State Line Campground
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No advance reservations are accepted. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are currently in effect across Cherokee National Forest.
Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 12:00AM EDT until July 3 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Afternoon heat index values will approach or exceed 100 at times over all but the higher elevations, and some valley locations may see heat index values exceed 105. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, East Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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…
Warden Field (Citico Campsite #14) Limited to day use
Warden Field on the Tellico Ranger District is now limited to day use only. It is unlawful to enter or remain at Citico Campsite #14 (Warden Field) during the night period from 10p.m. to 6a.m. of every day during the time period of the 12th of May, 2026 through the 8th of September, 2026.
About
State Line Campground is a rustic riverside campground located where Tennessee meets North Carolina along the Tellico River in the Cherokee National Forest. Each site includes two picnic tables, two lantern posts, and a grill/fire ring, with enough space for two 26-foot camping trailers and four vehicles. This is a first-come, first-served campground with no advance reservations. Visitors must arrive in person to claim and pay for a site. Payment can be made via QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, though the remote location has limited cellular service, so downloading the app beforehand is recommended. The campground has vault toilets but no potable water; drinking water is available at nearby campgrounds. Bear-proof food storage is required at all times when not actively preparing or eating food. The surrounding Tellico River corridor offers excellent fishing and scenic beauty in the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
Directions
From Tellico Plains, turn onto TN 165 for approximately 5 miles, turn right onto Forest Road 210 going past the Ranger Station. The campground is approximately 17 miles upstream.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 - $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 |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS State Line Campground |
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