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About Dennis Cove Campground
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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Potable Water
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (190)
What Guests Are Saying
Dennis Cove Campground is praised for its beautiful scenery, well-maintained campsites, and friendly camp host, Dale, who enhances the overall experience with his knowledge and hospitality. Campers appreciate the peaceful and secluded atmosphere, ideal for unplugging and enjoying nature, with easy access to hiking trails and a lovely creek. However, some reviews mention minor issues, such as the need for better bathroom facilities and occasional maintenance concerns, while overall, the campground remains a favored destination for many.
What Guests Are Saying
Dennis Cove Campground is praised for its beautiful scenery, well-maintained campsites, and friendly camp host, Dale, who enhances the overall experience with his knowledge and hospitality. Campers appreciate the peaceful and secluded atmosphere, ideal for unplugging and enjoying nature, with easy access to hiking trails and a lovely creek. However, some reviews mention minor issues, such as the need for better bathroom facilities and occasional maintenance concerns, while overall, the campground remains a favored destination for many.
Review Summary
Elizabeth T
VerifiedJuly 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
Our stay at the campground this weekend was not good. There were only 4 sites taken on Saturday best we could tell. A lady in a Van , appeared to be by herself she just stayed to herself and the the Camp host site and then another group of what appeared to be children and 2 aggressive dogs on the other side of campground. The site host and the children/dog site obviously were of some relation/ acquaintance they ran back and forth all weekend. The dogs were very aggressive acting , lunging and barking on the end of their ties every time I walked to bathroom. I was scared they were going to break loose. The children would be sent from the host site to scream at the dogs or throw them in a car. I was attempting to change clothes in the women’s bathroom Sunday and a knock at the door was a girl , I told her I was freshening up would be a moment . She made a growling noise and walked off, she then came back beating on the door screaming there is only 1 bathroom . I quickly got dressed and came out , this is one of the children with the host inbetween the 2 sites. My husband and I packed up and left a day early . We could not enjoy the campground , between the dogs , and no respect, from the host guest or family whatever they were . There were broken glass beer bottles all around our site. We will not go back unless a host change.
Elizabeth T
VerifiedJuly 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
Our stay at the campground this weekend was not good. There were only 4 sites taken on Saturday best we could tell. A lady in a Van , appeared to be by herself she just stayed to herself and the the Camp host site and then another group of what appeared to be children and 2 aggressive dogs on the other side of campground. The site host and the children/dog site obviously were of some relation/ acquaintance they ran back and forth all weekend. The dogs were very aggressive acting , lunging and barking on the end of their ties every time I walked to bathroom. I was scared they were going to break loose. The children would be sent from the host site to scream at the dogs or throw them in a car. I was attempting to change clothes in the women’s bathroom Sunday and a knock at the door was a girl , I told her I was freshening up would be a moment . She made a growling noise and walked off, she then came back beating on the door screaming there is only 1 bathroom . I quickly got dressed and came out , this is one of the children with the host inbetween the 2 sites. My husband and I packed up and left a day early . We could not enjoy the campground , between the dogs , and no respect, from the host guest or family whatever they were . There were broken glass beer bottles all around our site. We will not go back unless a host change.
Elizabeth T
VerifiedJuly 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
Our stay at the campground this weekend was not good. There were only 4 sites taken on Saturday best we could tell. A lady in a Van , appeared to be by herself she just stayed to herself and the the Camp host site and then another group of what appeared to be children and 2 aggressive dogs on the other side of campground. The site host and the children/dog site obviously were of some relation/ acquaintance they ran back and forth all weekend. The dogs were very aggressive acting , lunging and barking on the end of their ties every time I walked to bathroom. I was scared they were going to break loose. The children would be sent from the host site to scream at the dogs or throw them in a car. I was attempting to change clothes in the women’s bathroom Sunday and a knock at the door was a girl , I told her I was freshening up would be a moment . She made a growling noise and walked off, she then came back beating on the door screaming there is only 1 bathroom . I quickly got dressed and came out , this is one of the children with the host inbetween the 2 sites. My husband and I packed up and left a day early . We could not enjoy the campground , between the dogs , and no respect, from the host guest or family whatever they were . There were broken glass beer bottles all around our site. We will not go back unless a host change.
Tamatha F
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
Great to be able to reserve a site. Sites were level. Bathrooms were clean. Camp host very friendly. Small campground and everyone was quiet.
Affordable prices. Great place to camp if you're ok with no hook-ups. The breakfast at Black Bear Resort is great!
Tamatha F
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
Great to be able to reserve a site. Sites were level. Bathrooms were clean. Camp host very friendly. Small campground and everyone was quiet.
Affordable prices. Great place to camp if you're ok with no hook-ups. The breakfast at Black Bear Resort is great!
Tamatha F
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
Great to be able to reserve a site. Sites were level. Bathrooms were clean. Camp host very friendly. Small campground and everyone was quiet.
Affordable prices. Great place to camp if you're ok with no hook-ups. The breakfast at Black Bear Resort is great!
Alisha S
VerifiedMay 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
I so badly wanted to love this campground. I did love that it's essentially for tents only and very small. However there are only a couple camp sites that are not on the road and the bathroom situation isn't the best (but not the worse either). The river that runs through the campground is very pretty and there is nice hiking nearby. Never saw or met the campground host.
Alisha S
VerifiedMay 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
I so badly wanted to love this campground. I did love that it's essentially for tents only and very small. However there are only a couple camp sites that are not on the road and the bathroom situation isn't the best (but not the worse either). The river that runs through the campground is very pretty and there is nice hiking nearby. Never saw or met the campground host.
Alisha S
VerifiedMay 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
I so badly wanted to love this campground. I did love that it's essentially for tents only and very small. However there are only a couple camp sites that are not on the road and the bathroom situation isn't the best (but not the worse either). The river that runs through the campground is very pretty and there is nice hiking nearby. Never saw or met the campground host.
Drury F
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
Great trails around, river access behind campsites. Lacks any seclusion from other campers, and some were chopping wood at 7am. Otherwise a nice environment.
Location & Directions for Dennis Cove Campground
4400 Unicoi Drive, Unicoi, TN 37692 United States
Elevation: 799 ft
Getting There
Take US 321/TN 67 East out of Hampton, TN. Turn right onto Dennis Cove Road and drive approximately 5 mi. Dennis Cove Road is steep with hairpin turns, so plan to drive slowly.
Highway access
Dennis Cove Campground is accessible via US 321 and TN 67, which can be taken from Hampton, TN.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
11AM
- The campground gate is closed from 10 PM to 7 AM, except for emergencies.
- Check-in must occur before the day after your arrival date to avoid site forfeiture.
- There are specific established hours, but they are not provided.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Safety & rules
- The campground opens for the 2026 season on April 27th and does not offer long-term camping.
- Alcohol is not allowed in the campground.
Vehicles & parking
- Each RV counts as one of the two permitted vehicles per site.
- All equipment should fit on the site pad, and vehicles must park in designated areas.
Wildlife & food storage
- Food and trash must be stored according to bear safety requirements, or you may receive a ticket.
Fires & fuel
- Do not transport firewood; obtain it locally to prevent pest spread.
- Use only designated fire rings for fires and do not burn non-wood materials.
Pets
- Pets must be leashed at all times, and owners must clean up after them.
Local regulations
- Guests must read and follow all posted campground rules.
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