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Cherokee National Forest › Tellico Ranger District › Tennessee
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Campsite #16 at Indian Boundary Campground, TN
$20
Campsite #16
| 5 people | |
| 26 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | no signal |
4/16
Campsite #16 Features: Back-In parking, 30 amp hookup, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (18)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 89% |
| 4 star | | 0% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 11% |
@JamesA9218565 · Camped on Sep 14, 2025 at Campsite #16
Never realized how great it is to unplug from technology and tune in to nature at Indian Boundary
@MikeW4539708 · Camped on Aug 1, 2024 at Campsite #16
Great campsite! Clean and well maintained and the general store is awesome!
@BarbaraG281779 · Camped on Jul 14, 2024 at Campsite #16
Great weather, a good campsite with a view of the lake, fun swimming in the lake and hiking the trail around the lake all combined to make it a very good camping experience at Indian Boundary.
@ANNW8257673 · Camped on Oct 24, 2023 at Campsite #16
Our first time to this area and campground. We stayed at 016, Loop A. Great location, next to the lake (lake trail and viewing area), short walk to the general store, and just far enough away from the bathroom/shower that you didnt have foot traffic at all hours. Very quiet campground, friendly campers, and gorgeous lake. Centrally located to good restaurants, hiking trails, etc.
@MichaelL540355 · Camped on Aug 13, 2023 at Campsite #16
Great location. well cared for. All of the staff were great. We were there when the storm hit that washed out the road behind us in Tellico Plains. Everyone was and helped plan how to get back to Knoxville.
@JarrodB1A36D83 · Camped on Jun 16, 2022 at Campsite #16
What an amazing place to take my son for his first camping trip! The staff were all friendly and helpful, and talk about a beautiful place to visit! We will definitely be back!
@CindyS1337188 · Camped on Oct 31, 2021 at Campsite #16
All areas are very well maintained. The Host was very helpful. Beautiful lake and the trail around it was wonderful. The Cherohala Parkway has many trails, favorites are Huckleberry Knob,Hooper's Bald. MUST see Bald River Falls .
@CindyS706 · Camped on Oct 31, 2021 at Campsite #16
All areas are very well maintained. The Host was very helpful. Beautiful lake and the trail around it was wonderful.
The Cherohala Parkway has many
trails, favorites are Huckleberry Knob,Hooper's Bald. MUST see Bald River Falls .
The Cherohala Parkway has many
trails, favorites are Huckleberry Knob,Hooper's Bald. MUST see Bald River Falls .
@JessM590 · Camped on Aug 22, 2021 at Campsite #16
This campsite has been on my bucketlist for awhile now, so I jumped at the opportunity to stay there. It was absolutely gorgeous, clean bathrooms, and reasonably priced items at the camp store. The reason for such a low rating was their firewood and hammock policy. The rules say no hammocks outside of your reserved area— which is fine since there are woods and hiking trails. But this also means not even right beside your reserved area (within 2 feet). The actual fabric of the hammock has to be inside the plot. We hung three up right beside our setup to dry out after an impromptu rainstorm and almost got three $85 tickets. And even though we kept it in the car, the firewood we purchased on site (in order to follow the rules) did nothing but smoke. In addition, we all brought our own paddleboards and were harassed for not having a life jacket on our “personal watercraft”. Oh and the 2 o’clock check in/ check out rule? It wasn’t enforced. We had the next day campers show up and kick us out about 2.5 hours before our time was up. Maybe if the hosts weren’t so busy being the hammock police they would enforce some of the other underlined and bolded rules on their sheet.
In my opinion, the rules that are currently in place cater towards the boomer and retired generation to try and keep people out. The 50+ crowd gives the younger generation so much grief about being on our smart phones; yet when we try to go outside and get away, we are met with restrictive, outdated policies and individuals who talk down to us. I won’t be returning to camp here, but encourage you to try it out if you enjoy vague rules that can change at any moment based on the hosts’ feelings.
In my opinion, the rules that are currently in place cater towards the boomer and retired generation to try and keep people out. The 50+ crowd gives the younger generation so much grief about being on our smart phones; yet when we try to go outside and get away, we are met with restrictive, outdated policies and individuals who talk down to us. I won’t be returning to camp here, but encourage you to try it out if you enjoy vague rules that can change at any moment based on the hosts’ feelings.
