Openings · last 7 days
2
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-251938
When Thunder Rock Campground reopens
Thunder Rock Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
24
Openings · last 90 days
96
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 96 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 05:00 and 20:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 30 of 96 detected openings (31.3%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Eastern Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 12 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 6–25.2 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| GROUP | 10 | 10.4% |
| 040 | 9 | 9.4% |
| 011 | 9 | 9.4% |
| 016 | 8 | 8.3% |
| 009 | 7 | 7.3% |
Site GROUP had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 10. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 38 monitored sites
Of the 5,814 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 5,494 open for online reservation · 194 reserved · 126 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
5.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 5,494 of 5,814 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online5.5%
Open site-nights5,494 / 5,814
Reserved (of online inventory)194 / 5,688
Weekday openings3,123
Weekend openings2,371
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 3,123 fall on weekdays and 2,371 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027March holds the most room. 1,174 of 1,178 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 38 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 37 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 35 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 35 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 38 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 38 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 38 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 38 | Open | |
| 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 |
Thanksgiving: 35 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 38 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 38 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 149 |
| 030 | 148 |
| 032 | 148 |
| 003 | 147 |
| 013 | 147 |
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.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Nov 6
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
The next bookable night is Nov 6; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
5,494 open site-nights across 38 sites at Thunder Rock Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 107 2-night, 103 3-night, 89 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 6 at site 001.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 80 ft. 34 sites take 25 ft, 34 sites take 35 ft, 31 sites take 40 ft. 4 sites of 38 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 38 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 149 | 80 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +137 more |
| 030 | 40 ft | None | 148 | 79 nights | Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +136 more |
| 032 | 45 ft | None | 148 | 79 nights | Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +136 more |
| 003 | Not recorded | None | 147 | 78 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +135 more |
| 013 | 40 ft | None | 147 | 78 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +135 more |
| 017 | 55 ft | None | 147 | 78 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +135 more |
| 018 | 70 ft | None | 147 | 78 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +135 more |
| 020 | 47 ft | None | 147 | 78 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +135 more |
| 023 | 40 ft | None | 147 | 78 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +135 more |
| 025 | 65 ft | None | 147 | 78 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +135 more |
| 026 | 60 ft | None | 147 | 78 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +135 more |
| 027 | 55 ft | None | 147 | 78 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +135 more |
| 028 | 55 ft | None | 147 | 78 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +135 more |
| 031 | 35 ft | None | 147 | 78 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +135 more |
| 033 | 35 ft | None | 147 | 78 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +135 more |
| 034 | 40 ft | None | 147 | 78 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +135 more |
| 035 | 40 ft | None | 147 | 78 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +135 more |
| 039 | 45 ft | None | 147 | 78 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +135 more |
| 040 | 40 ft | None | 147 | 78 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +135 more |
| 016 | 55 ft | None | 146 | 72 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +134 more |
| 022 | 55 ft | None | 146 | 69 nights | Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +134 more |
| 029 | 45 ft | None | 146 | 69 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 20 +134 more |
| 002 | Not recorded | None | 145 | 74 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +133 more |
| 011 | 60 ft | None | 145 | 71 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +133 more |
| 012 | 65 ft | None | 145 | 71 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +133 more |
| 021 | 55 ft | None | 145 | 71 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +133 more |
| 036 | 80 ft | None | 145 | 71 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +133 more |
| 037 | 70 ft | None | 145 | 71 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +133 more |
| 038 | 80 ft | None | 145 | 71 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +133 more |
| 015 | 55 ft | None | 144 | 69 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +132 more |
| 019 | 35 ft | None | 143 | 69 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +131 more |
| 041 | 40 ft | None | 142 | 69 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +130 more |
| 042 | 45 ft | None | 142 | 69 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +130 more |
| GROUP | Not recorded | None | 142 | 62 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +130 more |
| 014 | 45 ft | None | 141 | 69 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 23, Nov 24 +129 more |
| 024 | 70 ft | None | 140 | 69 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 26 +128 more |
| 010 | 65 ft | None | 126 | 44 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 25, Nov 26, Dec 4 +114 more |
| 009 | 70 ft | Yes | 124 | 42 nights | Nov 8, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7 +112 more |
About Thunder Rock Campground
Overview
Thunder Rock Campground is located 1.8 miles northwest of the Ocoee Whitewater Center, just behind TVA Ocoee Powerhouse Number 3. Nestled alongside the Ocoee River, this facility provides 37 regular campsites for popups and RVs less than 20 feet with no elctricity , ONLY site 9 is an electric site for less than 20 feet at 30 amp, and one group campsite. Thunder Rock is a popular destination for both whitewater and trail enthusiasts.
Recreation
Trailhead parking is available for the nearby Tanasi trail system, which includes approximately 30 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. This system can be reached via Thunder Rock Express, Dry Pond Lead, or the Rhododendron Trail. Thunder Rock also provides access to the Benton-McKaye Trail.
Facilities
Picnic tables, grills, and lantern posts are located at each campsite. Water hydrants are located throughout the campground. Bathhouses provide flush toilets and warm showers. The campground host is located at the campground entrance next to the main bathhouse.
Thunder Rock Campground Map and Guide
Natural Features
The Cherokee National Forest is located in eastern Tennessee and stretches from Chattanooga to Bristol along the North Carolina border. The 650,000-acre swath of land is Tennessee's only national forest. It lies in the heart of the Southern Appalachians and is home to more than 20,000 species of plants and animals, as well as many rivers, creeks and lakes.
Nearby Attractions
The nearby Ocoee River put-in and Ocoee Whitewater Center, home of the 1996 Olympic Canoe/Kayak-Slalom Competition, makes this an ideal location for rafters and kayakers alike.
38 monitored sitesRVs up to 80 ft1 with hookupsWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 10
Getting there
From the Ocoee Ranger Station, turn left onto Highway 64 eastbound and travel 10.9 miles to the TVA Ocoee Powerhouse Number 3. Turn right and cross the bridge to reach the campground on the right.
3171 Hwy 64, Benton, TN 37307423-338-3300
BackpackingBoatingCampingCanoeingFishingHikingKayakingMountain BikingNon-Motorized BoatingRaftingRiver TripsScenic DriveWhitewater Rafting
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-251938 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-251938 · Thunder Rock Campground · Benton TN12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Thunder Rock Campground?
Reservations for Thunder Rock Campground are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 5,494 of 5,814 tracked site-nights are open (94.5%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 96 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 17:20 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 Thunder Rock Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Thunder Rock Campground in the last 7 days, 24 over 30 days and 96 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Thunder Rock Campground?
103 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 6 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Thunder Rock Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
34 of the 38 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 80 ft. 34 of those 38 sites have a recorded maximum length and 4 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Thunder Rock Campground?
March 2027, with 1,174 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 1,178.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Thunder Rock Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 12 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 6-25.2 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Thunder Rock Campground?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Nov 6 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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