Instinctive OutdoorsFind Your Wild
Map showing the location of Tellico River Area
ExploreTennesseeCampground

Tellico River Area

Monroe County, Tennessee

Overview

This area provides outstanding opportunities for fishing, camping, hiking, and scenic driving. It is also home to the popular Indian Boundary Recreation Area and the Cherohala Skyway. Nearly 30,000 acres of remote backcountry surround three rivers and their tributaries, where fishing for brown, rainbow and brook trout is excellent. Cherohala Skyway (TN 165/NC143), a 43-mile National Scenic Byway, winds between Tellico Plains, Tenn. and Robbinsville, N.C. Tellico River Road (FR 210) offers intimate views of the river and 90-foot Bald River Falls. Spend the night at the historic Donley Cabin and check out CCC structures at Tellico Ranger Station and Dam Creek Picnic Area. Hike across the area on the Benton MacKaye Trail. Camp at sites along Tellico River or in Indian Boundary Recreation Area just off Cherohala Skyway. Tellico River Area Map Tellico River Area Guide

Amenities

  • WaterNo
  • ElectricNo
  • PetsNo
  • ReservableNo

Conditions

Live conditions for this spot aren't wired up yet. Until they are: check the forecast for Monroe County, Tennessee, pack layers, and leave word with someone before you head out.

Reviews

When accounts launch, this is where trip reports, ratings, and field notes for Tellico River Area will live — real notes from people who actually went, not star averages from nowhere.