Sylco Campground
Sylco Campground is permanently closed. The Forest Service has blocked both entrances with dirt barriers and the facilities are no longer maintained. The site is not accessible to visitors.
Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 12:07PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM 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 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Saturday. * 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
Sylco Campground sits in one of the most remote corners of Cherokee National Forest in extreme southeastern Tennessee. The area has a rich history dating back to the 1840s when it was a small mountain community, and later served as the location for a Civilian Conservation Corps camp called Camp Cleoga in the 1930s-1940s. By the 1950s, the community had been absorbed into National Forest lands. Before its closure, the campground offered approximately 12 primitive tent camping sites equipped with picnic tables and fire rings, serviced by a vault toilet. The isolated setting provided access to fishing in the Conasauga and Jacks rivers and hiking trails into the Big Frog Wilderness. No fees were charged and no reservations were required. The campground has been permanently closed by the U.S. Forest Service. Both entrances have been blocked with large dirt barriers, and the facilities have become significantly overgrown. Campers seeking primitive camping in this area should contact the Cherokee National Forest for alternative campground options.
Directions
From the Ocoee Ranger Station, turn right on Highway 64 and travel 4.8 miles to County Road 2330 (Cookson Creek Road). Turn left and travel 3.5 miles to campground on the right. Road is rough and remote; high-clearance vehicle recommended.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (423) 476-9700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Cherokee National Forest Camping & Cabins |
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