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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Becky S

Verified

August 22, 2026 Stayed at: 011, Loop: A

The campground and area is beautiful! A great place to unwind since there's no wifi or cell service within the campground. We stayed in loop A. My only negative comment is that there is only 1 shower and 2 toilet stalls in the ladies bathroom. Since the sites don't have water at the site and also no sewer on-site there's a lot of people needing to use the bathhouse.

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Scott A

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August 21, 2026 Stayed at: 035, Loop: B

Beautiful place. Best of all--very dark skies for stargazers. Unfortunately, many people have discovered cheap super high powered flashlights. Boo!!!! They shine them all over like crazy. Quiet hours should include not just sound but, also lights. There are no fish left in the lake. The surrounding region is full of neo-nazis. Boo!!!!!

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Mike W

Verified

August 20, 2026 Stayed at: 015, Loop: A

We spent two nights at Indian Boundary Campground and really enjoyed our stay. The entire campground was clean, well maintained, and a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

The campsites have power, along with a firepit and picnic table at each site. All of the sites we saw appeared to be back-in sites, but there were definitely sites large enough to accommodate bigger rigs. Whether you’re tent camping, traveling in a Class B like our Winnebago Revel, or bringing a Class A, there seems to be something here for just about everyone.

The bathrooms were clean and well maintained, and the camp store was convenient for picking up some of those little things you may have forgotten.

One of the highlights is the fantastic beach and lake. We watched our neighbors catch a fish, and my wife spent some time out on the dock painting a landscape of the lake and surrounding mountains. It’s just a beautiful, peaceful setting.

We had a wonderful two-night stay and would definitely come back. If you’re looking for a clean, scenic campground with good amenities and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the lake, Indian Boundary is well worth a visit!

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Katie M

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August 20, 2026 Stayed at: 063, Loop: C

This was a beautiful, quiet campground. The bathrooms were always clean. The woman at the camp store was so nice and helpful. We spent so much time on the peaceful lake.

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Richard S

Verified

August 20, 2026 Stayed at: 033, Loop: B

We love camping at beautiful Indian Boundary.

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Musetta C

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August 18, 2026 Stayed at: 034, Loop: B

The campground was muddy and messy. We only stayed one night out of 3 reserved.

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Jeffery N

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August 17, 2026 Stayed at: 033, Loop: B

Our site was very secluded. When the warning says no bigger than 26 ft....listen to it! We were right at 26 ft and it was tough getting backed in. We were across the street from the bathrooms, so there was a lot of foot and cycle traffic in and out of there. Also didn't love the little gravels in the space. Almost as bad as sand at the beach. But, all in, we loved the campground and our time there. The lake and area there is indescribably beautiful.

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Philip F

Verified

August 10, 2026 Stayed at: 032, Loop: B

The campground hosts do a great job!

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Channon R

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August 10, 2026 Stayed at: 077, Loop: D

Beautiful area, lots of trees/woods, quiet campground with lots of space between sites.

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Janet L

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August 10, 2026 Stayed at: 058, Loop: C

We loved the park. It was our first visit We hiked, biked, kayaked and swam. Well maintained campsites. Clean bathrooms. Perfect place to camp with family. Enjoyed ice-cream and checkers at the country store. We will definitely be returning customers.

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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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