North River Campground

Area Status: Open

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.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	5/8/2023 - North River Campground is now open. It was closed due to construction on North River Road.
Area Amenities:	Tent camping,Camping trailer,Fee charged for some activities,Picnic tables,Toilets,Parking
Fees:	Fee is $8 per site (11 sites)
Usage:	Heavy
Restrictions:	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.
Closest Towns:	Tellico Plains, TN
Water:	No potable water provided
Restroom:	Vault Toilets
Operated By:	US Forest Service

General Information

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.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

No. of Sites	11
Reservation Info	Sites are first come, first serve and nonreservable.
Fire Information	There is a grill/fire ring at each campsite.
No. of Accessible sites	11