Established Camping
Big Oak Cove Campground — Cherokee National Forest
Big Oak Cove Campground is located in the Cherokee National Forest, surrounded by forested terrain. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s during winter to highs in the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include the Ocoee River, known for whitewater rafting, and the scenic Cherohala Skyway.
Description
Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Location
Big Oak Cove Campground — Cherokee National Forest is located in Tennessee
Coordinates
35.2643 N
84.0868 W
Detours Nearby
Nantahala Hideaway Campground & Cabins
38 min away
Crawford's Campground - PERMANENTLY CLOSED
43 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 35 min from Cleveland
- 1 hr 46 min from Knoxville
- 2 hrs 1 min from Chattanooga
- 2 hrs 27 min from Gainesville
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
