5 Campgrounds Around Tellico Lake

by | Jul 14, 2022

If you love camping and nature, don’t miss the beautiful campgrounds of Tellico Lake, situated in the foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains. The campgrounds around Tellico Lake offer what campers love: a stress-free environment with plenty of fresh air! Enjoy some time in nature, where time stands still, and nothing can disturb your peace while you enjoy your moments with your heart.

5 Fabulous Campgrounds Around Tellico Lake

1. Yarberry Campground

Being nominated as Tripadvisor’s Traveller’s Choice for 2021, Yarberry Penninsula Campground is well-known among seasoned campers. The campground is only 8 minutes drive from Tellico Reservoir and can be your destination for a day at the beach, boating, grilling, kayaking, playing volleyball, or swimming. The campground is pet-friendly, so bring your four-legged friend!

Location: 4825 Yarberry Rd, Lenoir City

2. Toqua Campground

With its beautiful scenery, Toqua Campground has 76 sites and is exceptionally unique. Toqua Campground’s most popular activities are boating and fishing. The sites in Toqua offering facilities for a great camping experience are:

·         Toqua Campground  / Location: 1315 Highway 360, Vonore

·         Toqua Beach Campground / Location: 1360 Highway 360, Vonore

Guide: Toqua Campground Map

3. Lotterdale Cove

Lotterdale Cove is a small campground with a beautiful sandy beach. Fishing, kayaking, and swimming are the most popular activities in Lotterdale Cove. Lotterdale Cove Campground is very safe, and you can get more information by clicking here.

Location: 17177 East Coast Tellico Pkwy, Greenback

Guide: Lotterdale Cove Campground Map

4. Melton Hill Dam Campground

Melton Hill Dam Campground, located 9.9 miles from Tellico Reservoir, is well-known for boating, swimming, canoeing, and fishing. The campground’s natural beauty has drawn many visitors to its 61 campsites. Some of the locations have amenities, while others do not. So make sure to do your research before selecting a camp site. Click here for more information.

Location: 201 Campground Rd, Lenoir City

5. Citico Creek Area

Citico Creek Wilderness is a little more than an hour’s drive from Tellico Reservoir: A tranquil location that is ideal for adventure seekers. In untouched nature, experience solitude and backcountry tranquility. Fishing, horseback riding, hiking, and camping are popular recreational activities in the area. Citico Creek is famous for trout, smallmouth bass, and catfish. 

Guide: Area Map / Area Guide

If you enjoy nature and are looking for campgrounds around Tellico Lake, check out these options and have a great time! 

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