Facility · Tennessee ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Cherokee National Forest (NF) · Open Access
Tellico River is primarily known for its incredible fishing opportunites. Fishing rules and regulations on the Tellico River are managed through the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. For a full list of these rules and regulations, please visit TWRA's website HERE.
With its Class II-IV rapids, it is also known for its whitewater opportunities. It is best paddled in the spring or during times of the year when there is adequate rainfall. For more information abuot whitewater on the Tellico River, visit www.americanwhitewater.org.
35.33506, -84.18662 · 35°20'6.2"N 84°11'11.8"W
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, 6.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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