Spivey Cove Campground
Closed for the season. The campground typically operates from mid-May through mid-November. First-come, first-served only with no advance reservations.
Frost Advisory issued May 2 at 11:59PM EDT until May 3 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Temperatures around or slightly below 36 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina and east Tennessee. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
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.
Cherokee National Forest enters Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
USDA Forest Service officials initiate Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on the Cherokee National Forest beginning Friday in response to extreme fire danger due to prolonged drought. The restrictions will prohibit fires outside of developed recreation sites. Drought conditions persist across the…
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…
Access disrupted to Chilhowee Recreation Area and Forest Service Road #77
UPDATE: Construction crews closed access to Chilhowee Recreation Area for road construction and paving. This is a phased project with adjustments to Chilhowee access throughout the phases. The long-term improvement project includes installation of dumpster pads for bear-proof dumpsters and…
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
Spivey Cove Campground offers a peaceful retreat in the Cherokee National Forest, tucked into a hollow approximately 12 miles upstream from Tellico Plains. This small, primitive campground features 16 sites and caters to campers seeking a quiet, back-to-basics experience along the Tellico River corridor. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis only, with no advance reservations available. All sites are $6 per night, with a 50% discount available to Interagency Senior and Access Pass holders. Payment can be made on-site via cash or check, or through the Recreation.gov mobile app using the Scan and Pay feature. Campers should download the app before arrival, as cellular service in the area is limited. The campground provides vault toilets but no drinking water; potable water is available at nearby campgrounds along the Tellico River. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., and food storage restrictions apply throughout Cherokee National Forest. To reach Spivey Cove Campground from Tellico Plains, take TN 165 for approximately 5 miles, then turn right onto Forest Road 210, passing the Ranger Station. The campground is located about 12 miles upstream along this forest road.
Directions
From Tellico Plains, take TN 165 for approximately 5 miles, then turn right onto Forest Road 210, passing the Ranger Station. The campground is approximately 12 miles upstream.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $6 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
Availability
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