Dispersed Camping in Monroe County, Tennessee
Showing 26 locations in Monroe County.
Bald River Road Corridor
A rugged native-material road corridor in the Cherokee National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities close to Waucheesi Mountain.
Cane Creek Road
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Cane Creek Road in the Cherokee National Forest. The road is well-maintained and suitable for passenger vehicles, offering quiet spots adjacent to the forest scenery.
Citico Creek North Dispersed Corridor
A scenic mountain corridor winding along Citico Creek in the Cherokee National Forest, providing access to primitive riverside sites and designated forest campgrounds.
Citico Site 11
A beautiful primitive site featuring flat gravel parking right next to the river. Great for camper vans and smaller rigs with immediate access to Citico Creek.
Citico Site 12
A numbered primitive campsite along Citico Road, sitting directly adjacent to the beautiful Citico Creek.
Citico Site 3
A numbered primitive campsite along Citico Road, sitting directly adjacent to the beautiful Citico Creek.
Citico Site 4
A creekside primitive site along Citico Road, offering a flat dirt and gravel parking area with direct water access.
Citico Site 5
A numbered primitive campsite along Citico Road, sitting directly adjacent to the beautiful Citico Creek.
Citico Site 8
A numbered primitive campsite along Citico Road, sitting directly adjacent to the beautiful Citico Creek.
Citico Site 9
Widely considered one of the best numbered spots along Citico Creek. This campsite offers a level gravel surface, an established fire ring, and a gorgeous location right on the riverbank.
Doublecamp Campground
A primitive and peaceful developed campground in Cherokee National Forest nestled in dense woods alongside Citico Creek.
Doublecamp-Jake Best Road Dispersed Camping (FR 26)
Scenic dispersed campsites situated along the creek and forest road corridors in the Cherokee National Forest. This area features multiple designated roadside spots with fire rings and direct creek access. Perfect for tent campers and small rigs looking for quiet creek-side camping.
Indian Boundary Campground
Indian Boundary Recreation Area is a scenic family campground in the Cherokee National Forest featuring electrical hookups, direct lake access with a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and on-site basic supplies.
Indian Boundary Overflow Campground
An overflow camping area designated for extra capacity near the main Indian Boundary Recreation Area. Offers a simple, rustic campground setup in the dense woods of the Cherokee National Forest.
Jake Best Campground
A developed Forest Service campground situated along Citico Creek in the Cherokee National Forest. Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with payments completed on-site.
Lyons Creek (Old Furnace) Road
A quiet National Forest corridor offering dispersed camping options along the creek road in Cherokee National Forest.
N. River Checking Station Area
An unpaved forest service corridor in Cherokee National Forest. Offers scenic dispersed camping opportunities alongside the forest roads.
Old CCC Camp Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Old CCC Camp Road in Cherokee National Forest, offering quiet roadside pull-offs surrounded by forest.
Old Laurel Ridge Road Dispersed
A quiet dirt road corridor within Cherokee National Forest providing basic dispersed camping opportunities.
Old Miller Ridge Dispersed Camping
A quiet forest corridor along Old Miller Ridge inside Cherokee National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping opportunities along the dirt road route.
Payne Ridge Dispersed Camping
Payne Ridge provides standard dispersed camping corridors throughout this quiet portion of the Cherokee National Forest. The route offers secluded woodland settings with quick access to nearby peaks.
Smitty's Lodge Motorcycle Campground
An exceptionally well-kept private campground geared primarily toward motorcyclists, offering cozy cabins, primitive tent camping sites, and a few small RV hookup spots. Guests can enjoy clean, hot showers, fast Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, and a hospitable atmosphere near local scenic mountain roads.
Tavern Branch South Dispersed
A remote dispersed camping corridor located along the Tavern Branch South road within the Cherokee National Forest. Surrounded by dense woods, this area offers peaceful, rustic camping spots close to nature and nearby lakes.
Tellico District, Cherokee National Forest
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Tellico Plains Urban Stealth Zone
This zone covers the town center of Tellico Plains, where street parking and public lots may offer overnight parking options. While some visitors have parked overnight without issues, municipal regulations and local parking ordinances always override community reviews. Be respectful, maintain a low profile, and avoid blocking active businesses.
Young Branch Campground
A basic, peaceful National Forest Service campground located along Citico Road.