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

Julie J

Verified

September 20, 2020 Stayed at: 009, Loop: A

5

We LOVE Indian Boundary. It is one of the first places we went camping over 20 years ago and we have such fond memories. Really enjoy walking the trail (3.1 miles) around the Indian Boundary Lake. The camp store has everything just in case you forgot something...including ice and fire wood. My kids enjoyed fishing and we also took our dog. Campsites are great and far enough from your neighbors but close enough to bathrooms. Very shaded and perfect for hammocks.
This is our favorite campground!

Mark W

Verified

September 23, 2020 Stayed at: 031, Loop: B

5

Great campground!

Robert H

Verified

September 24, 2020 Stayed at: 089, Loop: D

3

Indian Boundary Campground is located in a beautiful wooded setting and most sites are large and shaded. However, there are a few problems worth noting:

1. The campsite symbols and site numbers on the Recreation.gov map don't line up with the roads on the map, making it difficult to identify the site number for a particular site even if you've seen it in person.

2. The length limit of every site is listed as 36' even though many of the sites are much longer. Per both the campground host and the person I spoke with at the Forest Service office, the 36' limit is not enforce unless exceeding the limit leads to damage to the site (including the timbers outlining the gravel pads).

3. Although most sites are limited to 30 amps, some sites have 50 amps. However, the web sites doesn't identify which sites have 50 amps. They're all described as "Standard Electric."

4. Many of the sites with 50 amps have significant slopes away from or toward the road. Because of the problem noted in Item 1, it's difficult to know whether backing into a particular site will result in the back wheels of a Class A motorhome being lifted off the ground in order to level the coach.On

5. Although the sites are outlined by timbers and filled with gravel, my jacks sank well below the surface on my first attempt at leveling. I used two wooden jack pads (cut from 2x12's) under each jack on the second attempt and they worked, but the bottom pad was still pushed into the muddy gravel. Of course, this is just my experience on one site. It may not be a more general problem.

6. Many of the sites are angled sharply away from the relatively narrow roads in the campground, making it difficult to maneuver a longer coach into the site without driving well off the road and/or pad boundaries. That may be why they have a 36' length limit, but it would make more sense to go out and describe each site a little more accurately rather than make them "one size fits all."

I'll be back next month.

Kevin R

Verified

September 25, 2020 Stayed at: 011, Loop: A

5

Nice campground, well kept, clean, friendly hosts. Great trail around the lake and perfect for kayaking

Jim M

Verified

September 27, 2020 Stayed at: 037, Loop: B

5

Great location and top notch campsites. Camp Hosts and volunteers run a tight ship and keep a spotless camp. Lake is beautiful and 3.1 mile trail around is well maintained. Tell II Plains is great little town. Great hiking and fishing are everywhere.

Amy B

Verified

September 27, 2020 Stayed at: 031, Loop: B

5

I love that the campground has a general store and clean bathrooms. I also love the views from the water just a very peaceful feeling

Laura O

Verified

September 28, 2020 Stayed at: 075, Loop: D

5

This place is beautiful!! We can't wait to go back!

Francisco P

Verified

October 1, 2020 Stayed at: 051, Loop: B

5

Great location to spend some days in a really relaxed mode. The lake is wonderful to spend some hours kayaking or playing on the beach with your kids.
Be aware that you will not have a cell phone signal or internet access there. The closest place with a signal if you need it is on the way to Robinsville.

Eric T

Verified

October 2, 2020 Stayed at: 040, Loop: B

5

Chose this place on a whim for my sons first camping trip and it was perfect we will definitely be back. Rented kayaks from the general store they are so nice!

Kelly L

Verified

October 4, 2020 Stayed at: 075, Loop: D

4

Most relaxing campground with a beautiful beach area!

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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