Cardens Bluff Campground offers 43 tent-friendly sites on a scenic peninsula overlooking Watauga Lake, with many campsites providing direct water access for kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats.

The campground features flush toilets, hot showers, and potable water throughout, though no electrical hookups are available.

Located at nearly 2,000 feet elevation in Cherokee National Forest, it serves as an excellent base for swimming, fishing, and boating, with nearby Rat Branch Boat Launch and Shook Branch Swim Area providing additional access points.