Katy Branch
Campground · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
North Cherokee National Forest & Wildlife Management Area (National Forest/Wildlife Management Area) · Restricted Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 125
- People per site
- 1,500 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Katy Branch, a former Youth Conservation Corp Camp, is a private outdoor pavilion surrounded by beautiful Tennessee woodlands in the Cherokee National Forest.Recreation
Forested land is available for hiking and exploration and an open area is available for group activities.Facilities
Rental facilities include an open pavilion with fireplace and three large picnic tables. The pavilion is attached to a building that contains two accessible restrooms and a "kitchen" area with stainless steel sink, microwave and refrigerator. A large outdoor charcoal grill and five folding tables and 80 folding chairs are also available with the rental. The pavilion is located about .5 miles on a gravel road, closed to the public.Natural Features
Katy Branch is located in open woodland. A more heavily forested area and an open area, part of which is used for parking, is adjacent to the pavilion area.Nearby Attractions
Katy Branch is located about half-way between the towns of Greeneville and Erwin. Though it is not located on the Nolichucky River, the river is only about .5 miles away.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (423) 638-4109.The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- Up to 125 people per site
- Loops: Katy Branch
Site types
- 1 Group Standard Area Electric
Amenities
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables.
1 campsite at Katy Branch
Check-in 10:00 AM · Check-out 11:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katy Branch | Katy Branch | Group Standard Area Electric | — | Gravel | Slight | — | 125 | 🐾 |
Getting there
36.17538, -82.52737 · 36°10'31.4"N 82°31'38.5"W
Typical weather
Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 47°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 47 | 51 | 59 | 68 | 76 | 83 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 70 | 59 | 50 |
| Low °F | 25 | 27 | 33 | 41 | 50 | 58 | 62 | 61 | 55 | 43 | 33 | 28 |
| Precip in | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 5.1 | 5.5 | 4.8 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 3.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.1 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 Katy Branch
- Can you reserve a site at Katy Branch?
- Yes, Katy Branch is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Katy Branch have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Katy Branch?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Katy Branch.
Camping near Katy Branch
- Horse Creek Pavilion DAY USE 8.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Horse Creek Recreation Area 8.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN) 10.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- The Laurels Picnic Area Pavilions 15.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Katy Branch 0.2 mi · Facility
- Bald Mountains 8 mi · Facility
- Erwin National Fish Hatchery 8.1 mi · Facility
- Nolichucky River 8.7 mi · Facility
- International Storytelling Center 8.7 mi · Facility
- Pinnacle Tower Hike 9.9 mi · Facility
- Unaka Mountain Scenic Drive 10.5 mi · Facility
- Unaka Mountains 11.2 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (423) 638-4109
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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