National Forest
Cherokee NF Dispersed - Tellico River
Cherokee National Forest · Tellico Plains, TN
Open year-round (per published schedule) · Verify current status with the operator before traveling
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- Address:Tellico Plains, TN
About
Dispersed camping along the Tellico River corridor in Cherokee National Forest. Clear mountain streams, old-growth hemlock and poplar forest. Access to Bald River Falls and the Citico Creek Wilderness. Excellent trout fishing.
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Pet Policy
Pets allowed · Max 2 per site
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
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