Ellis Creek (FR CHA039) in TN -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Tennessee
Ellis Creek (FR CHA039) in TN
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 0.6-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Polk County, TN. The road serves Hiwassee State Scenic River.
All 0.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 0.1 miles of dirt. Climbs 320 ft over 0.6 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 29%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.
Ellis Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Lowry Top stands 1,895 ft above the site, 2.8 miles northwest. The nearest town, Benton, is 8.9 mi off.
September normals 61–84°F, 4.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov