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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

German M

Verified

July 2, 2025 Stayed at: 046, Loop: B

5

As in the past we have always had an excellent experience. Excellent hosts!

Barry W

Verified

July 1, 2025 Stayed at: 074, Loop: D

2

I love this campground. I have camped there for years so it’s hard to write a bad review but… it’s only one thing actually but it’s huge. The campground has a drainage issue that with any basic rain shower turns the campsite into a mud hole. It’s 80% of the sites that are affected. I camp over 15 times a year there and for the last three years it’s an issue. There is no gravel left in the sites so the water just runs from site to site and takes hours to soak in. Every site needs multiple loads of crush and run gravel and the drainage ditches needs looked into for blockages. If the sites had a good rock base then possibly the run off would not be so bad. I have a camper but for people with tents forget it if it rains as the tent from the bottom will get filled with water. Lastly 50% of the fire pits are rusted out past saving so they need replaced and the wood boarders for the sites are rotted out or broken which also causing water run off issues. I love this place and the camp host there are the best in the business. Its a Federal upkeep issue that’s been neglected. It’s years past time to spend money on rock, drainage study and basic site maintenance. It’s a full three years past time!

David S

Verified

July 1, 2025 Stayed at: 018, Loop: A

4

Love Indian Boundary Campground and Lake!! Enjoy being there.

Jim M

Verified

June 30, 2025 Stayed at: 057, Loop: C

5

Quiet, Beautiful campground on the Cherahola Skyway. We really enjoyed our stay at Indian Boundary Campground the facilities are nice and the campground hosts are very helpful and friendly. We will be staying here whenever we pass through the area.

Danny L

Verified

June 30, 2025 Stayed at: 022, Loop: A

2

This was a strange trip. We have been camping here for 40 years. This time we had two sites in our name. One for us and one for my daughter and her husband for part of the time. My son and is wife for the other part. My daughter left on Wedesday morning. Before she was gone 7 hours they had someone over there trying to give them our campsite. Claiming it had been abandoned. My husband told her no it hasn't it is my site and I am right next door. We will be putting a tent up when the rain stops. The next morning (it rained before we could the tent up that night) they sent a Forest Dept employee by. We state the rules to her because we know the rules. Told her the tent would be up in the next hour now that the rain had stopped. She said who is staying there. We pointed to my son and his wife. She said they have to sleep there. Of course they will. Before this happened they had given the site next to us to a couple. When the people came who had booked the site (so 21?), they couldn't get on it because the people were gone for the day. How are they selling sites that people have paid for to other people. Our site (23) they had someone there they were trying to put on it but we had already paid for it. Yet there was another site that for 3 days only a canopy pulled down over a table with a kayak. No tent and no people but they didn't put anyone in their site. I don't know what they are trying to do but according to the rules you can't sell a site someone has paid for. It says that is at least an $80 fine. So why were they trying to sell our site that we had already paid for. It doesn't make sense.

Janet D

Verified

June 27, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: A

5

Indian Boundary continues to be my favorite place to camp. Shout out to Martha, Campground A host…she is so nice and helpful and the bathrooms are the cleanest in the campground!

Paul S

Verified

June 27, 2025 Stayed at: 010, Loop: A

4

Site was clean and ready for setup.
Recommend additional water connection in the shower to allowing for rinsing floor.
Would like to see additional hours for the camp store.

MIKE M

Verified

June 26, 2025 Stayed at: 005, Loop: A

5

CAMPSITES ARE GOOD SIZE. VERY QUIET. HOSTS VERY NICE.

Michael M

Verified

June 25, 2025 Stayed at: 053, Loop: C

4

Indian Boundary Is 1 Of Our favorite Parks. Quite, Clean, Good Large Sites, Lake Good Hiking Around Lake, Beach, Etc.

Jeannie B

Verified

June 25, 2025 Stayed at: 080, Loop: D

5

It was my first time ever staying here and it was the best camping experience that my family has ever had. We will definitely be booking another stay.

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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