Public Campgrounds:

Nemo is now Day Use only - No Camping - new this year

Rock Creek Campground: 6 miles from Wartburg. Across the river from Nemo. Managed by the Park Service. No reservations and $7.00 per night (new).  Tables and clean port-a-johns. No water or electric. 

Big South Fork -  Bandy Creek Campground: 
Has tables, water, bathrooms with hot showers, electric hook? ups. Alcohol is allowed in the campground only. About 40 miles from Wartburg

Frozen Head State Park: 
Has water, toilets, showers and limited spaces. No alcohol is allowed. About 7 miles from Wartburg.

Cumberland Mountain State Park: 
It is in Crossville, TN (about 40 miles from Wartburg) Has campsites, bathrooms with hot showers and water. No alcohol allowed. There will be a $2.00 shower fee.

Melton Hill Dam: TVA property About 35 miles south of Wartburg. Has bathrooms, hot showers, water, and electric hookups. Has picnic area and swimming area. No alcohol allowed on property (it is government property)

East Fork Riding Stables: 
Highway 127 in Clark Range/Allart, TN.
Has all the necessary civilized amenities. Alcohol is allowed on the property. 

Private Camping/Lodging

These camping spots are private properties that wonderful owners have agreed to allow us their use for the festival. They are all located near the family house. PLEASE use discretion during late hours, language and PLEASE keep their property clean!! 

Each "primitive" location will be provided with a port-a-john.

Your actions will determine continued use of their properties for years to come. PLEASE be cordial to the property owners:

Clear Creek near Lilly Bridge:
Owner: Robert “Skeeter” Aldridge

9.5 miles from Wartburg. Take 62N out of Wartburg 6.5 miles to Ridge Road. Turn Left on Ridge Rd. and go 3 miles. On your left will be steel gate with Camping sign.  If you reach sign for Clear Creek Retreat you've gone too far. It is 1.5 miles from Lilly Bridge. This campground  has nice spots in the woods or fields. Has no water or port-a-johns. Camping is FREE.  Alcohol is okay.

Camping Site: Primitive - in the woods
Owners: Willie and Teri Gergen
Phone (423) 346-7230
Two miles from Wartburg.
Address: 603 Heidel Rd. (not marked)

Directions: Take Kingston St. out of Wartburg toward Potter Falls. Take first right past cemetery (Heidel Road, aka "Racetrack" road). Travel approximately 1.6 miles to yellow house with green roof on left. Take gravel drive on left at base of dip immediately after this house. Follow gravel drive to end (house and garage) where you will leave your vehicle.

Willie and Teri have an excellent camp spot about 250 yards from your vehicle. They may be available to transport gear down to and out of camp site on their ATV.

Beautiful campsite in the woods with pond and spring . Will have to provide your own water, or bring a water filter (plenty of water to filter). Fires OK in designated areas. Firewood is plentiful. Port-a-john close to campsites. Alcohol ok. Nice spot for small group of up to 10 to 14 people (6 tent sites around communal fire pit). Possibility of 2 to 3 additional sites for 1 to 2 tents. Close to Wartburg and Festival.


Camping Site Primitive:
Owners: Al and Trudy Austin

Room for about 40 tents. It is on 107 Mac Cole Rd, 20 miles from Wartburg on Highway 62N (Go 5 miles past Lavender Bridge). Marker is Flat Rock Church on the left (maybe Baptist). Mac Cole Road is 100 yds. on the left past the church. The owner's house is on the corner of Mac Cole Rd. and Highway 62. Park on Mac Cole Rd and camp next to your car. Two fire rings are provided for you pyros. Port-a-Johns are available. Bring your own water. Alcohol is permitted. No camping fee is required, however, donations are accepted and these donations go to the Humane Society and the Battered Women Foundation.


Camping Site Primitive:
Owners: Bill and Linda Black

Room for 100+ tents. 18 miles from Wartburg off Highway 62N on Claude Howard Road (Go 3.5 miles past Lavender bridge). Marker is Howard Greenhouses on left. Turn left on Claude Howard rd. Go 1.7 miles to mail box 631, left down driveway to large hayfield (with perimeter road around field). No vehicles allowed in the hayfield, but you may set up tents there. No campfires in field, but they are allowed outside field around perimeter rd. Some woods. Has port-a-johns and water is available from the owner's well. No camping fees, however donations are accepted which are then donated to charity.

