Can you reserve a site at Cherohala Skyway?

No. Cherohala Skyway is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Cherohala Skyway

Facility · Tennessee ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Cherokee National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1,649 ft
Elevation

View some of the best mountain scenery in the world from this 43-mile National Scenic Byway through the Cherokee and Nantahala national forests.

Drive along the sparkling rush of the Tellico River, stop at overlooks to take in expansive views of the Tennessee Valley and waves of mountain peaks, hike to high elevation mountain balds or nearby Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest. Stop for a picnic at Indian Boundary Recreation Area.

For addtional information on the Cherohala Skyway, visit the official website HERE.

Getting there

From Interstate 75 - take Exit 60, turn south on TN 68 for approximately 30 miles. In Tellico Plains, turn left on TN 165 (Cherohala Skyway).

35.35226, -84.15941 · 35°21'8.1"N 84°9'33.9"W

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Typical weather

Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 51°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	51	55	64	73	81	87	90	89	84	74	62	54
Low °F	28	31	37	44	54	63	66	65	57	45	35	31
Precip in	4.6	4.9	4.9	4.8	4.9	4.5	5.3	4.1	4.1	3.1	4.8	5.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Cherohala Skyway

Can you reserve a site at Cherohala Skyway?: No. Cherohala Skyway is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Cherohala Skyway

McNabb Creek Group 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
North River Campground 3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Spivey Cove Campground 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Donley Cabin 4.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Indian Boundary 4.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Holly Flats Campground 4.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Birch Branch Campground 4.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tellico River 1.9 mi · Facility
Bald River Falls 2.2 mi · Facility
Tellico River Area 2.4 mi · Facility
Tellico River Road 3 mi · Facility
Indian Boundary Lake 3.7 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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