Summary
The campground has 77 first-come-first-serve campsites with basic amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, and pit toilets. The best time to visit is during the fall when the temperatures average in the mid-60s. The area is also beautiful during spring and summer, but temperatures can reach the mid-80s. The campground is perfect for those looking for a rustic camping experience in the beautiful surroundings of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Nearby Campgrounds
Chilhowee Rec Area
Chilhowee Recreation Area
Chilhowee Campground
Parksville Lake Campground
Parksville
Parksville Lake Recreation Area
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Hiwassee River At Charleston
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10400cfs |
Oostanaula Creek Near Sanford
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53cfs |
Ocoee River At Copperhill
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288cfs |
Mill Creek Near Crandall
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9cfs |
Tellico River At Tellico Plains
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191cfs |
Conasauga River Near Eton
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197cfs |
Camping Essential Practices
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Related Links
Nearby Snowpack Depths
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JASPER
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KINGSTON
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DAHLONEGA
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SAUTEE 3.5 SW
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Dentville Road 266-362, Benton
River Runs
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Apalachia Powerhouse (Rm 53.5) To Us411 Bridge (Rm 43.0)
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Nf Boundary To Taylor'S Creek In Cherokee Nf (Tn)
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Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness To Confluence With Conasauga River
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Southern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Peter Cove To Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Alaculsy
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Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)
Wilderness Cohutta
Wilderness Little Frog Mountain
Bradley County Recreational Park
Hiwassee River
Childers Creek Trailhead
Big Bend