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 General Store
Pet Friendly 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.

Available sites

86 total sites

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store General Store
Pet friendly 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
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see availability.

86 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 003, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 004, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 005, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 006, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 007, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 008, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 009, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 010, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 011, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 012, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 013, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 014, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 015, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 016, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 017, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 018, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 019, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 020, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 021, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 022, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 023, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 024, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 028, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 029, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 030, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 031, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 032, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 033, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 034, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 035, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 036, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 037, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 038, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 039, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 040, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 041, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 042, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 043, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 044, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 045, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 046, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 047, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 048, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 049, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 050, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 051, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 052, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 053, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 054, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 055, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 056, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 057, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 058, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 059, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 060, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 061, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 062, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 063, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 064, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 065, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 066, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 067, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 068, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 069, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 070, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 071, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 073, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 074, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 075, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 076, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 077, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 078, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 079, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 080, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 081, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 082, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 083, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 084, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 085, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 086, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 087, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 088, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 089, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 090, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 091, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel

Reviews

740 reviews

Summary

AI generated

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.

Based on guest feedback

4.6

Overall rating

Based on 740 reviews

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5 stars 74.6% (552)
4 stars 15.7% (116)
3 stars 6.5% (48)
2 stars 1.9% (14)
1 star 1.4% (10)

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john t

Verified

May 26, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: A

Beautiful campground host are very helpful. will return!

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Darla J

Verified

May 25, 2025 Stayed at: 050, Loop: B

Our site had flooded #50 we had a muddy mess. But we still had a great time great neighbors to camp with. The website had said there wasn’t any sites but there was several. I do not like the website. It always shows full.

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Mark S

Verified

May 25, 2025 Stayed at: 075, Loop: D

Great camping area. Local hiking. Will return again.

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john m

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May 25, 2025 Stayed at: 028, Loop: B

1st time to Indian Boundary and definitely not the last. Camp sites are spread out enough to offer some privacy. Very wooded and trails throughout and a 3.5 mi trail around the lake. Community shower/bathrooms clean. The general store has everything you could possibly forget. I rented a paddle board there to enjoy the lake. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Perfect spot to bring your motorcycle and ride the Cherahola Skyway and The Tail of the Dragon.

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Jamie S

Verified

May 23, 2025 Stayed at: 032, Loop: B

All sites include electric hookups. There is potable water available near the dump station. Most of the sites are large and well spaced with a picnic table and lantern hook. We stayed in Loop B, our favorite. Loop A is on the lake and it's beautiful, however it's a very active part of the campground. A lot of local people stay here and they gave us some good information about what to do and where to eat. We camp a lot and would love to camp close to home but Helene made that difficult. Our favorite campgrounds washed away. Indian Boundary is about 3 hours from our home and it's beautiful. Tellico Plains is the closest town and it's about 14 mi from the campground. Grocery stores are limited but there is a Mennonite Farmers Market a little ways from town that sells fresh everything (cash only!). There are some good restaurants and a museum with a great gift shop (reasonable prices). There is a dog store that has a wash area to wash your dog yourself. We did not get to do this because it was closed when we were there but WHAT A GREAT IDEA!! There is no cell service here but we were able to connect to satellites and text. That was amazing!!!!! It's a really good area.

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Mark S

Verified

May 22, 2025 Stayed at: 029, Loop: B

Reserved 3 nights and chose to not cancel due to weather forecast. I hoped the weather would clear and I could stay a night or at least picnic at the site for one of the days reserved. Camp ranger quoted the rules that said you must check in within 24 hours and that I could not stay.

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Judy L

Verified

May 22, 2025 Stayed at: 019, Loop: A

Very lovely camp site and lake beach beautiful

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Vicki S

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May 19, 2025 Stayed at: 082, Loop: D

Absolutely stunning campground. Highly recommend if you want to be off the grid. Quiet and beautiful. No cell service

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Olivia B

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May 18, 2025 Stayed at: 010, Loop: A

When arriving at our reserved site someone was already occupying them, our loop A host was not at their site so we went to loop B host for help. the loop B host was incredibly helpful and kind, however the loop A host was extremely rude and we never personally spoken to by loop A host and they didn’t personally resolve our issue, the loop B host just happened to have an available spot for us to switch to thankfully! The bathrooms were extremely clean and well kept with how busy the camp ground was. It was a very family friendly experience. However if you are looking for a secluded camp ground with more privacy this may not be the location for you as all the sites are pretty close together and there is not much privacy. The beach area and pavilion was extremely well kept and was not crowded at all. Lots of opportunity for swimming, boating and fishing. Overall we had a great weekend.

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DeeDee H

Verified

May 18, 2025 Stayed at: 054, Loop: C

Indian Boundary is one of our favorite campgrounds! We love the forested area and creek around the sites, as well as lake for fishing and biking/hiking. We plan to return every year we can.

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Location & Directions for Indian Boundary

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

Elevation: 553 ft

Getting There

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.

Nearest town

Tellico Plains, TN - 16 mi

About 26 min to downtown

Highway access

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

Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The closest entrance is: Townsend Entrance

Approximate drive: 35 mi · 1 hr (60 min)

Near Yosemite National Park

The closest entrance is: Arch Rock Entrance

Approximate drive: 58.4 mi · over 1 hr (100 min)

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Last updated: November 3, 2026

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