About Cherokee Rock Village

Respect the Land, Enjoy the Adventure

Cherokee Rock Village is a scenic outdoor recreation area in Northeast Alabama. Located atop Lookout Mountain in Cherokee County, the park overlooks the expansive waters of Weiss Lake and the surrounding Appalachian foothills. CRV is best known for its beautiful primitive camping sites and for its striking sandstone rock formations which offer easy access to rock climbing, hiking, photography, and exploration. Visitors can also enjoy picnicking, scenic overlooks, and quiet forested areas that make Cherokee Rock Village a destination for both adventure and relaxation. 

Essential Amenities for Your Stay

Campground Facilities at Cherokee Rock Village

Beautiful Primitive Camp Sites

We offer more than 100 primitive campsites for both tent and RV camping. Our RV sites can accommodate vehicles up to 40 feet in length.

Comfortable Restrooms & Showers

Clean, well-maintained restrooms and hot showers are available near all main camping areas for your convenience.

Fire Pits & Picnic Areas

Each campsite includes a fire pit for safe campfires and nearby picnic tables perfect for meals and gatherings.

Camp Store

Our camp store offers essential supplies for camping as well as firewood, ice, and a limited selection of rock climbing gear.

Orange and gray tent on a hilltop, with fall foliage, under a cloudy sky.

Cherokee Rock Village Maps

Campsite overview map with legend showing campground features like picnic area, playground, and restrooms.
Map showing hiking trails outlined in green, white, yellow, and orange on a hillside, with trail names and markers.
Camping tents are set up in a desert landscape near large rock formations.

Tips for a Smooth and Enjoyable Stay

Camping Advice for Cherokee Rock Village Visitors

Weather at CRV can change quickly, so layered clothing is recommended. Potable water is available in the park, and the camp store offers ice, firewood, camping essentials, and select rock climbing gear.


A centrally located, climate-controlled bathhouse with showers is available for campers. Please use designated fire rings, keep campsites clean, review posted park rules, and observe quiet hours so everyone can enjoy a peaceful experience.

Inside a gear shop: shelves of equipment, backpacks, snowboards, a wooden counter, and a doorway.

Explore Cherokee Rock Village Through Stunning Views

A visual journey across Lookout Mountain’s premier outdoor destination

Forest scene with sunlit trees, large rocks, and lush green undergrowth.
View from a cave opening overlooking a lake and forested landscape.
Overhanging rock formation, natural archway, sunlit.
Wooden walkway leads to an overlook with a scenic sunset over the horizon.
Narrow path between tall, rocky cliffs. Person walks towards center, where a tree stands.
Sunset view from rocky mountaintop, overlooking landscape and water. Several people sit, silhouetted.