Anglers and families seeking creek-side camping head to Double Camp/Citico Creek, a US Forest Service campground in Cherokee National Forest near Vonore. This established campground provides both drive-in and walk-in sites along Citico Creek, where Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency stocks trout from February through early September.
The creek runs clear and cold year-round, creating natural swimming holes and productive fishing spots. Sites spread along the water offer direct access for casting lines or cooling off on warm days. "Clear, clean water abounds here," notes Todd R., a longtime visitor who has camped here for decades. The primitive camping setup keeps sites secluded from crowded areas.
Cell phone service remains spotty to nonexistent throughout the campground, with broadcast radio barely reaching the area. Pets are welcome at all sites, and campfires are permitted. The Forest Service charges varying fees depending on site selection and season. Multiple hiking trails branch out from the camping area into the surrounding forest.
Campers wanting more developed amenities can check Indian Boundary, which sits less than two miles away with additional facilities.
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Location
Public CampgroundDouble Camp/Citico Creek is located in Tennessee
Coordinates
35.41900037 N
84.0890004 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 19 min from Knoxville, TN
- 1 hr 24 min from Cleveland, TN
- 1 hr 49 min from Chattanooga, TN
- 2 hrs from Morristown, TN