@JessM4454440 · Camped on Aug 22, 2021 at Campsite #16
This campsite has been on my bucketlist for awhile now, so I jumped at the opportunity to stay there. It was absolutely gorgeous, clean bathrooms, and reasonably priced items at the camp store. The reason for such a low rating was their firewood and hammock policy. The rules say no hammocks outside of your reserved area which is fine since there are woods and hiking trails. But this also means not even right beside your reserved area (within 2 feet). The actual fabric of the hammock has to be inside the plot. We hung three up right beside our setup to dry out after an impromptu rainstorm and almost got three $85 tickets. And even though we kept it in the car, the firewood we purchased on site (in order to follow the rules) did nothing but smoke. In addition, we all brought our own paddleboards and were harassed for not having a life jacket on our personal watercraft. Oh and the 2 oclock check in/ check out rule? It wasnt enforced. We had the next day campers show up and kick us out about 2.5 hours before our time was up. Maybe if the hosts werent so busy being the hammock police they would enforce some of the other underlined and bolded rules on their sheet. In my opinion, the rules that are currently in place cater towards the boomer and retired generation to try and keep people out. The 50+ crowd gives the younger generation so much grief about being on our smart phones; yet when we try to go outside and get away, we are met with restrictive, outdated policies and individuals who talk down to us. I wont be returning to camp here, but encourage you to try it out if you enjoy vague rules that can change at any moment based on the hosts feelings.
@JohnnyO9A857DC · Camped on May 11, 2021 at Campsite #16
Beautiful campground. Well maintained. Clean restrooms.
@JohnnyO107 · Camped on May 11, 2021 at Campsite #16
Beautiful campground. Well maintained. Clean restrooms.
@DavidS459 · Camped on May 8, 2021 at Campsite #16
Indian Boundary is our new favorite place! Been there twice and going back again later on in July. The lake is just beautiful, full of fish to catch & release, the beach is spotless, the trails are easy and relaxing, the whole thing is a great experience. We were in A16 last time next to the water. One drawback there (and the only one) is the main path between our site and the one next to us. It’s a main thoroughfare to the lakes “pier” and 3.2 mile trail. Oh one other drawback, the only firewood you can buy there is greens so plan on buying off site (but close by in town). Please don’t bring your own.
@DavidS3927304 · Camped on May 8, 2021 at Campsite #16
Indian Boundary is our new favorite place! Been there twice and going back again later on in July. The lake is just beautiful, full of fish to catch & release, the beach is spotless, the trails are easy and relaxing, the whole thing is a great experience. We were in A16 last time next to the water. One drawback there (and the only one) is the main path between our site and the one next to us. Its a main thoroughfare to the lakes pier and 3.2 mile trail. Oh one other drawback, the only firewood you can buy there is greens so plan on buying off site (but close by in town). Please dont bring your own.
@DavidT5110185 · Camped on May 7, 2021 at Campsite #16
Great campground in a lovely setting! Bathhouses were great and the camp store was fantastic. Will definitely visit again!
@davidt482 · Camped on May 7, 2021 at Campsite #16
Great campground in a lovely setting! Bathhouses were great and the camp store was fantastic. Will definitely visit again!
@SteveB4787856 · Camped on Oct 23, 2019 at Campsite #16
Annual autumn tradition. Best National Forest campground we have ever stayed at.
@SteveW7867249 · Camped on Oct 12, 2019 at Campsite #16
We have been coming to Indian Boundary for family reunion every October for about 15 years. We love it...we have always loved it. But, this year we have a NEW REGULATION about hammocks not being allowed outside of the perimeter of the campsite. I know there are some campers that abused small trees with their hammocks. BUT, hammocks are a BIG part of our camp trip. We always used big trees to tie ours too, with respect for the smaller ones. Now, no hammocks. There are maybe three campsites in the entire campground that have a tree within the boundary of the site to tie up to. You have camp hosts who are required to police the campground....making sure general rules are followed. I don't know why you couldn't of made a rule that all hammocks must be no farther than 15 feet beyond he parameter, or ten feet beyond. Then, if people broke the law, warn them once. If it continues, take their hammock or write them up. But don't take the hammock away from us by keeping it inside the parameter. The whole idea of camping is R&R...hammocks are a big part of that......it is NOT the same with out them. Please reconsider before you open in March? April? and see if you can come up with a new solution.Everyone we talked to was very unhappy with this rule. Also, lots . of people are appalled at the government making the Camp Hosts, who volunteer all their time to this forest, clean the restrooms. That is so degrading, and so unnecessary. This campground generates lots of money, and has very little upkeep. I see them get so weary every year, with the load you put on them. The crew is wonderful....they work together, help each other...constantly checking the sites, keeping the peace...doing their job, and then some....we feel it is degrading to them as caregivers of our beautiful parks, to tell them they have to clean commodes to keep their jobs...........for free. How I wish it could go back to the way it was with paid help to clean, or volunteers JUST for cleaning .Thank U
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