Indian Boundary Recreation Area is the crown jewel of the South Zone of the Cherokee National Forest on the Tellico Ranger District. This family-oriented campground offers a swim beach and picnic area with grills and an accessible picnic pavilion, as well as a fantastic, 3.2-mile hiking and biking trail around the lake. Spectacular mountain views, glimpses of wildlife, and a peaceful setting await visitors who come to Indian Boundary.
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Indian Boundary Campground offers a beautiful, tranquil setting with well-maintained facilities, spacious and shaded campsites, and clean bathrooms, making it an ideal location for family-friendly activities like hiking, swimming, and kayaking. Many visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and the helpful camp hosts, as well as the scenic lake and beach area. However, some concerns include limited bathroom facilities, occasional rudeness from park rangers, and the lack of cell service, which may impact convenience. Overall, it's a cherished spot for many campers who enjoy the natural beauty and outdoor experiences it provides.
They have lost their minds. The camp host live in shabby huts. They ride around on golf carts searching for things to sic the park service on you. The park service is out and out rude. The two times we went that as all that was being talked about. Its really sad. Me and my family have been camping there for close to 50 years.
We love camping at Indian Boundary. It is a beautiful setting, great campsites, and generally friendly camp hosts. We did have a negative experience during our July stay, however. The day before we were to leave I hooked up my tow dolly to the hitch on my motorhome. The wheels were just outside the timber barriers of the campsite, but I had stored the dolly just outside the timbers all during our stay. We were sitting on our site when a sheriff's deputy pulled up along with a park ranger. They proceeded to treat me somewhat like a criminal as they advised me that I could not have anything stored outside of the timber barriers on my campsite. I advised that I had just hooked up the dolly as we were preparing to leave fairly early the next morning. During the days of our stay the camp host had not said anything to us about the tow dolly being stored just outside the timbers. I told them I would unhook it and store it on the site, and did so. After they left we rode through the campground and noted numerous sites with bikes, kayaks, and various outer items stored outside the timber barriers of the campsites. Very disappointed that they used this approach to advise us of the issue instead of just the camp host or just the park ranger stopping by and advising us of the issue.
Great campground. Very affordable with clean facilities. The staff was very friendly
The only thing that I didn't care for was that they close the gates at 10 PM.
Our family visited Indian Boundary on several occasions to enjoy the mountain lake and beach but we bought a camper and have enjoyed two weekend stays in the campground. The campground has a nice layout in wooded surroundings. Electricity, water, waste dump, and public restrooms are provided and a privately owned/operated store in the campground provides about anything you’d need and more. Food, Ice, a few groceries, basic medicines, diapers, gifts, firewood, kayak rental and more are available. The campsites have picnic tables, fire rings, and nice, flat groveled surfaces for your tent or camper. Water spigots are dotted around the campground to provide water apart from the water fill and black/grey water dump station. There is a nice beach on the mountain lake with a boat launch opposite from the beach area for canoes and kayak launch. The park is strict about campers keeping campers, vehicles, and trailers either within the log marked campsite area or parked in the public parking spaces throughout the park. I’ve seen it enforced so keep that in mind. If you want a peaceful getaway, this park is a great choice.
We love Indian Boundary Campground because it has so much to offer right on grounds. We walked the lake perimeter trail every day (maybe 45 minutes to an hour). Their is a beach front and a real plus, a store on grounds to get ice and other necessities. The drive to town is about 30 minutes if you're looking for a little civilization. There is also a visitor center there. One can also drive from the campground to scenic sites and hiking trails.
This campground is amazing! The view of the stars at the pier at night is breathtaking! Perfect quiet campground for families. Perfect little loops for bike riding with kids and the beach is relaxing and great for all ages. We will definitely make this campground a yearly tradition.
We love this place! The campsite are spacious, clean, and well maintained. The trail around the lake is nice, bring a canoe or kayak & enjoy the lake. Don’t forget your sand toys for the beach area.
What an enjoyable off the grid experience. The lake is amazing, the views are extraordinary. Not going to fit really big campers however, good place for us who have 24 ft and under. 😊
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Location & Directions for Indian Boundary
205 Ranger Station Rd, Tellico Plains, TN 37385 United States
From I-75 at Sweetwater, Tennessee, take State Route 68 to Tellico Plains.
From Highway 68 in Tellico Plains, take Highway 165 (Cherohala Skyway) east for 16 mi. Turn left onto Forest Development Road 345 and travel 2 mi to the entrance.