Dispersed Camping in Mcminn County, Tennessee
Showing 18 locations in Mcminn County.
Alvin Branch Ridge (FR 5235381c)
Dispersed camping corridor along Alvin Branch Ridge in the Cherokee National Forest, offering standard primitive sites on National Forest land.
Bullet Creek - Ellis Creek Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping opportunities along the Bullet Creek - Ellis Creek corridor in Cherokee National Forest. The road winds through dense hardwood forests with several roadside pullouts suitable for camping.
Cherohala Mountain Trails Campground
A welcoming campground catering to outdoor adventurers and motorcyclists in the mountains near Tellico Plains. Features spacious grassy areas for tent camping along a mountain stream, clean cabins with air conditioning, and pull-through RV pads with electrical hookups. On-site community amenities include a large covered pavilion with a gas grill, free morning coffee, and firewood.
Cherokee National Forest near Etowah, TN
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Childers Creek Parking
A gravel parking area situated near Childers Creek and the Hiwassee State Scenic River within Cherokee National Forest, providing basic forest access.
Doc Rogers Fields
A quiet dispersed camping area located on native-surface roads in the Cherokee National Forest. Situated near local waterways, this spot features open clearings and easy access to outdoor recreation.
Duckett Ridge Extension Dispersed Area
Quiet, isolated dispersed camping corridor along the Duckett Ridge Extension within the Cherokee National Forest. The road is surrounded by dense forest, providing deep privacy.
Ellis Creek Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Ellis Creek Road in the scenic Cherokee National Forest.
Gee Creek Campground
The primary campground for the Hiwassee/Ocoee Rivers State Park, located right along the scenic Hiwassee River. It features quiet, dry-camping sites with modern restroom and shower facilities within walking distance of the river, making it an excellent spot for paddlers and rafters.
Hiwassee River Launch & Parking
A quiet river launch and parking area in the Cherokee National Forest, offering flat gravel parking near the Hiwassee River corridor.
Hiwassee River Picnic Road Corridor
This forest corridor along the scenic Hiwassee River offers quick access for day-use and dispersed forest camping.
Lost Corral Horse Camp
A developed US Forest Service equestrian campground situated near Spring Creek and the Hiwassee River. It offers primitive, first-come, first-served campsites with basic amenities like pit toilets and common-use water spigots. It is highly popular with horseback riders exploring the surrounding forest trails.
Mecca Camp Resort
A modern, highly-rated private campground resort located off Peals Lane. It offers 29 long RV sites (both pull-through and back-in) with options for full hookups, alongside glamping tents and hammock camping pods. Guests have access to a large family pool, a clean bathhouse, and an on-site camp store.
Pilot Travel Center - Athens
A commercial travel plaza offering overnight parking options for travelers. Features a paved lot, bright lighting, and typical travel plaza amenities including fuel, a convenience store, and restrooms. Good for quick transit stops.
The Road Less Traveled RV Park
A cozy, established RV park featuring gravel sites shaded by a mature oak canopy. Offers full and partial hookup sites, a remodeled bathhouse, and a dump station in a peaceful setting.
Upper Gee Creek Road
Dispersed forest road camping along Upper Gee Creek Road in the Cherokee National Forest, featuring shaded wooded sites close to natural creeks.
Webb Branch Road Dispersed
Dispersed forest sites situated along Webb Branch Road in the Cherokee National Forest.
White Cliff Dispersed Camping (FR 16fecd61)
This scenic dispersed camping corridor is located along White Cliff Road within the Cherokee National Forest. The road features gravel pull-offs suitable for camper vans and motorhomes seeking a peaceful, wooded setting in McMinn County.