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 The Forest Service has blocked both entrances with dirt barriers and the facilities are no longer maintained.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.
Flood Watch issued July 22 at 1:57PM EDT until July 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, including the following areas, Cherokee and Clay and east Tennessee, including the following areas, Bledsoe, Bradley, East Polk, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Northwest Monroe, Rhea, Sequatchie, Southeast Monroe and West Polk. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected, some with very heavy rainfall. Locations that receive multiple rounds or extended periods of locally heavy rainfall could experience flash flooding. - 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…
Peavine Sheeds Road Closure for repairs
Forest Service begins phased construction to Peavine Sheeds Road, FS 221, south of Parksville Lake in the Ocoee Ranger District. Phase 1 will disrupt access beginning July 16 from 35.0072,-84.6889 to 34.9889, -84.6339 as depicted in the graphic. Major repairs will address storm damage. Marked…
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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