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Dispersed

Big Creek Primitive Camping Area

Ocoee, TN

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This is a dispersed-camping point on public land. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and access change seasonally. Verify with the managing agency before traveling.

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  • Address:Ocoee, TN
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For visitors wanting to get away from it all, dispersed camping outside of developed campgrounds is allowed throughout Cherokee National Forest unless posted otherwise. Camping is not allowed within 100 feet of water, trails, trailhead parking lots and developed recreation areas. Dispersed camping is free and no permits are required.

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Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Big Creek Primitive Camping Area

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Big Creek Hiking Trail

Tennessee

3.9 mi2,297 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult

Yellow Stand Lead

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2.3 mi1,053 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Wolf Ridge Trail

Wolf Ridge Trail

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5.9 mi1,978 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult

Grassy Gap

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4.9 mi781 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

Caney Creek Trail

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2.6 mi92 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Fork Ridge Trail

Fork Ridge Trail

Tennessee

8.5 mi3,025 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult

Hunt context

Hunting unit around this campground

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Tennessee hunting page

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