Site Open
Recreation Region: Tellico River
Big Oak Cove Campground
Looking to camp where you can wake at the crack of dawn and start fishing? The cool waters of the Tellico River just feet away will ease you to sleep each night. This is one of several small campgrounds on Tellico River Road (FS Rd 210). This campground offers 11 campsites with a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern post.
General Information
5/22/2025
Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Food storage restrictions apply at all areas on the Cherokee National Forest. All food and beverages must be stored in an approved bear-proof container, your locked vehicle or hard-sided camper at all times unless being eaten, prepared, or transported.
- Maximum of 5 people and 2 vehicles at each site.
Fee is $10 per site (11 sites)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 35.2643
Longitude: -84.0868
Directions
From Tellico Plains - turn onto TN 165 for approximately 5 miles, turn right onto FR 210 going past Ranger Station. Campground will be approximately 17 miles upstream.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
