Recreation area

Big Bend

Cherokee National Forest · Tennessee — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Big Bend offers plentiful parking for those who are looking to fish the Hiwassee River.

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Big Bend doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Tennessee campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.