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
Donna T
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
We loved our time at Dennis Cove! Our campsite was well maintained and ideally located just above the creek, the bathrooms were clean, and the other campers around us were courteous and quiet. We will definitely return to camp there again!
Donna T
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
We loved our time at Dennis Cove! Our campsite was well maintained and ideally located just above the creek, the bathrooms were clean, and the other campers around us were courteous and quiet. We will definitely return to camp there again!
Phillip S
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
The campground is very nice! The sites where very well maintained and clean. When we arrived our site had been raked and manicured. We were very impressed with how quiet the campground was during the day and night. The campground does allow for you to run a quiet generator at night. Since there is no power or water hookups it is nice to have AC during the summer months. The bathroom are dated. That being said, the bathrooms were extremely cleaned and stocked at all times. The campground host did an excellent job. The cost is extremely affordable and you will enjoy your stay!
Phillip S
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
The campground is very nice! The sites where very well maintained and clean. When we arrived our site had been raked and manicured. We were very impressed with how quiet the campground was during the day and night. The campground does allow for you to run a quiet generator at night. Since there is no power or water hookups it is nice to have AC during the summer months. The bathroom are dated. That being said, the bathrooms were extremely cleaned and stocked at all times. The campground host did an excellent job. The cost is extremely affordable and you will enjoy your stay!
Phillip S
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
The campground is very nice! The sites where very well maintained and clean. When we arrived our site had been raked and manicured. We were very impressed with how quiet the campground was during the day and night. The campground does allow for you to run a quiet generator at night. Since there is no power or water hookups it is nice to have AC during the summer months. The bathroom are dated. That being said, the bathrooms were extremely cleaned and stocked at all times. The campground host did an excellent job. The cost is extremely affordable and you will enjoy your stay!
John B
VerifiedJuly 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
We needed a campground close to Hampton for a backpacking trip to Roan Mountain. Also needed space for a group of 8. This campground was perfect. Not too far from town and beautifully situated along the creek. The site (#1) we had was super nice. Plenty of room for everyone and close to the bathrooms and drinking water. The only bad thing was the narrow, steep and curvy road. Glad I wasn't pulling a camper, but I would be able to get my pop up camper in there if I needed to. The sites were well spaced with plenty of privacy and very level. Bathrooms were clean and well maintained. We'll keep this campground in mind the next time we're in that area. John Bilbrey
John B
VerifiedJuly 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
We needed a campground close to Hampton for a backpacking trip to Roan Mountain. Also needed space for a group of 8. This campground was perfect. Not too far from town and beautifully situated along the creek. The site (#1) we had was super nice. Plenty of room for everyone and close to the bathrooms and drinking water. The only bad thing was the narrow, steep and curvy road. Glad I wasn't pulling a camper, but I would be able to get my pop up camper in there if I needed to. The sites were well spaced with plenty of privacy and very level. Bathrooms were clean and well maintained. We'll keep this campground in mind the next time we're in that area. John Bilbrey
John B
VerifiedJuly 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
We needed a campground close to Hampton for a backpacking trip to Roan Mountain. Also needed space for a group of 8. This campground was perfect. Not too far from town and beautifully situated along the creek. The site (#1) we had was super nice. Plenty of room for everyone and close to the bathrooms and drinking water. The only bad thing was the narrow, steep and curvy road. Glad I wasn't pulling a camper, but I would be able to get my pop up camper in there if I needed to. The sites were well spaced with plenty of privacy and very level. Bathrooms were clean and well maintained. We'll keep this campground in mind the next time we're in that area. John Bilbrey
Ramya S
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
Loved the quieter, less crowded, and more remote experience that Denis Cove offered. The host came by and said hello. We loved the access to potable water, the level and dry pea gravel tent site, and the AT. Denis Cove Falls and the AT (for which we were mainly there) trailheads were a mere 100 yards away. We saw folks wading and cooling off in the roaring (thanks to all the rain earlier in the week) Laurel Fork. Store for essentials was .5 miles away. It was perfect!
Ramya S
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
Loved the quieter, less crowded, and more remote experience that Denis Cove offered. The host came by and said hello. We loved the access to potable water, the level and dry pea gravel tent site, and the AT. Denis Cove Falls and the AT (for which we were mainly there) trailheads were a mere 100 yards away. We saw folks wading and cooling off in the roaring (thanks to all the rain earlier in the week) Laurel Fork. Store for essentials was .5 miles away. It was perfect!
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
