Pot Point Blueway Camping


Campsite Info

The free Pot Point Blueway Campsite is a boat or foot accessible site. Hikers can access the site by parking at the Pot Point Nature Loop and Ritchie Hollow Trailhead. The site contains an elevated platform, picnic table, fire ring, and composting privy. The campsite is also along the edge of the Tennessee River.

Directions

 

For hikers, the campsite is located approximately 0.6 miles from the Pot Point Nature Trail trailhead. Click this link or see below for a trail map. The trailhead is directly across the street from the Pot Point Cabin at 17805 River Canyon Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405. For those accessing the site by water, the campsite is on the river right bank with a downstream orientation at river mile 447.7. The coordinates of the site are 35.087161, -85.390106.


General Camping Information

  • There is a 5-day maximum stay at our campsites. Consecutive reservations of 5 days must have a 7-day buffer period between reservations

  • 8 camper maximum per site

  • Campers must check out by 11:00 AM ET and campers may check in as early as 12:00 PM ET

  • Camping at our campsites requires a permit (see below)

  • The Pot Point Blueway Campground has 1 campsite

  • The Pot Point Campground is paddle-in or hike-in

  • Directions can be found below

  • The coordinates of the Pot Point Campsite are 35.087161, -85.390106

  • Click this link for a map with the campsite location along the trail

  • Campsites are free so everyone can get out and enjoy the Gorge! We welcome donations to TRGT so we can continue to manage these campsites for the community at www.trgt.org/donate

Thank you and enjoy your adventure!



Campsite Reservation Form

To apply for a camping permit to our Pot Point Blueway Campsite, please fill out the form below at least one full business day before you plan to camp. You will receive a confirmation via email that will serve as your camping permit. Please call (423)266-0314 or email info@trgt.org during normal business hours with any questions. 


Interactive Campsite Map


At TRGT, we understand how important it is for our community to have places to explore and camp in the Gorge. To help us continue providing free camping for our community, please consider donating below.

Thank you!