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McNabb Creek Group Campground

Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee

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As of October 2026, McNabb Creek Group Campground is a campground in Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee with 1 campsite. McNabb Creek Group Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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McNabb Creek Group Campground is located at 35.3283° N, 84.1289° W.

McNabb Creek Group Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Maximum stay: 13 nights

Published by Recreation.gov for McNabb Creek Group Campground, read on September 28, 2026.

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Amenities

restrooms

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, swimming, hiking, photography.

About McNabb Creek Group Campground

Overview

McNabb Creek Group Campground is located on the North River in the Tellico River area. Fishing, swimming, hiking and hunting are popular activities.

Recreation

The North River offers plenty of fishing and swimming opportunities. Visitors also enjoy hiking local trails and seasonal hunting.

Facilities

The campground offers one group site that can accommodate from 10 to 60 people. It is equipped with picnic tables, grills and portable toilets.

Natural Features

The campground sits along the North River, a major tributary of the Tellico River, in the Smokey Mountains of the Cherokee National Forest in eastern Tennessee.

Cherokee is Tennessee's only national forest, covering 650,000 acres from Chattanooga to Bristol along the North Carolina border. The forest is 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 mountain town of Tellico Plains, less than 20 miles away, is known for its arts and crafts.

The campground is 18 miles off the Cherohala Skyway, a 43-mile National Scenic Byway stretching from Tellico Plains, Tennessee, to Robbinsville, North Carolina.

Rules and notices at McNabb Creek Group Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check McNabb Creek Group Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Lock combination should be printed on your confirmation letter; gate must be locked at the end of your stay

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.

No water or electricity is available

Portable toilets will be available on an as-needed basis

Camping equipment cannot be left unattended the first night of reservation

Alcohol is prohibited

No pack or saddle animals allowed

Firearms are prohibited except during legal hunting season

Please bring garbage bags; this is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility

Nearest phones are located about 3 miles away in Green Cove

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.

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McNabb Creek Group Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at McNabb Creek Group Campground?

McNabb Creek Group Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 1 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at McNabb Creek Group Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at McNabb Creek Group 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 McNabb Creek Group Campground have?

McNabb Creek Group Campground has 1 campsites.