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Dennis Cove Campground

Dennis Cove Campground
Entrance Sign at Dennis Cove Campground
Laurel Fork at Dennis Cove Campground
Laurel Fork at Dennis Cove Campground

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly

About Dennis Cove Campground

Dennis Cove Campground is a secluded campground along Laurel Fork Creek at an elevation of 2,650 feet in Carter County. This remote developed campground is popular with those seeking a rustic experience. The altitude, creek side location and lush forest surroundings make Dennis Cove particularly desirable during hot summer months. With 15 campsites, Dennis Cove is a great option for family camping.  

Number of accommodations: 14

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
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Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - Apr 27 to Oct 12

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

14 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 02, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 03, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 04, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 05, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 06, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 07, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 08, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 09, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
10, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 11, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
12, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
14, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
15, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10.00
/ per night

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.

Review Summary

4.5
183 reviews
5
67.2%
123
4
20.8%
38
3
8.7%
16
2
0.0%
0
1
3.3%
6

Elizabeth T

Verified

July 24, 2024 Stayed at: 05, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND

1

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

Verified

July 24, 2024 Stayed at: 05, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND

1

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

Verified

July 24, 2024 Stayed at: 05, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND

1

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.

Michael T

Verified

July 14, 2024 Stayed at: 10, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND

5

The park was clean and the accommodation were great. Plenty of running water and flushable toilets. The best part was the hospitality and good nature of the camp host (Dale). Very professional and down to earth. Dale had a vast knowledge of the area for hiking and fishing. Just an all around great guy! Thanks to Dale for making our 3 day 2 night stay enjoyable!!

Michael T

Verified

July 14, 2024 Stayed at: 10, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND

5

The park was clean and the accommodation were great. Plenty of running water and flushable toilets. The best part was the hospitality and good nature of the camp host (Dale). Very professional and down to earth. Dale had a vast knowledge of the area for hiking and fishing. Just an all around great guy! Thanks to Dale for making our 3 day 2 night stay enjoyable!!

Michael T

Verified

July 14, 2024 Stayed at: 10, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND

5

The park was clean and the accommodation were great. Plenty of running water and flushable toilets. The best part was the hospitality and good nature of the camp host (Dale). Very professional and down to earth. Dale had a vast knowledge of the area for hiking and fishing. Just an all around great guy! Thanks to Dale for making our 3 day 2 night stay enjoyable!!

Daniel G

Verified

June 19, 2024 Stayed at: 10, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND

5

What a great time at Dennis Cove! Stayed for a long weekend while sons attended football camp at ETSU and took advantage of exploring the area. We have a 28ft travel trailer from Centeal VA. We stayed at site 10. Toilet house was cleaned and the campground host Dale was most helpful! So glad we choose to get off the beaten path.

Daniel G

Verified

June 19, 2024 Stayed at: 10, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND

5

What a great time at Dennis Cove! Stayed for a long weekend while sons attended football camp at ETSU and took advantage of exploring the area. We have a 28ft travel trailer from Centeal VA. We stayed at site 10. Toilet house was cleaned and the campground host Dale was most helpful! So glad we choose to get off the beaten path.

Daniel G

Verified

June 19, 2024 Stayed at: 10, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND

5

What a great time at Dennis Cove! Stayed for a long weekend while sons attended football camp at ETSU and took advantage of exploring the area. We have a 28ft travel trailer from Centeal VA. We stayed at site 10. Toilet house was cleaned and the campground host Dale was most helpful! So glad we choose to get off the beaten path.

Evan L

Verified

June 10, 2024 Stayed at: 07, Loop: DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND

4

We had a great stay at Dennis Cove. We stayed at sites 6 and 7, which both were on the river coming by the campground. A beautiful, small campground with very close access to the AT as well as other varied length hikes. Flush toilets and sinks were well-taken care of, cleaned daily, and worked well. Campground host was very kind and helpful. He checked in to see if we needed anything and gave great recommendations and info for the area. Couldn't have felt more thankful for our stay here, and hope to be back.

Location Dennis Cove Campground

Address:
4400 Unicoi Drive
Unicoi, TN, 37692
United States

Highway access

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

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