SUMMARY PRESENTED BY
Boat-in access is the defining feature of Clifford Island, a free dispersed campsite managed by the US Forest Service within Cherokee National Forest. Reaching the island requires arriving by water. No developed facilities are on site, though pets are permitted. Nearby, Watauga Point Recreation Area sits roughly half a mile to the southwest and provides a reference point for boaters orienting themselves on the lake. Campers who come prepared for a self-supported stay will find this a low-barrier way to spend a night on the water.
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Map & DirectionsClifford Island is located in Tennessee near Butler
Coordinates
36.327911 N
82.078675 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Pets
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
Drive Time
- 31 min from Johnson City, TN
- 48 min from Kingsport, TN
- 1 hr 22 min from Asheville, NC
- 1 hr 23 min from Morristown, TN
