Can you reserve a site at Indian Boundary?

Yes, Indian Boundary is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Indian Boundary have?

88 sites in total, of which 86 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Indian Boundary?

26 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Indian Boundary?

Yes, pets are allowed at Indian Boundary.

Are campfires allowed at Indian Boundary?

Campfires are allowed at Indian Boundary. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Indian Boundary, Tennessee — 86 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Indian Boundary Recreation Area is the crown jewel of the South Zone of the Cherokee National Forest on the Tellico Ranger District. This family-oriented campground offers a swim beach and picnic area with grills and an accessible picnic pavilion, as well as a fantastic, 3.2-mile hiking and biking trail around the lake. Spectacular mountain views, glimpses of wildlife, and a peaceful setting await visitors who come to Indian Boundary.

Recreation

Opportunities abound for fishing, swimming, boating, wildlife viewing and scenic driving. Other popular activities include hiking and biking the trail around Indian Boundary Lake.

The recreation area contains a swim beach, boat ramp, fishing pier, picnic area and volleyball court.

Facilities

The 87-site campground has electric hookups, water faucets throughout the campground, grills, picnic tables and lantern posts. Modern restrooms add to the comfort of visitors in this natural setting.

An on-site campground store sells bread, ice, milk, ice cream and other camping supplies.

Indian Boundary Recreation Area Map

Natural Features

Indian Boundary Lake covers 96 acres at an elevation of 1,560 feet, and sits among hardwoods and pines. At the lake, visitors enjoy watching beaver that inhabit an adjacent pond, identifying several species of ducks and other waterfowl and trying their luck at catching bass, sunfish and catfish.

The Cherokee National Forest is located in eastern Tennessee and stretches from Chattanooga to Bristol along the North Carolina border. The 650,000-acre swath of land is Tennessee's only national forest. It lies in the heart of the Southern Appalachians and is home to more than 20,000 species of plants and animals, as well as many rivers, creeks and lakes. Elevations range from 750 to 5,500 feet.

Nearby Attractions

The campground is two miles off the Cherohala Skyway, a 43-mile National Scenic Byway that stretches from Tellico Plains, Tennessee, to Robbinsville, North Carolina. Bald River Falls on Tellico River Road 210 is a popular destination. The Pheasant Fields Fish Hatchery also on Tellico River is operated by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and is the rearing pools for the fish stocking program on Tellico River, Citico Creek, and the Green Cove Pond.

The facts

Season: 4/18/2024 – 11/5/2024 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
86 bookable sites
88 sites in total, including non-bookable
1 accessible site
Vehicles up to 26 ft
Up to 5 people per site
Loops: A, B, C, D

Site types

86 Standard Electric
2 Management

Amenities

Electric hookups
Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

88 campsites at Indian Boundary

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
002	A	Management	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
003	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
004	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
005	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
006	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
007	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
008	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
009	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
010	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
011	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
012	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
013	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
014	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
015	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
016	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
017	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
018	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
019	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
020	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
021	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
022	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
023	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
024	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
028	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
029	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
030	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
031	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
032	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
033	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
034	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
035	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
036	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
037	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
038	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
039	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
040	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
041	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
042	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	♿ 🐾
043	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
044	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
045	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
046	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
047	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
048	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
049	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
050	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	26 ft	5	🐾
051	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
052	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
053	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
054	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
055	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
056	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
057	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
058	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
059	C	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
060	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
061	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
062	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
063	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
064	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
065	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
066	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
067	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
068	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
069	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
070	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
071	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
072	C	Management	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
073	D	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
074	D	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
075	D	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
076	D	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
077	D	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
078	D	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
079	D	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
080	D	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
081	D	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
082	D	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
083	D	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
084	D	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
085	D	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
086	D	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
087	D	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
088	D	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
089	D	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
090	D	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾
091	D	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	5	🐾

Getting there

From I-75 at Sweetwater, Tennessee, take State Route 68 to Tellico Plains. From Highway 68 in Tellico Plains, take Highway 165 (Cherohala Skyway) east for 16 miles. Turn left onto Forest Development Road 345 and travel 2 miles to the entrance.

35.40167, -84.10722 · 35°24'6.0"N 84°6'26.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 48°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	48	52	60	70	77	83	86	85	79	70	59	50
Low °F	28	31	37	44	52	59	62	61	57	46	36	31
Precip in	5.4	4.8	5.4	4.7	4.9	5.5	5.0	4.1	3.6	2.9	4.2	5.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10 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 Indian Boundary

Can you reserve a site at Indian Boundary?: Yes, Indian Boundary is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Indian Boundary have?: 88 sites in total, of which 86 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Indian Boundary?: 26 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Indian Boundary?: Yes, pets are allowed at Indian Boundary.
Does Indian Boundary have hookups?: Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Indian Boundary?: Campfires are allowed at Indian Boundary. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Indian Boundary also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Indian Boundary's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$20 with Electric (87 sites). Day use fees for beach, picnic area, and picnicking in the Overflow Campground are $3 per vehicle. If camping at IBRA, there is no additional day use fee. Senior Pass and Access Pass (formally Golden Age and Golden Access passes) receive half off camping fee - this does

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.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Indian Boundary

Jake Best Campground 3.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
McNabb Creek Group 5.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Donley Cabin 5.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
North River Campground 5.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Swan Cabin Group Camp 6.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Indian Boundary Lake 0.8 mi · Facility
Citico Creek Area 3.8 mi · Facility
Cherohala Skyway 4.5 mi · Facility
Falls Branch Falls Hike 4.6 mi · Facility
Tellico River Area 6 mi · Facility
Tellico River 6.4 mi · Facility
Bald River Falls 6.7 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone (423) 253-8400
Book Recreation.gov

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

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