Dennis Cove Campground

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Cherokee National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Cherokee National Forest Fees: Campsites are $10 for single sites and $20 for double site (site #1). Season: 4/29/2024 to 10/15/2024 Status: closed Overview Dennis Cove Campground is a secluded campground along Laurel Fork Creek at an elevation of 2,650 feet in Carter County. This remote developed campground is popular with those seeking a rustic experience. The altitude, creek side location and lush forest surroundings make Dennis Cove particularly desirable during hot summer months. With 15 campsites, Dennis Cove is a great option for family camping. Recreation Along with camping, Laurel Fork Creek is stocked with rainbow trout below the campground. Above the campground, the creek and its tributaries are managed as wild trout streams for brown, rainbow and brook trout. Laurel Fork Trail (#39) follows the creek upstream for 8.0 miles with twenty-six stream crossings. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is accessed one mile west of the campground along Dennis Cove Rd, or at the top of the nearby Coon Den Falls Trail (#37).… Getting there: Take US 321/TN 67 East out of Hampton, TN. Turn right onto Dennis Cove Road and drive approximately 5 miles. Dennis Cove Road is steep with hairpin turns, so plan to drive slowly. Rules: - Single campsites are for single families or up to 5 people and 2 vehicles. Double sites are for up to 10 people and 4 vehicles. - Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the campground. - No burning of plastic or other non-wood products except local wood in campfires. - Food storage restrictions apply at all areas on the Cherokee National Forest. All food and beverages must be stored in an… Phone: 423-735-1500 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251724 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: US Forest Service