only on request.
Picnic tables and fire pits can be requested; availability is subject to the campground’s provisions.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How much does tent camping cost per night?
The listed rate is $25 per night.
Do you provide tents?
No — tents are not provided; campers must bring and pitch their own tents.
How do I reserve a campsite?
Please call 865-435-6009 to book.
Are picnic tables and fire pits available?
Yes — picnic tables and fire pits are available upon request as available.
Who operates the campground?
The tent camping operation is run by Windrock Gap Campground.