About Dennis Cove Campground
Number of accommodations: 14
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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 (183)
What Guests Are Saying
Dennis Cove Campground offers a quaint and charming camping experience with well-maintained sites and beautiful natural surroundings, making it ideal for tent camping. Campers appreciate the friendly and helpful host, Dale, and find the bathrooms clean and well-stocked. While some have noted issues with access roads and limited bathroom facilities during peak times, many express a desire to return due to the campground's peaceful atmosphere and proximity to hiking trails.
What Guests Are Saying
Dennis Cove Campground offers a quaint and charming camping experience with well-maintained sites and beautiful natural surroundings, making it ideal for tent camping. Campers appreciate the friendly and helpful host, Dale, and find the bathrooms clean and well-stocked. While some have noted issues with access roads and limited bathroom facilities during peak times, many express a desire to return due to the campground's peaceful atmosphere and proximity to hiking trails.
Review Summary
Cody M
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
Dale the camp host was extremely helpful and friendly. The best camp host I've met out of many.
Cody M
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
Dale the camp host was extremely helpful and friendly. The best camp host I've met out of many.
Brett W
VerifiedAugust 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
We loved Dale, the host. I mean seriously, he welcomed us, let us moved to a different site we preferred, since there was a cancellation, warned us to be careful about swimming in a certain (Twins, I think) waterfall because it's dangerous; he rakes the empty sites every day like a Zen rock garden. Apparently, when a snake was threatening a women's dog, he fended it off and grabbed it behind the head (does not kill snakes, releases them way up some mountain road). The guys was Appalachia personified--in the best way.
Brett W
VerifiedAugust 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
We loved Dale, the host. I mean seriously, he welcomed us, let us moved to a different site we preferred, since there was a cancellation, warned us to be careful about swimming in a certain (Twins, I think) waterfall because it's dangerous; he rakes the empty sites every day like a Zen rock garden. Apparently, when a snake was threatening a women's dog, he fended it off and grabbed it behind the head (does not kill snakes, releases them way up some mountain road). The guys was Appalachia personified--in the best way.
Brett W
VerifiedAugust 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
We loved Dale, the host. I mean seriously, he welcomed us, let us moved to a different site we preferred, since there was a cancellation, warned us to be careful about swimming in a certain (Twins, I think) waterfall because it's dangerous; he rakes the empty sites every day like a Zen rock garden. Apparently, when a snake was threatening a women's dog, he fended it off and grabbed it behind the head (does not kill snakes, releases them way up some mountain road). The guys was Appalachia personified--in the best way.
Elizabeth R
VerifiedAugust 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
We absolutely loved our anniversary get away here! I could not recommend Dennis Cove enough and we are planning on coming back on our way out to North Carolina in the future.
When you arrive there's plenty of trees that dampen out the exact sounds of conversation or music around you, and you have a nice flattened area to camp on. It's got very thin gravel over dirt and has a picnic table and fire pit, there's plenty of room for a tent (or multiple if you're camping with friends or kids) and your vehicle. We didn't have to worry about firewood because the camp host brought us multiple piles. The fellow campers were all very friendly, and the camp host was a great guy who gave us recommendations along with telling us great stories about his times on the mountains. Also this campground has filtered water and bathrooms with flushing toilets that were kept very clean.
Things nearby that we enjoyed were going to Watauga Lake which is just down the mountain, Unaka Mountain Overlook which was about an hour away but has beautiful views. Right next to the campground is a trail that we didn't see until we were leaving for Coon Den Falls which we will have to walk to on our next visit because the pictures are amazing. There are more trailheads spread out right in that area and the recreation area has a trail down to the creek/river which is a great spot for lounging and reading or fishing. I will warn that fishing licenses are $40 for three days for one person, so if you plan on fishing remember to check how much it's going to cost you.
10/10 We loved it! Thank you to everyone who works on this campground for making this trip one of the best we've had!
Elizabeth R
VerifiedAugust 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
We absolutely loved our anniversary get away here! I could not recommend Dennis Cove enough and we are planning on coming back on our way out to North Carolina in the future.
When you arrive there's plenty of trees that dampen out the exact sounds of conversation or music around you, and you have a nice flattened area to camp on. It's got very thin gravel over dirt and has a picnic table and fire pit, there's plenty of room for a tent (or multiple if you're camping with friends or kids) and your vehicle. We didn't have to worry about firewood because the camp host brought us multiple piles. The fellow campers were all very friendly, and the camp host was a great guy who gave us recommendations along with telling us great stories about his times on the mountains. Also this campground has filtered water and bathrooms with flushing toilets that were kept very clean.
Things nearby that we enjoyed were going to Watauga Lake which is just down the mountain, Unaka Mountain Overlook which was about an hour away but has beautiful views. Right next to the campground is a trail that we didn't see until we were leaving for Coon Den Falls which we will have to walk to on our next visit because the pictures are amazing. There are more trailheads spread out right in that area and the recreation area has a trail down to the creek/river which is a great spot for lounging and reading or fishing. I will warn that fishing licenses are $40 for three days for one person, so if you plan on fishing remember to check how much it's going to cost you.
10/10 We loved it! Thank you to everyone who works on this campground for making this trip one of the best we've had!
Elizabeth R
VerifiedAugust 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
We absolutely loved our anniversary get away here! I could not recommend Dennis Cove enough and we are planning on coming back on our way out to North Carolina in the future.
When you arrive there's plenty of trees that dampen out the exact sounds of conversation or music around you, and you have a nice flattened area to camp on. It's got very thin gravel over dirt and has a picnic table and fire pit, there's plenty of room for a tent (or multiple if you're camping with friends or kids) and your vehicle. We didn't have to worry about firewood because the camp host brought us multiple piles. The fellow campers were all very friendly, and the camp host was a great guy who gave us recommendations along with telling us great stories about his times on the mountains. Also this campground has filtered water and bathrooms with flushing toilets that were kept very clean.
Things nearby that we enjoyed were going to Watauga Lake which is just down the mountain, Unaka Mountain Overlook which was about an hour away but has beautiful views. Right next to the campground is a trail that we didn't see until we were leaving for Coon Den Falls which we will have to walk to on our next visit because the pictures are amazing. There are more trailheads spread out right in that area and the recreation area has a trail down to the creek/river which is a great spot for lounging and reading or fishing. I will warn that fishing licenses are $40 for three days for one person, so if you plan on fishing remember to check how much it's going to cost you.
10/10 We loved it! Thank you to everyone who works on this campground for making this trip one of the best we've had!
Aaron C
VerifiedJune 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
Camp host was very friendly and helpful. Site was nice and well kept. Area is great.
Aaron C
VerifiedJune 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
Camp host was very friendly and helpful. Site was nice and well kept. Area is great.
Location Dennis Cove Campground
Address:
4400 Unicoi Drive
Unicoi, TN, 37692
United States
Take US 321/TN 67 East out of Hampton, TN. Turn right onto Dennis Cove Road and drive approximately 5 miles. Dennis Cove Road is steep with hairpin turns, so plan to drive slowly.
Dennis Cove Campground is accessible via US 321 and TN 67, which can be taken from Hampton, TN.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.2572 / -82.1108
Elevation: 799 feet
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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Last updated: June 3, 2026
