Jonesborough, Tennessee's oldest town and storytelling capital, draws RV travelers with its historic Main Street and Nolichucky River adventures. Five standout parks offer riverfront sites and forest access, perfect bases for festivals and hikes. Park your rig here to wander 18th-century homes and paddle wild waters.
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Jonesborough wears the crown as Tennessee's first town, settled in 1779 along the Nolichucky River. Stroll brick-paved Main Street past the International Storytelling Center and Carson House museum. Join Jonesborough Days in September for parades and crafts, or trek Persimmon Ridge trails in summer. The nearby Cherokee National Forest tempts with waterfalls and wildlife.
Five RV parks anchor your stay near these gems. Jonesborough / Cherokee NF KOA suits families with WiFi and $53 nightly rates close to forest trails. Riverview Campground draws big rigs with pull-through sites, pets welcome, and sewer hookups at $48 a night. Busted Pipe Campground fits budget campers and pet lovers, $25 to $55 per night with campfires permitted. Riverpark Campground provides 50-amp power, showers, and WiFi for $50.87 to $73.31 nightly.
Jonesborough is Tennessee's oldest town and the storytelling capital of the world. Settled in 1779, it hosts the National Storytelling Festival each October on Main Street. Visitors flock to its National Historic Landmark District for 18th-century architecture, antique shops, and events like Jonesborough Days.
Five RV parks serve Jonesborough: Jonesborough / Cherokee NF KOA, Riverview Campground, River View Campground, Busted Pipe Campground, and Riverpark Campground. Most cluster near the Nolichucky River for easy access to downtown and Cherokee National Forest. Amenities include WiFi at three parks, pet-friendly sites, and full hookups.
Yes, Riverview and Busted Pipe Campgrounds explicitly welcome pets. Riverview offers pull-through sites with sewer hookups at $48/night. Busted Pipe suits budget stays from $25 to $55/night and permits campfires, ideal for traveling with dogs near Nolichucky River trails.