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Mountain City, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Johnson County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
2,275
Population
675/sq mi density
$36,902
Median Income
$25,312 per capita
$186,800
Home Value
$230,365 Zillow
$420
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
42
Violent Crime/100K
1,413 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$36,902 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$186,800 home value, $420/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
42 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Campgrounds in Mountain City (17)
Johns River Road Backcountry Camping
ITINERARY_SINGLE
2 sites 5.0/5 (2 reviews) $15/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, Hammock
Birding, Camping, Photography, Hiking
Old John’s River Road Backcountry Camping is a primitive camping location along the Mountains to Sea Trail near Blowing Rock, North Carolina. There ar...
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...
HURRICANE CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
21 sites 4.8/5 (91 reviews) $20–$40/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING
Hurricane Campground is one of the best kept secrets in southwest Virginia. Located along a rushing mountain stream under the shade of hemlock and rho...
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...
GRINDSTONE
STANDARD
4.6/5 (53 reviews) $24–$36/night Reservable
Day Use Area, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Biking, Scenic Drive
Grindstone Campground is tucked in the Fairwood Valley among pastures and wooded hillsides. The surrounding Mount Rogers National Recreation Area prov...
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...
FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP
STANDARD
3 sites 4.5/5 (2 reviews) $5/night Reservable
Equipment: Horse
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HUNTING, HORSEBACK RIDING, FISHING, CAMPING
Fox Creek Horse Camp is a premiere destination for riding enthusiasts who are looking for the rare opportunity to ride from their campsite onto hundre...
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...
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...
BEARTREE
STANDARD
38 sites 4.3/5 (132 reviews) $0/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Scenic Drive, Biking, Wildlife Viewing
Beartree offers a relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere and a variety of recreational activities. Located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area,...
Julian Price Campground
STANDARD
192 sites 4.3/5 (450 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Hammock
Day Use Area, Visitor Center, Hiking, Fishing, Interpretive Programs, Camping, Historic & Cultural Site, Horseback Riding, Photography, Picnicking, Star Gazing, Water Access, Wildlife Viewing, Canoeing, Kayaking
Located along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway in the lush green expanses of North Carolina, Julian Price Campground is a top destination for boating, hi...
Mortimer Campground
STANDARD
17 sites 4.3/5 (80 reviews) $20–$30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV
Mortimer Campground is a small campground nestled within the Wilson Creek Wild and Scenic River Corridor south of Grandfather Mountain. Located at the...
OLD VIRGINIA GROUP HORSE CAMP
STANDARD
1 sites 4.0/5 (6 reviews) $50/night Reservable
Equipment: Horse
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HUNTING, HORSEBACK RIDING, FISHING, CAMPING
Old Virginia Group Horse Camp provides group equestrian camping just minutes from a large network of horse trails in the Mount Rogers National Recrea...
RACCOON BRANCH CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
17 sites 3.9/5 (39 reviews) $20–$27/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING
Raccoon Branch Campground, nestled at the base of Dickey Knob, offers scenic mountain views, hiking trail access from campsites and cool mountain stre...
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...