Can you reserve a site at McNabb Creek Group?

Yes, McNabb Creek Group is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at McNabb Creek Group?

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

Are pets allowed at McNabb Creek Group?

Yes, pets are allowed at McNabb Creek Group.

Are campfires allowed at McNabb Creek Group?

Campfires are allowed at McNabb Creek Group. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

McNabb Creek Group, Tennessee — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

McNabb Creek Group Campground is located on the North River in the Tellico River area. Fishing, swimming, hiking and hunting are popular activities.

Recreation

The North River offers plenty of fishing and swimming opportunities. Visitors also enjoy hiking local trails and seasonal hunting.

Facilities

The campground offers one group site that can accommodate from 10 to 60 people. It is equipped with picnic tables, grills and portable toilets.

Natural Features

The campground sits along the North River, a major tributary of the Tellico River, in the Smokey Mountains of the Cherokee National Forest in eastern Tennessee.

Cherokee is Tennessee's only national forest, covering 650,000 acres from Chattanooga to Bristol along the North Carolina border. The forest is 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 mountain town of Tellico Plains, less than 20 miles away, is known for its arts and crafts.

The campground is 18 miles off the Cherohala Skyway, a 43-mile National Scenic Byway stretching from Tellico Plains, Tennessee, to Robbinsville, North Carolina.

The facts

1 bookable site
Vehicles up to 35 ft
Up to 60 people per site
Loops: MCNA

Site types

1 Group Standard Area Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, picnic tables.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at McNabb Creek Group

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	MCNA	Group Standard Area Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	35 ft	60	🐾

Getting there

From I-75 in Sweetwater, Tennessee, take State Route 68 to Tellico Plains. Turn left onto Highway 165 for 6 miles. Turn right onto Forest Development Road 210 (Tellico River Road) for 10 miles. Turn left onto 217 (North River Road). The camp is located 2 miles on the left.

35.32833, -84.12889 · 35°19'42.0"N 84°7'44.0"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, 10.1 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 McNabb Creek Group

Can you reserve a site at McNabb Creek Group?: Yes, McNabb Creek Group is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does McNabb Creek Group have?: 1 site.
What is the maximum RV length at McNabb Creek Group?: 35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at McNabb Creek Group?: Yes, pets are allowed at McNabb Creek Group.
Are campfires allowed at McNabb Creek Group?: Campfires are allowed at McNabb Creek Group. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Fee is $30 per night. Reservations can be made from 1 to 360 days in advance by calling 1-877-444-6777 or online at Recreation.gov . Discount passes do not apply at McNabb Group Camp.

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.
Accomodations for up to 60 people.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near McNabb Creek Group

North River Campground 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Spivey Cove Campground 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Donley Cabin 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Birch Branch Campground 3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Davis Branch Campground 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Holly Flats Campground 4.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tellico River Area 1.1 mi · Facility
Cherohala Skyway 2.4 mi · Facility
Bald River Falls 2.7 mi · Facility
Tellico River 3.3 mi · Facility
Birch Branch Campground 3.6 mi · Campground
Falls Branch Falls Hike 4.1 mi · Facility

Contact

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

McNabb Creek Group