Indian Creek (FR 302) in TN -- Camping Rules & Access
Indian Creek (FR 302) in TN
Road corridorCherokee NF, Ocoee Ranger District
7.3 mi from Benton
Maps 1,010 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 10 mi · Then stay away at least 7 days
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Road Access
Rough
- 0.3 of this road’s 15.6 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 8.6 miles of it graded dirt.
- Near Devils Point Recreation Area.
- Estimated climb: 2,400 ft over 15.6 miles through 32 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 36%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Known camping along this road between mile 1 and mile 1.3: .
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
- The Ocoee Lake shoreline is 0.2 mi off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
- Sugarloaf Mountain stands 628 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles north.
Climate averages
October normals 47–72°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.