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Recreation Region: Tellico River

North River Campground

Want a family oriented setting just off the beaten path? This quiet campground offers 11 campsites with a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern post. Sites 5 and 6 are side-by-side, making it ideal for two groups to be together.

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General Information

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.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $8 per night

Fee is $8 per site (11 sites)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 35.3181

Longitude: -84.1257

Directions

From Tellico Plains - turn onto TN 165 for approximately 5 miles, turn right onto FR 210 going past Ranger Station, for about 10 miles. Turn left on FR 217. Campground will be approximately 3 miles upstream.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Last updated March 20, 2025