Falls Branch (FR 374) in TN -- Camping Rules & Access

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Falls Branch (FR 374) in TN

Road corridorCherokee NF, Ocoee Ranger District

11 mi from Benton

Maps 1,649 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Cherokee National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 9/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 10 mi · Then stay away at least 7 days
VerizonWEAK
AT&TWEAK
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Rough
  • 0.7 of this road’s 7.4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.7 miles of graded dirt.
  • Near Ocoee Wildlife Management Area.
  • Estimated climb: 990 ft over 7.4 miles through 13 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 37%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
  • Big Frog Mountain stands 2,564 ft above the map pin, 3.2 miles southeast.
  • Laurel Branch runs 1.0 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 51–71°F, 3.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.