Established Camping

Dennis Cove Campground

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About

National Forest

Cherokee National Forest

Overview

Dennis Cove Campground has closed for the 2023 season. Dennis Cove Campground is a secluded campground along Laurel Fork Creek at an elevation of 2,650 feet in Carter County. This remote developed campground is popular with those seeking a rustic experience. The altitude, creek side location and lush forest surroundings make Dennis Cove particularly desirable during hot summer months. With 15 campsites, Dennis Cove is a great option for family camping.____

Recreation

Along with camping, Laurel Fork Creek is stocked with rainbow trout below the campground. Above the campground, the creek and its tributaries are managed as wild trout streams for brown, rainbow and brook trout. Laurel Fork Trail (#39) follows the creek upstream for 8.0 miles with twenty-six stream crossings. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is accessed one mile west of the campground along Dennis Cove Rd, or at the top of the nearby Coon Den Falls Trail (#37).__

Facilities

There are 15 single campsites, including two double sites within Dennis Cove Campground. The campground has flush toilets. Each site contains a table, fire ring and lantern holder.

Natural Features

Dennis Cove Campground is located along the beautiful Laurel Fork Creek nestled in the mountains of the Southern Appalachians.

Nearby Attractions

The trailhead for Coon Den Falls Trail (#37) is next to Dennis Cove Campground, and the trailhead for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (#1) is approximately one mile west of the campground on Dennis Cove Rd. Watauga Lake is approximately 25 minutes away.____

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Nathan F.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 7, 2022

Out there without being too far out there.

The campground is in a nice secluded area that can be very silent and relaxing. The sites are well set-up and all are easy to access. Water fill up spots are well positioned and each site has a fire ring. We stayed in spot #2 which is very close to the road, but it felt secluded and traffic is light. The road up is good but extremely tight and windy at points so beware a wide trailer if you aren't used to this type of mountain driving. As per usual the place is great until some people show up and run their generators all night and yell half the night, but I really did enjoy this site. Hiking to waterfalls that are close and to the Appalachian Trail which is also close by is a fun and easy escape. We will be back and I recommend.

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Month of VisitAugust

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Jimmy H.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 4, 2019

Beautiful!

Really nice, small campground situated near several trails.

Emily Grace M.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 30, 2018

Great time! Ideal for base-hiking or a backpacking break!

Very pretty sight with a lot of nice hiking trails all around. Fairly close to the Appalachian Trail. There is also a stop-n-go near the road coming into the site.

Month of VisitJuly

Location

Dennis Cove Campground is located in Tennessee

Directions

Take US 321/TN 67 East out of Hampton, TN. Turn right onto Dennis Cove Road and drive approximately 5 miles. Dennis Cove Road is steep with hairpin turns, so plan to drive slowly.__