About Dennis Cove Campground
Number of accommodations: 14
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Pets and Policies
- 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
Brooke M
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
I booked last minute so I got one of the only spots along the road. It was summer and there was a fair amount of daytime traffic. The campsite was clean and convenient to hiking on the AT. The sites away from the road are the best, but overall I love the campground because it’s small and close to the places I like.
Elizabeth G
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
Overall, we enjoyed the campground and the area. There is a big pretty creek that runs through it and our kids really enjoyed playing in that. There are several hikes not far from the campground (e.g. Laurel Falls) that were beautiful, easily manageable for our small children (but not too "easy"), and really enjoyable. We were in the first campsite on the left upon entering the campground, and it was up a bit of a hill so required some hiking back and forth to unpack the car, but very big and secluded and we liked it (despite a bit of road noise). I'm only rating it 3 stars for a few reasons:
1. The camp host was nowhere to be found (apparently had gone away for the weekend? this was labor day weekend! probably one of the busiest for the campground, so we didn't understand why no host), and despite having reserved online, had not put a reserved sign on our spot. As a result, someone was in our spot when we arrived. Thankfully they left without a fuss when we explained, but we weren't the only ones in this situation (many reserved spots "unreserved", and there was no one to call if we had needed more assistance. When you reserve online, you want to feel secure that your spot will be there for you, and that's the responsibility of the host.
2. There was no firewood, and the closest town is about 15 min drive over a very steep and curvy road. Not sure if it was due to lack of camp host? We didn't bring our own wood, being cognizant of the fact that most campgrounds prefer you not do that. There were a few pieces of wet wood at the abandoned host station but we had to wake up very early in the morning and make the drive to town to find wood the next day. We also weren't the only ones in that situation.
3. There is only one bathroom/toilet per gender. So two toilets/sinks total in the whole campground. At peak times (morning and evening) there was sometimes a wait. It was fine for us, but be aware that it's a little more "rustic" than most campgrounds.
Brooke M
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
I booked last minute so I got one of the only spots along the road. It was summer and there was a fair amount of daytime traffic. The campsite was clean and convenient to hiking on the AT. The sites away from the road are the best, but overall I love the campground because it’s small and close to the places I like.
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
