Cherokee National Forest contains Goforth Creek Campground D, a free dispersed camping area managed by the US Forest Service. Campers reach this hike-in site on foot, making it less crowded than drive-up alternatives. The Forest Service allows campfires, pets, and alcohol at this location.
One reviewer noted this spot as the smallest along the trail, suggesting campers continue to other sites for better space. The site does provide drinking water access. Goforth Creek Campground C sits just southwest for those seeking a different option along the same trail system.
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Location
Dispersed CampingGoforth Creek Campground D is located in Tennessee
Coordinates
35.08825379 N
84.51330097 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 15 usersLast on 3/31/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 3/31/26
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 33 min from Cleveland, TN
- 56 min from Chattanooga, TN
- 1 hr 46 min from Rome, GA
- 1 hr 47 min from Gainesville, GA
