Big Oak Cove Campground

Campground · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Cherokee National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1
Bookable site
2,526 ft
Elevation

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

The facts

  • 1 bookable site
  • 4 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • Loops: Scan and Pay

Site types

  • 3 Management
  • 1 Standard Nonelectric

Book on Recreation.gov

4 campsites at Big Oak Cove Campground

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
ScanPay 2Scan and PayManagement————
ScanPay 3Scan and PayManagement————
ScanPay 4Scan and PayManagement————
StandardScan and PayStandard Nonelectric————

Getting there

35.26430, -84.08680 · 35°15'51.5"N 84°5'12.5"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, 14.1 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 Big Oak Cove Campground

Can you reserve a site at Big Oak Cove Campground?
Yes, Big Oak Cove Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Big Oak Cove Campground have?
4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

Camping near Big Oak Cove Campground

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

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