Camping Site Primitive:  
Owners: Chuck and Cindy Retter  
Address: 683 Claude Howard Rd. (next door to Linda and Bill Black) Same directions as above.

Take either left at box 651 and turn left at camping field or continue down Claude Howard Rd. to box 683 and turn left.  Alcohol is permitted. Fires are permitted, but PLEASE use caution. Chuck and Cindy will allow the use of their water.  Camping is free but contributions are accepted for charitable purposes. No email, but phone number is: 423-965-2278.

Camping Site Primitive:
Owners: Steve and Valerie Hopper/Hoppers Wholesale Flowers
Address: Barnett Bridge Rd. 
Phone: (423) 965-3674

Take 62N out of Wartburg 10 miles to Island Ford Rd on left (this is about 1 miles past Williams Market). Go left on Island Ford Rd 3 miles to Barnett Bridge Rd. Turn Left and go 1 mile to Hoppers Wholesale Flowers. 200 yards beyond this down on your left is a driveway to large fields with an unfinished cabin. The drive will be marked with orange survey tape. There are about 50 sites. NO water available. Port-o-Johns will be available. Campfires and alcohol are permitted. No fee but donations accepted.

Camping Site Primitive - Le Mance Falls on Crooked Fork Creek:
Owner: Jack Moore (Jay) and family
Close to the Festival

Directions: Take Highway 27 south 2 miles from Obed Wild & Scenic Headquarters. On left is Old Water Treatment plant. On the right is the road to Le Mance Falls. It will be marked with homemade sign for camping. The falls are 0.3 miles down this road. Camp anywhere along the road or side spurs. There is room for about 30+ campsites on a first come, first serve basis. The road is rough in one spot but shouldn't be a problem. There is no water, but port-o-johns will be available. Alcohol is permitted. Fires are permitted and plenty of firewood is available around the sites. There is no fee but donations will be accepted to help improve the campsite for next festival. There will be a donation box. Owners will patrol area during the day to watch for gear left at camp.

Camping Site Primitive:
Owners: Tim and Debbie Sweat 

Canoe Hole venue. 6.4 miles from Wartburg (Obed Ranger Station). Guests camp free. All guests must register and sign waiver. Arrivals begin April 6 and depart by sundown April 9. Donations accepted for improvements. Located in the heart of whitewater, rock climbing, hiking, mt. biking, sightseeing, wildlife and nature photography excursions. Property borders approximately 1/2 mile of Obed Wild and Scenic River gorge in addition to approximately 1/2 mile of Susan's Branch gorge. Rock bluff overlooks provide breathtaking views of Obed River's Canoe Hole with extensive views of ingress and egress river and rapids. Field around farmhouse provides 40+ first come camper/tent sites. No vehicles allowed beyond field area. Additional tent sites in wooded area along road. Port-a-johns. Well water available for filling containers. Campfires permitted. Telephone use with calling card.

Directions (short cut) from Wartburg (Obed Ranger Station) 6.4 mi. total: Turn right on Maiden St. go 0.1 mi., Turn right on Old Hwy 27 go 0.8 mi., Turn left on Montgomery Rd. go 2.9 mi., Turn left on Hwy 62W go 0.4 mi., Turn left on Shady Grove Rd. go 1.7 mi., Turn right on G. Howard Rd. passing silo go 0.5 mi., Turn left onto gravel drive (private) leading into property. Check-in at farmhouse before setting up.

Directions (long way but maybe faster) 7.8 mi. total: From traffic light (Wartburg bypass) travel Hwy 62W and Hwy 27N going 3.3 mi., Turn left staying on Hwy 62W go 2.3 mi., Turn left on Shady Grove Rd. go 1.7 mi., Turn right on G. Howard Rd. passing silo go 0.5 mi., Turn left onto gravel drive (private) leading into property. Check-in at farmhouse before setting up.

Don't do the camping thing? 

The Scenic River Inn located within a few minutes walk of downtown Wartburg is ready to host you and your traveling buddies. These won't last long so book em!