Dam Creek Walk-in Campground And Picnic Area
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations accepted. Campers must bring their own water and be prepared for primitive conditions with no restrooms on site.
Campsite limitations
Specific Camping prohibitions1. Camping for more than 14 days in developed and dispersed areas. Camping in anylocation is limited to 14 consecutive days. On the 14th consecutive day, the camper andparty must leave that area/campground for a minimum of seven days before returning foranother stay. If…
Camping not permitted within 300 feet of the Cherohala Skyway
Camping restricted along Skyway to beyond 300 yards.
motorboats restricted on Forest Service Lakes
Possession or operating a vessel powered by an internal combustion engine of any size or propelled by any other machinery rated greater than 5 horsepower is prohibited on McKamy Lake, Indian Boundary Lake, and Allen Branch Pond.
Little Sylco Project closes portion of FS 221
The US Forest Service plans to disrupt access to portions of FS 221 beginning Nov. 10 south of Parksville Lake while permanent water crossing repairs are completed to improve access across the Cherokee National Forest in Polk County. This Emergency Repair is in response to flood damage that…
Little Milligan Boat Ramp Temporary Closure Planned
The Little Milligan Boat Ramp Recreation Area is temporary unavailable to the public for visitor health and safety during Hurricane Helene salvage logging operations.
Closure order prohibiting protected areas pertaining to Paint Rock
Going into or being upon or in the area of closure (this includes all forms ofpresence, including as a pedestrian or by any and all other means)
Wilderness Closure Orders
This Forest Order is associated with Wilderness Areas limitations concerning stay duration, group size limits, mechanized equipment, camping and camping equipment.
Donley Cabin Camping Limitations
Limits to Donley Cabin exist to preserve small group opportunities in a remote setting. No overnight occupancy by more than 6 persons. No stays in the area except for 6 person limit authorized between sundown and sunrise. No discharge of firearm, air rifle, or gas gun within 500 feet of Donley…
Equestrian animals prohibited around Citico Creek
Equestrian animals are prohibited from going into or being upon the critical habitat portion of Citico Creek for the protection of threatened and endanger species.
About
Dam Creek Walk-In Campground and Picnic Area preserves a piece of Depression-era history as one of the Civilian Conservation Corps sites in the Tellico River region of Cherokee National Forest. The CCC portal at the entrance stands as a reminder of the young workers who built much of the recreational infrastructure in these mountains during the 1930s. This is a primitive, undeveloped campground without restrooms or potable water, so campers must be self-sufficient. Sites are accessed on foot from a parking area, making this unsuitable for RVs or trailers. The quiet, forested setting along the creek offers a peaceful alternative to the larger, more developed campgrounds in the area. The campground sits along scenic Tellico River Road (Forest Road 210), which winds through the Cherokee National Forest past Bald River Falls and numerous other recreation sites. Fishing in the Tellico River and hiking on nearby trails are popular activities. Indian Boundary Recreation Area, about 10 miles away, offers full-service facilities for those needing showers, flush toilets, or hookups.
Directions
From Tellico Plains, take TN 165 east and turn onto Forest Road 210 (Tellico River Road). The campground is located along the scenic river corridor. The narrow, winding road is not suitable for large RVs.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (423) 397-8455 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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