Citico Creek North (FR 35-1) in TN

Road corridorCherokee NF, Tellico Ranger District

9.8 mi from Tellico Plains

Maps 1,880 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

Motor-vehicle season 10/1–12/18Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 10 mi · Then stay away at least 7 days

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Difficult

15.7 of this road’s 36.2 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 6.2 miles of dirt.
Near Double Camp Recreation Area.
Estimated climb: 4,900 ft over 36.2 miles through 62 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 70%.
Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Water crossings 28.2 and 28.4 miles along the road.

1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 32.3: reported by travellers.

Limited privacy

Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
Bivens Branch runs 0.7 mi off.
Flats Mountain stands 2,003 ft above the map pin, 3.7 miles southeast.

September normals 56–80°F, 4.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Citico Creek North (FR 35-1) in TN -- Camping Rules & Access in Tennessee