Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-251757
When Backbone Rock Campground reopens
Backbone Rock Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
1
Openings · last 90 days
13
Only 13 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Apr 26 – May 3, 2027 · of 11 monitored sites
Of the 80 tracked site-nights (Apr 26 – May 3, 2027): 80 open for online reservation.
Where the open windows are
0% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 80 of 80 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Apr 26 – May 3, 2027Not open online0%
Open site-nights80 / 80
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 80
Weekday openings50
Weekend openings30
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 50 fall on weekdays and 30 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Apr 2027 – May 2027April holds the most room. 50 of 50 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 10 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 01 | 8 |
| 02 | 8 |
| 03 | 8 |
| 04 | 8 |
| 05 | 8 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Apr 26, 2027. That is about 175 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Apr 26, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe Apr 26, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
80 open site-nights across 10 sites at Backbone Rock Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 10 2-night, 10 3-night, 10 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Apr 26, 2027 at site 01.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 90 ft. 10 sites take 25 ft, 10 sites take 35 ft, 10 sites take 40 ft.
All 10 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 68 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 02 | 50 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 03 | 90 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 04 | 84 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 05 | 52 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 06 | 50 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 07 | 85 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 08 | 50 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 09 | 50 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 10 | 60 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
About Backbone Rock Campground
Overview
Backbone Rock Campground is closed for the season. Backbone Rock Pavilion is open to reservations until the first Monday in November, and the vault toilet in the day-use area is open until the third Monday in November. Backbone Rock is a small campground situated along the beautiful Beaverdam Creek at an elevation of 2,100 feet in northern Johnson County. This developed campground is popular with those visiting the nearby Backbone Rock, a tunnel originally blasted through the rock ridge for the railway. The creek side location with popular swim area and lush forest surroundings make Backbone Rock Campground particularly desirable during hot summer months. With 10 campsites and an adjacent large Civilian Conservation Corps- built reservable pavilion with lawn, Backbone Rock is a great option for a group to reserve the whole campground for retreats and other events.
Recreation
Along with camping, Beaverdam Creek is stocked with trout. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is accessed via the Backbone Rock Trail (#53).
Facilities
There are 10 single campsites, including two double sites within Backbone Rock Campground. The campground has flush toilets. Each site contains a table, fire ring and lantern holder.
Nearby Attractions
The trailhead for the Backbone Rock Trail (#53) is approximately a quarter mile South of the campground on TN Highway 133. This trail is 4 miles and at the end of the trail is where it joins into the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (#1) Damascus, VA is approximately 5 minutes North of the campground. The Backbone Falls Trail (#198) is approximately a third of a mile South of the campground. This 0.4 mile loop trail takes you to the top of Backbone Falls.
11 monitored sitesRVs up to 90 ftNo hookupsWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 10
Getting there
Highway TN 133 north from Highway 91. The campsite is on Highway 133, just north of Backbone Rock.
4400 Unicoi Drive, Unicoi, TN 37692423-735-1500
BackpackingBikingCampingFishingHikingHuntingRock ClimbingScenic DriveStar GazingSwimmingWildlife Viewing
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Backbone Rock Campground?
Reservations for Backbone Rock Campground are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 80 of 80 tracked site-nights are open (100%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 13 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 16:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Backbone Rock Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 13 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Backbone Rock Campground?
10 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Apr 26, 2027 at site 01. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Backbone Rock Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
10 of the 10 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 90 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Backbone Rock Campground?
April 2027, with 50 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 50.
When is the next open date at Backbone Rock Campground?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Backbone Rock Campground begins Apr 26, 2027 — about 175 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Apr 26, 2027.
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