Holder Cove Campground
The campground is listed as open year-round; however, current availability data indicates it may be temporarily closed. Tellico River Road (FR 210) has experienced road damage from past flooding events. Campers should verify road conditions before traveling.
Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 12:00AM EDT until July 3 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Afternoon heat index values will approach or exceed 100 at times over all but the higher elevations, and some valley locations may see heat index values exceed 105. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, East Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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…
Warden Field (Citico Campsite #14) Limited to day use
Warden Field on the Tellico Ranger District is now limited to day use only. It is unlawful to enter or remain at Citico Campsite #14 (Warden Field) during the night period from 10p.m. to 6a.m. of every day during the time period of the 12th of May, 2026 through the 8th of September, 2026.
About
Holder Cove Campground is one of several small campgrounds along Tellico River Road (Forest Road 210) in Tennessee's Cherokee National Forest. Situated along the Tellico River approximately 16 miles from the ranger station, this primitive campground offers 7 sites ideal for anglers looking to wake up and start fishing at dawn. Each campsite includes a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern post. The campground has vault toilets but no potable water; campers should bring their own drinking water or obtain it from nearby campgrounds. Sites accommodate a maximum of 5 people and 2 vehicles. Bear-proof food storage is required at all times when food is not being actively prepared, consumed, or transported. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Payment of $10 per night can be made on-site via the Recreation.gov mobile app's Scan and Pay feature or by cash/check. Campers should download the app before arriving, as cellular service may be limited in this remote area.
Directions
From Tellico Plains, turn onto TN 165 for approximately 5 miles, then turn right onto Forest Road 210 past the Ranger Station. The campground is approximately 16 miles upstream on Tellico River Road.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (423) 476-9700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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