Pioneer Landing Campground

Pioneer Landing Campground offers a full-service boat launch on Watauga Lake near Butler, in the remote eastern section of the lake. The facility features a boat ramp alongside covered and uncovered boat slips, making it convenient for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorboats. Amenities include marine gas, a snack bar, and camping accommodations (both tent and RV sites available year-round, with peak visitation April through October). Boat rentals are also available if you're interested in trying a pontoon or power boat.

Located at 105 Cowan Town Road, this is the easternmost marina access point on Watauga Lake. The campground setting offers a rustic experience in a relatively remote area, making it a good option for paddlers seeking a quieter, more secluded launch location. For more information or to make reservations, call (423) 768-3164. This site is particularly popular with boaters looking to combine water recreation with overnight camping in a scenic mountain setting.

Overview
Dennis Cove Campground is a secluded campground along Laurel Fork Creek at an elevation of 2,650 feet in Carter County. This remote developed campground is popular with those seeking a rustic experience. The altitude, creek side location and lush forest surroundings make Dennis Cove particularly desirable during hot summer months. With 15 campsites, Dennis Cove is a great option for...

Overview
Dennis Cove Campground is a secluded campground along Laurel Fork Creek at an elevation of 2,650 feet in Carter County. This remote developed campground is popular with those seeking a rustic experience. The altitude, creek side location and lush forest surroundings make Dennis Cove particularly desirable during hot summer months. With 15 campsites, Dennis Cove is a great option for family camping.  
Recreation
Along with camping, Laurel Fork Creek is stocked with rainbow trout below the campground. Above the campground, the creek and its tributaries are managed as wild trout streams for brown, rainbow and brook trout. Laurel Fork Trail (#39) follows the creek upstream for 8.0 miles with twenty-six stream crossings. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is accessed one mile west of the campground along Dennis Cove Rd, or at the top of the nearby Coon Den Falls Trail (#37). 
Facilities
There are 15 single campsites, including two double sites within Dennis Cove Campground. The campground has flush toilets. Each site contains a table, fire ring and lantern holder.
Natural Features
Dennis Cove Campground is located along the beautiful Laurel Fork Creek nestled in the mountains of the Southern Appalachians.
Nearby Attractions
The trailhead for Coon Den Falls Trail (#37) is next to Dennis Cove Campground, and the trailhead for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (#1) is approximately one mile west of the campground on Dennis Cove Rd. Watauga Lake is approximately 25 minutes away.  

Read More Read Less