Tellico River Road

Facility · Tennessee ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Cherokee National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1,216 ft
Elevation

Take TN 165 from Tellico Plains to Forest Road 210. The route follows Tellico River past Bald River Falls, where you can pull off to view the magnificent falls. A few miles farther, stop to view pools of teeming trout at historic Pheasant Fields Fish Rearing Pools. Small campgrounds, picnic areas and trailheads flank this scenic route.

Getting there

35.33805, -84.20878 · 35°20'17.0"N 84°12'31.6"W

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Typical weather

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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F515564738187908984746254
Low °F283137445463666557453531
Precip in4.64.94.94.84.94.55.34.14.13.14.85.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.6 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 Tellico River Road

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

Camping near Tellico River Road

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

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