Dispersed Camping in Loudon County, Tennessee
Showing 8 locations in Loudon County.
Bellview Road Lakeside Area
A popular lakeside parking area and informal campsite located at the end of Bellview Road on Tellico Reservoir. The spot offers scenic water views and easy access, but can become crowded on weekends. Visitors are advised to pack out all trash to keep the area clean.
Citico Creek Site 1
The first primitive campsite along Citico Road, sitting right by the creek. This is a larger, more open gravel site that provides easier access and plenty of turnaround space compared to sites further up the road.
Citico Road Campsites
A beautiful corridor of numbered, designated primitive campsites along Citico Creek within the Cherokee National Forest. Most campsites sit directly adjacent to the rushing water, providing excellent views and a relaxing atmosphere. Access is via a narrow, winding gravel road. Note that localized road maintenance or construction projects can occasionally restrict access to portions of the road.
Love's Travel Stop - Lenoir City
A commercial highway travel stop with paved parking, fast food dining, laundry, and shower facilities on-site. The property contains explicit signage prohibiting overnight parking.
Melton Hill Dam Campground
A well-maintained public lakeside campground offering developed tent and RV sites with electric hookups and scenic water views. Amenities include a dump station, swimming area, and a peaceful environment.
Petro Travel Center Lenoir City
An expansive commercial travel plaza equipped with overnight parking options, on-site dining, clean convenience facilities, and utility stations.
Picture Pine Knob Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along the Picture Pine Knob forest road in the Cherokee National Forest.
Punkin Center Motorcycle Resort
A motorcycle-focused commercial campground and resort offering tent sites, cabins, and basic campground amenities.