Central, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Carter County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,944
Population
552/sq mi density
$42,292
Median Income
$25,164 per capita
$126,700
Home Value
$253,652 Zillow
$889
Median Rent
22.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$42,292 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,700 home value, $889/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Campgrounds in Central (14)
KATY BRANCH
STANDARD
1 sites 5.0/5 (1 reviews) $75/night Reservable
Badminton, Cultural Activities, Recreation Programs, Soccer Fields, Star Gazing, Wildlife Viewing
Katy Branch, a former Youth Conservation Corp Camp, is a private outdoor pavilion surrounded by beautiful Tennessee woodlands in the Cherokee National...
BACKBONE ROCK RECREATION AREA PAVILIONS
STANDARD
1 sites 4.9/5 (8 reviews) $50/night Reservable
Fishing, Hiking, Scenic Drive, Swimming, Star Gazing, Water Access, Wildlife Viewing
The pavilion at Backbone Rock Recreation Area is a popular location for family reunions and other types of group gatherings. The pavilion is large and...
BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
11 sites 4.6/5 (70 reviews) $10–$20/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Swimming, Wildlife Viewing, Hunting, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Rock Climbing, Biking, Backpacking, Scenic Drive, Star Gazing
Backbone Rock Campground will open for the 2026 season on 4/27/26. The pavilion and vault toilets in the day-use area will open on 3/16/26. Backbone R...
WATAUGA POINT RECREATION AREA
STANDARD
2 sites 4.6/5 (19 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Non-Motorized Boating, Scenic Drive, Star Gazing, Water Access
Watauga Point Recreation Area will open for the 2026 season on 4/6/26. PLEASE NOTE: The bathrooms are CLOSED and WINTERIZED for the season, and will o...
DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
14 sites 4.5/5 (59 reviews) $10–$20/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Swimming, Wildlife Viewing, Emergency Services, Hunting, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Mountain Biking, Backpacking, Water Access
Dennis Cove Campground is a secluded campground along Laurel Fork Creek at an elevation of 2,650 feet in Carter County. This remote developed campgrou...
Jacobs Creek Campground (TN)
STANDARD
27 sites 4.5/5 (41 reviews) $12/night Reservable
Camping, Boating, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Kayaking
PLEASE NOTE: AS THE HURRICANE BANNER DESCRIBES, JACOBS CREEK CAMPGROUND AND DAY-USE AREA IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. READ THE NEED TO KNOW SECTION...
Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)
STANDARD
32 sites 4.5/5 (252 reviews) $20–$50/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, RV/Motorhome, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
Swimming, Fish Hatchery, Wildlife Viewing, Emergency Services, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Museum, Canoeing, Mountain Biking, Backpacking, Biking, Evening Programs, Rafting, River Trips, Scenic Drive, Star Gazing, Whitewater Rafting, Historic & Cultural Site, Day Use Area, Picnicking, Recreation Programs, Playground Park Specialized Sport Site, Recreational Vehicles, Wilderness, Lookout Tower
Rock Creek Recreation Area is named for the small creek that runs alongside this recreation site. The facilities, creek-fed concrete pond and bathho...
CARDENS BLUFF CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
42 sites 4.4/5 (177 reviews) $12/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Pop up
Auto Touring, Biking, Boating, Canoeing, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Non-Motorized Boating, Scenic Drive, Swimming
Cardens Bluff Campground will open for the 2026 season on 4/27/26. At nearly 2,000 feet elevation, Cardens Bluff Campground is located on a peninsula ...
LITTLE OAK CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
66 sites 4.4/5 (218 reviews) $10/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Biking, Boating, Canoeing, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Non-Motorized Boating, Scenic Drive, Star Gazing, Swimming, Water Access, Water Skiing, Tubing, Water Activities, Wildlife Viewing
Little Oak Campground hugs the shores and inlets of beautiful South Holston Lake in Sullivan County, Tennessee. With a view of the Holston Mountain ri...
Linville Falls Campground
STANDARD
64 sites 4.3/5 (205 reviews) $30–$45/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Interpretive Programs, Camping, Photography, Picnicking, Visitor Center, Star Gazing, Birding, Day Use Area
Located in a dense pine canopy, within hiking distance of Linville Gorge, and along the famous Blue Ridge Parkway, Linville Falls Campground is an ide...
Horse Creek Pavilion DAY USE
STANDARD
1 sites 4.2/5 (5 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Backpacking, Birding, Camping, Day Use Area, Fish Viewing Site, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Water Access, Wilderness, Water Activities
Horse Creek Pavilion is located eight miles from Greeneville, Tennessee. It is nestled into a hardwood cove beside its namesake, Horse Creek. The ...
THE LAURELS PICNIC AREA PAVILIONS
STANDARD
2 sites 3.5/5 (4 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Water Access, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking
The Laurels has been a popular area since the early days in East Tennessee. It was a common evening stopover for farmers from North Carolina taking p...
Horse Creek Recreation Area
STANDARD
14 sites 2.5/5 (2 reviews) $10/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Pop up, Hammock
Horse Creek Recreation Area is located eight miles from Greeneville, off TN 107 north. This recreation area is nestled into a hardwood cove beside its...
Old Forge Campground
STANDARD
1 sites 0.0/5 $7/night Reservable
For facility specific information, please call (423) 638-4109.
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