Lost Creek Campground
Open year-round, first-come, first-served. Stage 1 fire restrictions are currently in effect forest-wide due to extreme fire danger; campfires are permitted only within developed recreation site fire rings.
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
Lost Creek Campground offers a remote, rustic camping experience in the southern section of Cherokee National Forest near Reliance, Tennessee. Situated along the banks of Big Lost Creek in Polk County, this free campground provides a quiet retreat surrounded by dense forest. The campground operates year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations available. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings, though campers must bring their own drinking water as none is available on site. The campground enforces a maximum of 5 people and 2 vehicles per site. Bear-aware camping practices are required, with food storage in bear-proof containers, locked vehicles, or hard-sided campers. The area is popular for fishing in Big Lost Creek and features an excellent wildflower viewing trail that is relatively flat and accessible to hikers of all abilities. Spring visitors will find exceptional wildflower diversity along the trail. Access requires a 7-mile drive on Forest Road 103, a gravel road.
Directions
From Highway 64, take Highway 30 east for 6 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road 103 and continue for 7 miles on gravel road to reach the campground.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (423) 476-9700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Lost Creek Campground - USFS | |
| Cherokee NF Alerts |
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