Highway 133, eight miles north of Shady Valley
Shady Valley
Tennessee, 37688
(423) 735-1500
www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cherokee/recarea/?recid=34934
Backbone Rock Recreation Area is a campground or RV park located in Shady Valley.
Backbone Rock Recreation Area is located along Beaverdam Creek in northern Johnson County. Backbone Rock gets its name from a spur ridge on Holston Mountain that abrubtly ends at a bend in Beaverdam Creek.
Local dining options close to Backbone Rock Recreation Area include Poblanos Mexican Grill approximately 8.0 km away, Panda Garden, Rico’s Pizza And Subs located at 2209 Highway 91, Midway Grill, and Raceway Restaurant.
Nearby accommodations include Econo Lodge located at 33361 Lee Highway, Creepertrail Getaway, Greer's Whitetop Mountaincabin, Coolgreen Bed & Breakfast approximately 19.1 km away, and Iron Horse Camp Ground Bike.