fees, RV limits, trails & mountain biking

Indian Boundary

USDA Forest Service campground in Cherokee National Forest, near Tellico Plains, Tennessee.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
86overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
26 ftmax RV/trailer length
20named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (54.4 mi)
0.0 mibike trails within 5 mi
1,560 ftelevation (agency text)

How it compares

  • With 86 sites it is the #11 largest of 84 Tennessee campgrounds that publish a site count.
  • There are 50 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • 88% of Tennessee campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (26 ft).
  • Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (86 electric sites).
  • 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
  • Pets allowed on 86 of 86 sites; campfires allowed on 86 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
  • Straight-line distance: Knoxville ~40 mi, Chattanooga ~72 mi, Asheville ~89 mi.

Site mix

Electric86
Accessible1

Amenities & rules

GrillsPicnic tablesPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers1 accessible site

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
Ibra Lake Loop Trail0.1 mi2.9USFS
Flats Mountain Trail1.1 mi4.6USFS
Rocky Flats Trail1.4 mi3.7USFS
South Fork Of Citico Trail1.5 mi6.4USFS
Pine Ridge Trail1.6 mi3.2USFS
Brush Mountain Hiking Trail1.8 mi4.0USFS
North Fork Of Citico Trail1.8 mi4.3USFS
Grassy Branch Trail1.9 mi2.1USFS
Hemlock Trail3.1 mi3.0USFS
Mcnabb Creek Trail3.3 mi2.8USFS
Mill Branch Trail3.4 mi2.3USFS
Long Branch Trail3.6 mi2.3USFS

+ 8 more named trails.

Mountain biking nearby

No bike-legal trails are mapped within 5 miles in OpenStreetMap or Forest Service data.

Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.

Activities listed

Accessible SwimmingAuto TouringBackpackingBadmintonBikingBirdingBoatingCampingCanoeingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingInterpretive ProgramsKayakingMountain BikingNon-motorized BoatingOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRanger StationRecreational VehiclesScenic DriveStar Gazing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Doublecamp Campground
Private campground
1.6TN—— — —— ?21 (57.5 mi)
Jake Best Campground
Cherokee National Forest
3.1TN—— — —— First-come13 (32.1 mi)
Mcnabb Creek Group
Cherokee National Forest
5.2TN—— — 35 ftyes Reserve22 (55.6 mi)
Donley Cabin
Cherokee National Forest
5.7TN—— — —— Reserve25 (64.8 mi)
North River Campground
Cherokee National Forest
5.9TN—— — —— First-come21 (52.6 mi)
Dam Creek Walk-In Campground and Picnic Area
US Forest Service
6.4TN—— — —— ?20 (51.9 mi)

Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.

From the managing agency

Overview Indian Boundary Recreation Area is the crown jewel of the South Zone of the Cherokee National Forest on the Tellico Ranger District. This family-oriented campground offers a swim beach and picnic area with grills and an accessible picnic pavilion, as well as a fantastic, 3.2-mile hiking and biking trail around the lake. Spectacular mountain views, glimpses of wildlife, and a peaceful setting await visitors who come to Indian Boundary. Recreation Opportunities abound for fishing, swimming, boating, wildlife viewing and scenic driving. Other popular activities include hiking and biking the trail around Indian Boundary Lake. The recreation area contains a swim beach, boat ramp, fishin… read the full description on Recreation.gov