Recreation area

Indian Boundary Lake

Cherokee National Forest · Tennessee — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

This 96-acre lake provides a scenic backdrop for camping, fishing, picnicking and boating from the hub at Indian Boundary Recreation Area. The lake features a sandy swim beach, boat launch and accessible fishing pier. From the 3.6-mile lakeshore trail, you can watch beaver that inhabit a pond above the lake, identify several species of ducks and other waterfowl or try your luck at catching bass, catfish and bluegill.

Activities

  • FISHING

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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.