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Indian Boundary

Indian Boundary Lake
Indian Boundary Beach
Indian Boundary Store, located in campground
Picnic pavilion at day use area
Indian Boundary Lake and swimming beach

Featured amenities

General Store
Pet Friendly

About Indian Boundary

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.

Number of accommodations: 86

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Hiking

Mountain Biking

Swimming

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - Apr 16 to Nov 2

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store
Pet friendly
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • General Store
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

86 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 029, Loop: B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 031, Loop: B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 033, Loop: B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 034, Loop: B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 035, Loop: B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 036, Loop: B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 037, Loop: B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 038, Loop: B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 039, Loop: B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 040, Loop: B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 041, Loop: B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 042, Loop: B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 043, Loop: B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 044, Loop: B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 045, Loop: B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 046, Loop: B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 047, Loop: B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 048, Loop: B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 049, Loop: B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 050, Loop: B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 051, Loop: B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 052, Loop: B
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 053, Loop: C
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 054, Loop: C
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 055, Loop: C
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 056, Loop: C
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 057, Loop: C
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 058, Loop: C
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 059, Loop: C
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 060, Loop: C
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 061, Loop: C
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 062, Loop: C
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 063, Loop: C
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 064, Loop: C
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 065, Loop: C
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 066, Loop: C
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 067, Loop: C
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 068, Loop: C
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 069, Loop: C
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 070, Loop: C
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 071, Loop: C
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 073, Loop: D
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 074, Loop: D
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 075, Loop: D
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 076, Loop: D
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 077, Loop: D
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 078, Loop: D
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 079, Loop: D
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 080, Loop: D
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 081, Loop: D
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 082, Loop: D
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 083, Loop: D
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 084, Loop: D
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 085, Loop: D
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 086, Loop: D
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 087, Loop: D
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 088, Loop: D
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 089, Loop: D
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 090, Loop: D
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 091, Loop: D
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available

Reviews (605)

What Guests Are Saying

Indian Boundary is praised for its beautiful natural surroundings, well-maintained hiking trails, and spacious campsites, making it a favorite for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Many reviews highlight the friendly staff and clean facilities, contributing to a peaceful camping experience. However, some guests noted noise issues from barking dogs and other campers, as well as challenges with the reservation system and outdated bathroom facilities.

Review Summary

4.6
605 reviews
5
75.9%
459
4
15.4%
93
3
5.6%
34
2
1.8%
11
1
1.3%
8

Philip L

Verified

April 25, 2025 Stayed at: 036, Loop: B

5

This campground is worth the trip! The sites are spacious and well-separated so I didn't feel hemmed in. The beach and trail around the lake are well kept up and very scenic. The restrooms and showers are clean and the water is hot. I enjoyed my one-night stay here and will consider staying here again on future trips. Roadtrek Zion Slumber Class B 21' RV owner.

Stephen R

Verified

January 22, 2025 Stayed at: 086, Loop: D

5

Great campsite. Easy walking distance to restrooms. Very clean.

Robert B

Verified

November 12, 2024 Stayed at: 071, Loop: C

5

Great site. Quiet (it was the last weekend of the season...), nice restrooms and showers. Staff at camp store was the greatest. Excellent facilities.

ronald c

Verified

November 12, 2024 Stayed at: 020, Loop: A

5

The boundary is our go to place. It is nestled in the Tellico Ranger District of the Cherokee National Forest. Perfect for hiking, kayaking, bike riding, fishing and plain old relaxing and enjoying the views and scenery. Best of all, a nice hot shower at the end of your active day.

Tori S

Verified

November 11, 2024 Stayed at: 042, Loop: B

5

We love IBC !!! Great place to tent camp & no cell phone service 😊
The lake is wonderful & a very nice trail to walk around the lake.

Stephen F

Verified

November 8, 2024 Stayed at: 003, Loop: A

4

Campground host was very friendly and helpful. Bathrooms were very clean and my overall experience for the week was very good. Would like to have stayed for the weekend, but all those get booked so far in advance. Reservation system needs some work.

Lois R

Verified

November 8, 2024 Stayed at: 008, Loop: A

4

I have been visiting Indian Boundary campground for nearly 20 years, and always love returning there. Loop A has some of the nicest Lakeside campsites, however it also has the oldest bathrooms which need updating.
I love walking the path around the lake during the day, and looking at the stars at night. It is a beautiful place!

Danny C

Verified

November 7, 2024 Stayed at: 037, Loop: B

5

We love Indian Boundary campground and we have camped there several times. It is very popular and hard to to get a campsite

John H

Verified

November 6, 2024 Stayed at: 011, Loop: A

5

We have camped here since the 90’s and we enjoy it every time.

Bill M

Verified

November 6, 2024 Stayed at: 022, Loop: A

4

First time at IBC and it was, with a couple of exceptions, a wonderful experience. We stayed on the A loop, site 22. The site was perfect for our 13’ camper trailer.

We loved the location, and during the last week of Oct, the foliage was still very good, even if we missed the peak by a few days. We hiked the lake trail twice in two days — great fun for us and our two small pups. The lake was also a good spot for star gazing for a couple nights. I got a couple decent Milky Way shots although it was too late in the year to capture the galactic center. The Cherokee Nat’l Forest is recognized as a dark sky location in TN.

The first issue we noticed was the closed water spigot between 21 & 22, as was at least one other spigot. We walked to across 15 for water, which was not a terrible inconvenience, but . . .continuing with water problems, both sinks in the men’s and the women’s A loop bathrooms were missing faucet aerators. Consequently, water sprayed all over the counters and the mirrors, and anyone using the faucets! In talking to a guy who has been coming to IB 1-3 times a year for many years, he said the two water problems I just mentioned have been that way for a number of years. Sad.

Location Indian Boundary

Address:
205 Ranger Station Rd
Tellico Plains, TN, 37385
United States

Highway access

Indian Boundary Campground is accessible via I-75, taking State Route 68 to Tellico Plains, and then Highway 165 (Cherohala Skyway) east.

Latitude & Longitude: 35.4017 / -84.1072

Elevation: 553 feet

Nearby National Park

Yosemite National Park

Arch Rock Entrance

Approximate driving time: 1 hr 40 min

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: June 13, 2026

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