How hard is it to get a campsite at Big Oak Cove Campground — Cherokee National Forest?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Big Oak Cove Campground — Cherokee National Forest. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Big Oak Cove Campground — Cherokee National Forest, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Big Oak Cove Campground — Cherokee National Forest?

There are 4 campsites at Big Oak Cove Campground — Cherokee National Forest and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

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Big Oak Cove Campground — Cherokee National Forest

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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.

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Cherokee National Forest

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.

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Big Oak Cove Campground — Cherokee National Forest is located in Tennessee

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35.2643 N
84.0868 W

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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

Dan N.

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Reviewed Aug. 1, 2016

Riverside campground

Nice little no-reservation simple campsite. Good basecamp for all the hiking and kayaking nearby. Pretty empty when I was there in June. Bring water treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How hard is it to get a campsite at Big Oak Cove Campground — Cherokee National Forest?
Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Big Oak Cove Campground — Cherokee National Forest. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Big Oak Cove Campground — Cherokee National Forest, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts
Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Big Oak Cove Campground — Cherokee National Forest?
There are 4 campsites at Big Oak Cove Campground — Cherokee National Forest and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

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