Frozen Head State Park

With towering hardwoods and a serene creekside setting, the Frozen Head State Park campground in Wartburg, Tennessee, offers a tranquil retreat that seamlessly blends natural beauty with functionality. This intimate campground within the 24,000-acre park features 20 primitive campsites in the Big Cove area, equipped with fire rings, picnic tables, and lantern hangers, as well as access to modern bathhouses with hot showers. For those seeking a deeper wilderness experience, the park also offers 10 designated backcountry campsites, accessible via scenic hiking trails.

Nestled within the Crab Orchard Mountains, the campground serves as an ideal base for exploring Frozen Head’s 50 miles of forested trails, including the summit hike to a 360-degree observation deck with views spanning the Cumberland Plateau and Great Smoky Mountains. Nearby attractions include the historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary and the Obed Wild and Scenic River, known for challenging whitewater rafting. Although lacking RV hookups or large vehicle accommodations, the campground’s simplicity ensures a peaceful and authentic escape for tent campers and small rig travelers.