Katy Branch Campground

Located behind a locked Forest Service gate.

Key pick-up the last week day before reservation 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at Unaka Ranger District. Key can be returned to the office no later than the day following departure. A drop box is outside the door if not during business hours. Make sure to call the Unaka Ranger District office at 423-638-4109 at least 48 hours in advance of your reservation to schedule key pick up.

Day use can be rented for multiple days. If multi-day reservation, check out time of the last day of your reservation applies. Users only have use of the site on the days reserved.

Check in 10:00 a.m. Check out 11:00 p.m.

All supplies and materials must be removed at time of departure

A two-day minimum rental applies on weekends. Three-day minimum rental on holiday weekends.

Groups of 74 or more must apply for a free special use permit to use the site. For an application, please contact Matthew Gilbert at (423) 735-1500 at least 30 days prior to the use of the site.

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.