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
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently closed

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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Lauren V

Verified

October 22, 2021 Stayed at: 075, Loop: D

One of our favorite places to be.

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Bobby F

Verified

October 21, 2021 Stayed at: 066, Loop: C

I needed to cancel a reservation in the second day there. I was not allowed to get any money back. The campground made double money off of my site and I got nothing in return

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Tracy R

Verified

October 20, 2021 Stayed at: 060, Loop: C

This campsite is great. Indian Boundary has no bad spots. There is alot to do and the most beautiful lake!

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ROBERT P

Verified

October 18, 2021 Stayed at: 086, Loop: D

We love Indian Boundary, one of favorite campgrounds in the area. Plenty to do, and larged wooded sites.

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Tracy W

Verified

October 18, 2021 Stayed at: 013, Loop: A

Great location.

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Mark T

Verified

October 14, 2021 Stayed at: 039, Loop: B

The lake is very beautiful and there are a a lot of places to hike or fish. We have been camping at Indian Boundary for over 20 years. It is an excellent place to camp, the hosts are top notch, and the facilities are clean and tidy. I would recommend this campground to anyone.

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Adalberto A

Verified

October 14, 2021 Stayed at: 068, Loop: C

Bathrooms super clean

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David T

Verified

October 13, 2021 Stayed at: 085, Loop: D

Great hiking trails

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Linda E

Verified

October 13, 2021 Stayed at: 031, Loop: B

A beautiful place to stay. Campground was clean and quite. Children were having a great time. Bathrooms were very clean. Campground host was excellent. Lots to do in this area. Only minor problem was that there is no wifi, so be prepared. Nearest wifi is about 5 mi away and sketchy at best.

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Veronica G

Verified

October 12, 2021 Stayed at: 010, Loop: A

We had 2 campsites (A10 & A15). Our friends were staying in A10 and had an medical issue with smoke from the neighbors campfire. They set up a tent on our site (A15). When we asked the campground host about parking our vehicles at A10 she said we could not unless we physically stayed there. Regardless, that we paid for the site.... She would not budge despite our efforts to reason with her so we left A10 vacant and parked at A15 and some vacant parallel parking along the road. While we were there for almost a week, we noticed several sites with a pop up shelters and/or camp chairs with no one occupying the sites. Super frustrating that the rules were not enforced to all sites. Last, the camp hosts in loop B had a hammock swing set up but no one else is allowed hammocks. Overall, we really enjoy this campground and clean restrooms but need more consistency in the rules and regulations.

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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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