Young Branch Campground

Area Status: Open

Young Branch Campground is located on Citico Creek. The campground offers 25 horse stalls as well as a corral that may accommodate up to 10 horses (if they get along with each other).

At a Glance

Operational Hours: Open year round
Reservations: First come, first served.
Area Amenities:
  • Camping trailer
  • Picnic tables
  • Tent camping
  • Toilets
  • Fee charged for some activities
Fees: Campsites are $15 per site. There is a fee tube at the campground to submit your payment. 
Restrictions:
  • Maximum of 25 horses.
  • Maximum of 5 people per site; 35 people maximum for entire campground.
  • Food storage restrictions apply at all areas on the Tellico Ranger District. 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.
Closest Towns: Vonore, TN
Water: No potable water provided
Restroom: Vault Toilet
Operated By: US Forest Service

General Information

Directions:

From Hwy. 411 in Vonore, TN: Follow Hwy. 360 South 7.2 miles to County Road 455. Continue on County Road 455 for 9 miles to Forest Developed Road 35 (single lane gravel road). Take FDR 35 for 3.5 miles. The YB Campground will be on your right.

From Tellico Plains, TN: Travel East on Hwy 165 for 1 mile. Turn left onto Hwy 360 for 14 miles. Turn right onto County Road 455 and continue 8.9 miles to FDR 35. Continue on FDR 35 for 3.5 miles. The YB Campground will be on your right.


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Horse Camping

Young Branch Campground is the hub for the Little Citico Horse Trails.

No. of Sites 7 Each site has a grill, fire ring, lantern post, and picnic table.
Reservation Info www.recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777
Corrals The corral may accommodate up to 10 horses.
No. of Accessible sites 7

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
35.483742

  Longitude : 
-84.123337