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.
Flood Advisory issued September 19 at 6:44PM EDT until September 19 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Blount County in east Tennessee... Northeastern Monroe County in east Tennessee... * WHEN...Until 945 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 644 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen over the last hour and a half. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Citico Beach and Talassee. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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…
Little Gassaway Road (NFSR 45) access interruption
An access interrupted is now scheduled on the Little Gassaway Road (NFSR 45) during road construction and culvert replacement beginning Sept 28. Access to Thunder Rock Campground remains open. A temporary gate will be installed just after Thunder Rock Campground.
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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