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Backbone Rock Campground
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Overview
Backbone Rock Campground is a campsite inside of Cherokee National Forest.
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recreation.gov
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Poi Info
Activities:
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Amenities:
campsite
Camping:
fee required, capacity 11, RVs
Other Info:
The campground opens at 7a.m. and closes at 10p.m. Guests are asked to leave before closing time. The Day-Use area including the Pavilions and hiking trails are open year round, developed areas open sunrise to sundown.
Hiking Trails (6)
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Locust Knob via Appalachian Trail
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DIFFICULT
20.7
mi
2
McQueen Knob via Appalachian Trail
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DIFFICULT
21.4
mi
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Appalachian Trail
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DIFFICULT
9.8
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Potato Top via Appalachian Trail
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DIFFICULT
120.6
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5
Scales via Appalachian Trail
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DIFFICULT
74.2
mi
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Backbone Rock Campground via South Shady Avenue and State Route 67
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DIFFICULT
39.9
mi