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 General Store
Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

86 total sites

RV Sites

86 sites

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

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 open - Apr 16 to Nov 2

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

Reviews (696)

What Guests Are Saying

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.

Review Summary

4.6
696 reviews
5
74.6%
519
4
15.7%
109
3
6.5%
45
2
1.9%
13
1
1.4%
10

Joe W

Verified

August 18, 2025 Stayed at: 024, Loop: A

5

Loved the trail around the lake, the kayaking, and the camping.

Erik O

Verified

August 19, 2025 Stayed at: 033, Loop: B

5

We really enjoyed our time here, taking advantage of kayaking on the lake, floating at the beach, riding the trails and visiting the waterfalls nearby. We will definitely be back!

Mindy P

Verified

August 28, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: A

4

We had a lovely time at Indian Boundary. Site 17 was nice. However, we made the mistake of not completely reading all the information about this campground. While there was an electric hookup, there was not a water hookup at the site. Fill your tank first! The site had easy, close access to the lake which was perfect for launching our paddle boards. There is a hiking/biking trail that loops the entire lake which was amazing! The sites were large, but there is a main trail entrance next to site 17. We weren't bothered by that, but if your wanting more privacy look at other sites. The driveway has a turn in it, so backing the camper in was a little different, but I had no issues. It was fairly level as well. The campground is beautiful! The lake was calm and peaceful making it perfect for paddle boarding or kayaking. The beach and recreation area is well maintained. The camp store was stocked nicely, and a blessing to have when we ran out of toilet paper. The shower houses could use some updating, but were clean. There is no cell service. We did hookup our Starlink for emergency calls which worked most of the time. During our stay there were a lot of biting flies which made it a little less enjoyable, but overall it was a good experience. I'm planning on returning next year.

Michael P

Verified

August 31, 2025 Stayed at: 054, Loop: C

5

Campsites are clean. Personnel are friendly

Donna N

Verified

September 2, 2025 Stayed at: 019, Loop: A

4

Lovely area and clean, well kept park! Only complaint is the firewood we bought at camp store. Very green and unburnable. We went into town and got some dry the next day and was able to get going. We woke up our first morning to the smell of lighter fluid! Our neighbor was going that route to get this wood to burn. Nobody on our loop had much success.
It’s a pet peeve for me. If you want campers to not bring wood (we don’t), it seems fair to offer burnable wood at a fair price.

Cassandra B

Verified

September 8, 2025 Stayed at: 081, Loop: D

4

We had a great site and the weather was perfect. It was one of the somewhat secluded sites and very peaceful.

Dennis M

Verified

September 12, 2025 Stayed at: 065, Loop: C

5

Very peaceful. Nice sites.

Garland H

Verified

September 14, 2025 Stayed at: 018, Loop: A

5

What a great stay! It was peaceful, not crowded...the weather was beautiful and temperate. Never had to turn on the air conditioning. Everything was neat and clean. Hosts were great and on top of everything.no issues with electric. The site is close to the water and very level. This was a very enjoyable visit. I return in a month!

George B

Verified

September 16, 2025 Stayed at: 032, Loop: B

4

Indian Boundary is our favorite campground. The host are very friendly and helpful. They do a great job of keeping the bathrooms and camp sites clean. However, who ever is in charge of the reservation system has seriously hurt those of the retired class that like to stay the full allotted time. By changing the booking to only 6 days into the not released days it prevents us from booking a full stay at a particular site unless at least 7 days are open to reserve ahead of the not released days. The problem is most sites will not stay available for 7 days. You are punishing the loyal customers to try and stop those that abuse the reservation system. And unless you love to hear dogs barking a lot you might not enjoy your stay. We have camped here for 15 years. There was not as many people bringing dogs that bark at everything. Thanks

Tim A

Verified

September 17, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: A

4

We camped at site A 17. Its was clean as were the restroom and showers. The campground was well kept and quiet time were observed although we camped during the week and it was half full. Beautiful sights around the lake and well kept trails. I would stay here again.

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.

Elevation: 553 feet

Nearby National Park

Yosemite National Park

Arch Rock Entrance

Approximate driving time: Over 1 hr (100 min)

Distance to downtown

16 mi drive to downtown Tellico Plains (about 26 min)

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: September 9, 2026

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