Indian Boundary
Open for the 2026 season. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Check-in is 2:00 p.m., check-out is 1:00 p.m. Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Motorized boats are currently restricted on Forest Service lakes.
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…
Peavine Sheeds Road Closure for repairs
Forest Service begins phased construction to Peavine Sheeds Road, FS 221, south of Parksville Lake in the Ocoee Ranger District. Phase 1 will disrupt access beginning July 16 from 35.0072,-84.6889 to 34.9889, -84.6339 as depicted in the graphic. Major repairs will address storm damage. Marked…
Emergency road closures due to storm damage
The Cherokee National Forest has enacted emergency closures to Hurricane Gap Road (NFSR 31) Closed on Rollins Chapel Road side from Mile Post 1.116 to Mile Post 1.665Dick Creek Road (NFSR 307)In addition HWY 395 is now closed blocking Unaka Mnt. access from Indian Gap.
About
Indian Boundary Recreation Area serves as the crown jewel of the Cherokee National Forest's Tellico Ranger District. Located just two miles off the Cherohala Skyway National Scenic Byway, the campground provides easy access to spectacular mountain scenery and the 43-mile drive connecting Tellico Plains, Tennessee to Robbinsville, North Carolina. The 96-acre Indian Boundary Lake sits amid Southern Appalachian hardwoods and pines, with beaver inhabiting an adjacent pond and various waterfowl species frequenting the area. All 87 campsites are spread across four loops (A, B, C, and D) and equipped with electric hookups, fire rings, picnic tables, and lantern posts. Modern amenities include flush toilets, hot showers, potable water from faucets throughout, and an RV dump station. The Indian Boundary General Store stocks camping essentials from bread and milk to firewood and souvenirs. Recreation opportunities include swimming at the designated beach, fishing from the accessible pier, launching small non-motorized boats, and hiking or biking the 3.6-mile trail circling the lake. Nearby attractions include Bald River Falls on Tellico River Road and the Pheasant Fields Fish Hatchery operated by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Bear-wise food storage is required throughout the campground. Sites are limited to a maximum of 5 people and 2 vehicles.
Directions
From I-75 Exit 60, take TN-68 south approximately 30 miles to Tellico Plains. Turn left onto TN-165 (Cherohala Skyway) and continue approximately 17 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 345 and follow signs to Indian Boundary Recreation Area.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 26ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 26ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (423) 476-9700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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