Established Camping
Mcnabb Creek Group
Mcnabb Creek Group is located near Tellico Plains in the Cherokee National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas with creeks and rolling hills. Campers can explore nearby attractions such as the Cherohala Skyway and Bald River Falls, with temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer.
Description
National Forest
Cherokee National Forest
Overview
McNabb Creek Group Campground is located on the North River in the Tellico River area. Fishing, swimming, hiking and hunting are popular activities.
Recreation
The North River offers plenty of fishing and swimming opportunities. Visitors also enjoy hiking local trails and seasonal hunting.
Natural Features
The campground sits along the North River, a major tributary of the Tellico River, in the Smokey Mountains of the Cherokee National Forest in eastern Tennessee. Cherokee is Tennessee's only national forest, covering 650,000 acres from Chattanooga to Bristol along the North Carolina border. The forest is in the heart of the Southern Appalachians and is home to more than 20,000 species of plants and animals, as well as many rivers, creeks and lakes. Elevations range from 750 to 5,500 feet.
Nearby Attractions
The mountain town of Tellico Plains, less than 20 miles away, is known for its arts and crafts. The campground is 18 miles off the Cherohala Skyway, a 43-mile National Scenic Byway stretching from Tellico Plains, Tennessee, to Robbinsville, North Carolina.
Location
Mcnabb Creek Group is located in Tennessee
Directions
From I-75 in Sweetwater, Tennessee, take State Route 68 to Tellico Plains. Turn left onto Highway 165 for 6 miles. Turn right onto Forest Development Road 210 (Tellico River Road) for 10 miles. Turn left onto 217 (North River Road). The camp is located 2 miles on the left.
Address
250 RANGER STATION RD.
Tellico plains, TN 37385
Coordinates
35.3283333 N
84.1288889 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiFair
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump