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This area provides outstanding opportunities for fishing, camping, hiking, and scenic driving. It is also home to the popular Indian Boundary Recreation Area and the Cherohala Skyway.
Nearly 30,000 acres of remote backcountry surround three rivers and their tributaries, where fishing for brown, rainbow and brook trout is excellent. Cherohala Skyway (TN 165/NC143), a 43-mile National Scenic Byway, winds between Tellico Plains, Tenn. and Robbinsville, N.C. Tellico River Road (FR 210) offers intimate views of the river and 90-foot Bald River Falls.
Spend the night at the historic Donley Cabin and check out CCC structures at Tellico Ranger Station and Dam Creek Picnic Area. Hike across the area on the Benton MacKaye Trail. Camp at sites along Tellico River or in Indian Boundary Recreation Area just off Cherohala Skyway.
At a Glance
| Closest Towns: | Tellico Plains, TN. Visit the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce HERE. |
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Activities
Mountain Biking
The 3.6 mile trail around Indian Boundary Lake offers an easy mountain biking experience.
Areas for Mountain Biking at Tellico River Area
Road Cycling
Areas for Road Cycling at Tellico River Area
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Tellico River Area
- Holly Flats
- Indian Boundary Recreation Area
- Indian Boundary Overflow Campground
- North River Campground
- Big Oak Cove Campground
- Birch Branch Campground
- Dam Creek Walk-In Campground and Picnic Area
- Davis Branch Campground
- Holder Cove Campground
- Rough Ridge Campground
- Spivey Cove Campground
- State Line Campground
RV Camping
Areas for RV Camping at Tellico River Area
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Tellico River Area
- Indian Boundary Recreation Area
- Indian Boundary Overflow Campground
- McNabb Group Camp
- Rough Ridge Campground
- State Line Campground
Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping is allowed at several designated sites along the North River Corridor. There are no services or facilities provided at dispersed camping sites. You must pack it in and pack it out.
Cabin Rentals
Areas for Cabin Rentals at Tellico River Area
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Tellico River Area
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Tellico River Area
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Tellico River Area
Interpretive Areas
Areas for Interpretive Areas at Tellico River Area
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Tellico River Area
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Tellico River Area
Swimming
Areas for Swimming at Tellico River Area