
Indian Boundary Campground
Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee
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As of October 2026, Indian Boundary Campground is a campground in Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee with 86 campsites. Indian Boundary Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- Indian Boundary Campground is located at 35.4017ยฐ N, 84.1072ยฐ W.
- people allowed on each site
- 5
Indian Boundary Campground reservations and next available dates
October 2026
Stay and booking rules
- Group bookings open: 6 Months
- Campsites held at once: 5 campsite(s) held
- Maximum reservations at once: 4 reservations
- Maximum stay: 13 nights
- Maximum per transaction: 4 reservations per transaction
- Minimum stay: 1 consecutive nights
- Reservations close: 4 day(s) prior to arrival
- Book up to: 6 Months
Published by Recreation.gov for Indian Boundary Campground, read on September 28, 2026.
Campsites at Indian Boundary Campground
- Standard 86
- Accessible 1
- Hookups 86
What an RV fits
- 26 ft86 sites
Amenities
- restrooms
- potable water
At a glance: Setting: Mountain.
Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, photography.
All sites at Indian Boundary Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov
| Site | Loop | Type | Sleeps | Max RV | Hookups | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | A | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 003 | A | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 004 | A | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 005 | A | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 006 | A | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 007 | A | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 008 | A | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 009 | A | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 010 | A | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 011 | A | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 012 | A | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 013 | A | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 014 | A | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 015 | A | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 016 | A | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 017 | A | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 018 | A | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 019 | A | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 020 | A | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 021 | A | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 022 | A | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 023 | A | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 024 | A | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 028 | B | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 029 | B | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 030 | B | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 031 | B | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 032 | B | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 033 | B | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 034 | B | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 035 | B | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 036 | B | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 037 | B | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 038 | B | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 039 | B | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 040 | B | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 041 | B | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 042 | B | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | Accessible |
| 043 | B | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 044 | B | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 045 | B | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 046 | B | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 047 | B | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 048 | B | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 049 | B | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 050 | B | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 051 | B | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 052 | B | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 053 | C | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 054 | C | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 055 | C | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 056 | C | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 057 | C | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 058 | C | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 059 | C | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 060 | C | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 061 | C | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 062 | C | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 063 | C | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 064 | C | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 065 | C | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 066 | C | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 067 | C | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 068 | C | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 069 | C | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 070 | C | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 071 | C | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 073 | D | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 074 | D | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 075 | D | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 076 | D | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 077 | D | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 078 | D | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 079 | D | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 080 | D | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 081 | D | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 082 | D | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 083 | D | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 084 | D | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 085 | D | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 086 | D | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 087 | D | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 088 | D | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 089 | D | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 090 | D | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
| 091 | D | Standard | 5 | 26 ft | Electric | - |
About Indian Boundary Campground
Overview
Indian Boundary Recreation Area is the crown jewel of the South Zone of the Cherokee National Forest on the Tellico Ranger District. This family-oriented campground offers a swim beach and picnic area with grills and an accessible picnic pavilion, as well as a fantastic, 3.2-mile hiking and biking trail around the lake. Spectacular mountain views, glimpses of wildlife, and a peaceful setting await visitors who come to Indian Boundary.
Recreation
Opportunities abound for fishing, swimming, boating, wildlife viewing and scenic driving. Other popular activities include hiking and biking the trail around Indian Boundary Lake.
The recreation area contains a swim beach, boat ramp, fishing pier, picnic area and volleyball court.
Facilities
The 87-site campground has electric hookups, water faucets throughout the campground, grills, picnic tables and lantern posts. Modern restrooms add to the comfort of visitors in this natural setting.
An on-site campground store sells bread, ice, milk, ice cream and other camping supplies.
Indian Boundary Recreation Area Map
Natural Features
Indian Boundary Lake covers 96 acres at an elevation of 1,560 feet, and sits among hardwoods and pines. At the lake, visitors enjoy watching beaver that inhabit an adjacent pond, identifying several species of ducks and other waterfowl and trying their luck at catching bass, sunfish and catfish.
The Cherokee National Forest is located in eastern Tennessee and stretches from Chattanooga to Bristol along the North Carolina border. The 650,000-acre swath of land is Tennessee's only national forest. It lies in the heart of the Southern Appalachians and is home to more than 20,000 species of plants and animals, as well as many rivers, creeks and lakes. Elevations range from 750 to 5,500 feet.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is two miles off the Cherohala Skyway, a 43-mile National Scenic Byway that stretches from Tellico Plains, Tennessee, to Robbinsville, North Carolina. Bald River Falls on Tellico River Road 210 is a popular destination. The Pheasant Fields Fish Hatchery also on Tellico River is operated by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and is the rearing pools for the fish stocking program on Tellico River, Citico Creek, and the Green Cove Pond.
Rules and notices at Indian Boundary Campground
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Indian Boundary Campground on Recreation.gov
Notices from Recreation.gov
Check In is at 2:00 p.m. Check out is now 1:00 p.m. Campers with reservations must arrive within 24 hours of their reservation (by 2 p.m. the following day of their first night) or they will forfeit their campsite.
Be Bear Wise: Never leave food out on tables or in the open. Store unattended food in bear-resistant containers, in a vehicle in solid non-pliable material, or suspend food at least ten feet off the ground. Remember to use the bear resistant trash receptacles provided at this facility.
Campground road is designed for vehicles up to 26 feet in length; any damage caused by larger vehicles may result in a fine
Please fill your RV at the dump station before you enter the campground
Alcohol is prohibited
Please do not call the Indian Boundary Outpost for information or reservations; they are a private concessionaire.
Click here for more information on the Cherokee National Forest
Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
Hammocks are considered camping equipment and MUST be hung within the campsite's timbered borders. Hammocks are NOT allowed outside the timbers or in the woods.
When plugging in your camper/RV electric cord to the electrical outlet please do the following:
- โขCheck to make sure the breakers are turned off prior to plugging the camper/RV to the electrical outlet.
- โขAfter plugging the RV/camper to the electric outlet, turn the breakers on. Close the cover so that water does not get into the outlets.
- โขMultiple appliances in the camper and RV cannot be turned on at the same time. You must run one appliance at a time. Do not run your air conditioning unit and another appliance at the same time, including your television.
- โขTurn off the electric breaker prior to removing your RV/camper electric cord before leaving the campsite.
By following these steps, it helps prevent the electric breakers from failing during your stay at the Indian Boundary Recreation Area.
Campsites are non-transferrable (you cannot sell your campsite to another person) from one person to another and cannot be reserved for the purpose of selling them to someone else especially for a higher price. As stated in the confirmation letter, you CANNOT do this. Fines for this activity began at a miniumum of $80.
Indian Boundary Campground FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Indian Boundary Campground?
Indian Boundary Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 86 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.
How do I find last-minute availability at Indian Boundary Campground?
Cancellations happen frequently at Indian Boundary Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.
How many campsites does Indian Boundary Campground have?
Indian Boundary Campground has 86 campsites.
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