Public Land Camping

INDIAN BOUNDARY

Tellico Plains, TNManaged by FS
INDIAN BOUNDARY

Things to Do

Accessible swimmingBackpackingBadmintonBikingBirdingBoatingCampingCanoeingFishingHikingKayakingMountain bikingNon-motorized boatingRanger stationScenic driveStar gazingSwimmingWildlife viewing

RV & Site Information

For RV enthusiasts planning a visit, INDIAN BOUNDARY accommodates recreational vehicles up to 26 feet in length. This USDA Forest Service is available for advance reservation, making it a reliable choice for planned trips.

Guests at INDIAN BOUNDARY can enjoy essential amenities including Shower/Bath Type: N/A. The site is maintained by USDA Forest Service, ensuring consistent upkeep and facilities management.

Popular activities at this location include Accessible swimming, Backpacking, Badminton, and Biking. The campground's proximity to Tellico Plains offers convenient access to additional outdoor recreation opportunities in the Tennessee region.

Located in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, INDIAN BOUNDARY provides bookable camping options for visitors exploring America's public lands. Contact the site directly for real-time availability and current conditions.

About this place

Overview Indian Boundary Recreation Area is the crown jewel of the South Zone of the Cherokee National Forest on the Tellico Ranger District. This family-oriented campground offers a swim beach and picnic area with grills and an accessible picnic pavilion, as well as a fantastic, 3.2-mile hiking and biking trail around the lake. Spectacular mountain views, glimpses of wildlife, and a peaceful setting await visitors who come to Indian Boundary.Recreation Opportunities abound for fishing, swimming, boating, wildlife viewing and scenic driving. Other popular activities include hiking and biking the trail around Indian Boundary Lake. The recreation area contains a swim beach, boat ramp, fishing pier, picnic area and volleyball court.Facilities The 87-site campground has electric hookups, water faucets throughout the campground, grills, picnic tables and lantern posts. Modern restrooms add to the comfort of visitors in this natural setting. An on-site campground store sells bread, ice, milk, ice cream and other camping supplies.

Indian Boundary Recreation Area Map Natural Features Indian Boundary Lake covers 96 acres at an elevation of 1,560 feet, and sits among hardwoods and pines. At the lake, visitors enjoy watching beaver that inhabit an adjacent pond, identifying several species of ducks and other waterfowl and trying their luck at catching bass, sunfish and catfish.

The Cherokee National Forest is located in eastern Tennessee and stretches from Chattanooga to Bristol along the North Carolina border. The 650,000-acre swath of land is Tennessee's only national forest. It lies in the heart of the Southern Appalachians and is home to more than 20,000 species of plants and animals, as well as many rivers, creeks and lakes. Elevations range from 750 to 5,500 feet. Nearby Attractions The campground is two miles off the Cherohala Skyway, a 43-mile National Scenic Byway that stretches from Tellico Plains, Tennessee, to Robbinsville, North Carolina. Bald River Falls on Tellico River Road 210 is a popular destination. The Pheasant Fields Fish Hatchery also on Tellico River is operated by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and is the rearing pools for the fish stocking program on Tellico River, Citico Creek, and the Green Cove Pond.

Getting There

From I-75 at Sweetwater, Tennessee, take State Route 68 to Tellico Plains. From Highway 68 in Tellico Plains, take Highway 165 (Cherohala Skyway) east for 16 miles. Turn left onto Forest Development Road 345 and travel 2 miles to the entrance.

Amenities

Shower/Bath Type: N/A
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