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Cherokee National Forest › Watauga Ranger District › Tennessee
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› Campsite #3
Campsite #3 at Dennis Cove Campground, TN
$20
Campsite #3
| 5 people | |
| 4 | no signal |
6/2
10/14
Campsite #3 Features: Back-In parking, Accessible, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (3)
3.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 67% |
| 4 star | | 0% |
| 3 star | | 33% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@JustineL025F84 · Camped on Jun 23, 2023 at Campsite #3
This was our 2nd time at this campground. The site is lovely! We go with a group and it’s perfect for our needs, which is why we returned. We hiked the Laurel Falls Trail down the road and it was lovely!
However, the host has changed since last year (Dale was great last year!). I met the new guy once (Shane), but not when we checked in as he wasn’t around then - which should have been our first clue that things were “off”. This year, the bathrooms didn’t get cleaned nor trash in the bathrooms emptied while we were there (and according to the chart on the wall, hadn’t been since 6 days before our visit). There was no soap.
Additionally, the host and his kids (or maybe others?) were partying until the wee hours of the morning, with some of their cars pulling out loudly at 1 and 2 in the morning. Mid-night cursing could be heard by our friends nearest his site, and most of the rest of us could hear his video game/movie from our sites. That’s not what any of us are looking for during a camping trip. It’s hard to sleep and certainly doesn’t feel safe.
Mostly, his almost-complete absence is disturbing because with so many kids (and in general while camping), emergencies are always possible and there’s no cell service up there. With no known way to contact a responsible adult, it could be dangerous. Thankfully, we didn’t have any this year, but our group will have to think twice about returning next year even though we love the location and area.
However, the host has changed since last year (Dale was great last year!). I met the new guy once (Shane), but not when we checked in as he wasn’t around then - which should have been our first clue that things were “off”. This year, the bathrooms didn’t get cleaned nor trash in the bathrooms emptied while we were there (and according to the chart on the wall, hadn’t been since 6 days before our visit). There was no soap.
Additionally, the host and his kids (or maybe others?) were partying until the wee hours of the morning, with some of their cars pulling out loudly at 1 and 2 in the morning. Mid-night cursing could be heard by our friends nearest his site, and most of the rest of us could hear his video game/movie from our sites. That’s not what any of us are looking for during a camping trip. It’s hard to sleep and certainly doesn’t feel safe.
Mostly, his almost-complete absence is disturbing because with so many kids (and in general while camping), emergencies are always possible and there’s no cell service up there. With no known way to contact a responsible adult, it could be dangerous. Thankfully, we didn’t have any this year, but our group will have to think twice about returning next year even though we love the location and area.
@DarinaN7815198 · Camped on Sep 4, 2022 at Campsite #3
Beautiful setting. Hospitable campground host. Quiet enough for you to do your own thing and enjoy nature.
@LarryH572 · Camped on Sep 28, 2021 at Campsite #3
Dennis Cove is a magical place. Deep in the woods up a very narrow twisty turny mountain road. No cell or internet was such a needed break from life. Dale, the campground host, is such an awesome and unique person. He took great care of the campground and bathrooms. I highly recommend this campground if you are looking for a quiet getaway where you can't be reached. I'd still be there but the limit is 14 days.
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