Indian Boundary
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground typically operates from mid-April through early November. Indian Boundary Overflow Campground, adjacent to the main campground, remains open year-round.
Scioto Shooting Range Safety Closure December 30
Forest Service staff plan to conduct hazard tree mitigation at the Scioto Shooting Range on December 30. The range will be closed on December 30 while crews address hazardous trees at the site. Shooting will not be allowed at Scioto Shooting Range on December 30.
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.
Little Milligan Boat Ramp Temporary Closure Planned
Temporary closure for Little Milligan Boat Ramp Recreation Area is planned to start in the fall of 2025 for visitor health and safety during logging operations. A specific start date for the closure is to be determined.
About
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 over 87 campsites equipped with electric hookups, fire rings, picnic tables, and lantern posts across four loops (A, B, C, and D). Modern amenities include flush toilet bathhouses with warm showers, drinking water hydrants throughout the campground, and a dump station. The campground is located two miles off the Cherohala Skyway, a 43-mile National Scenic Byway. The 96-acre Indian Boundary Lake sits at an elevation of 1,560 feet among hardwoods and pines. Recreation facilities include a swim beach with sand, small boat launch, accessible fishing pier, and a fantastic 3.2-mile hiking and biking trail around the lake. The lake is home to beaver, several species of ducks and waterfowl, and offers fishing for bass, sunfish, and catfish. Day-use facilities also include picnic areas with grills, an accessible picnic pavilion, and volleyball court. The Indian Boundary General Store provides camping supplies ranging from bread to firewood and souvenirs.
Directions
From I-75 at Sweetwater, Tennessee, take State Route 68 south to Tellico Plains (approximately 30 miles). In Tellico Plains, turn left onto Highway 165 (Cherohala Skyway) and travel east for approximately 17 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 345 and follow signs for 2 miles to the campground entrance.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (423) 253-8400 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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