Recreation area

Tellico River Road

Cherokee National Forest · Tennessee — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Take TN 165 from Tellico Plains to Forest Road 210. The route follows Tellico River past Bald River Falls, where you can pull off to view the magnificent falls. A few miles farther, stop to view pools of teeming trout at historic Pheasant Fields Fish Rearing Pools. Small campgrounds, picnic areas and trailheads flank this scenic route.

Activities

  • AUTO TOURING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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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.