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Forge Creek #12 (illustration)
Forge Creek #12

Campground

Forge Creek #12

Live campsite availability and reservations for Forge Creek #12, plus amenities, nearby trails, and current conditions before you book.

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Overview

The basics: where it is, who runs it, and what's nearby. Booking happens on the operator's site.

About this campground

A National Park Service campground in Tennessee managed for backcountry access and natural creek-side camping.

Other campgrounds in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Anthony Creek Horse Camp
federal
Appalachian Clubhouse
federal
Cosby Group Camp
federal
Cosby Picnic Pavilion
federal
Greenbrier Picnic Pavilion
federal
Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion
federal

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Nearby campgrounds

Other campgrounds close by, nearest first. Reservable sites can be booked on Recreation.gov; check live availability on each.

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Upper Flats #92
3.1 mi away
Birch Spring Gap #113
3.0 mi away
Upper Lost Cove #91
4.2 mi away
Dalton Branch #95
4.4 mi away
Russell Field Shelter
4.0 mi away
Twentymile Creek #93
4.8 mi away
Big Walnut #97
4.6 mi away