![]() (GPS 35.29414, -84.11177) – Tellico Ranger District – Located just south of the hamlet of Green Cove, along River Road (FR 210) this is a designated dispersed camping area that can accommodate three to four camps at best. ![]() Read reviews of Big Creek Campground on FreeCampsites. The campground is in the bottom of a canyon, where Big Creek, Pace Branch and Peter Camp Branch, all come together. Some sites are small, but there are others large enough for medium sized trailers. There are about seven (7) sites along the creek. (GPS 35.04634, -84.54360) – Ocoee Ranger District – While this is an official Cherokee National Forest campground, it’s not listed on their website. Read reviews of Lost Creek Campground on FreeRoam. There’s no cellular data here as a result. The campground sits on the banks of Lost Creek, right at the confluence of Mary Branch, and deep into a canyon. This campground can get busy at times, so its hit-or-miss if you’ll find peace here. Large trailers may have trouble getting into here. Still, it’s suitable for 2WD vehicles, and it’s common to see folks towing small to medium sized trailers into here. The road into this campground is dirt, and can be quite bumpy. (GPS 35.15913, -84.46904) – Ocoee Ranger District – Another free, primitive campground with about ten (10) sites total. Read reviews of Tumbling Creek Campground on FreeRoam. The campground sits on the banks of Tumbling Creek, and during the Spring and early Summer you can enjoy the sounds of rushing water. The first couple of sites however will offer enough space for medium-sized RVs and trailers to turn around. Most of these sites are suitable for small RVs, vans, and cars. (GPS 35.01703, -84.46642) – Ocoee Ranger District – This is a “primitive” campground with up to eight (8) sites, first-come, first-serve. ![]() Places we’ve listed below were selected based on our own experiences camping there, and based on popularity with other boondockers… Tumbling Creek Campground If you want to camp for free in Cherokee National Forest, you’re in luck… Overlooking Parksville Lake, Cherokee National Forest Where to Camp for Free in Cherokee National Forest Tennessee’s most popular national forest is filled with dispersed camping areas, boondocking sites, and free campgrounds. Get more information and make reservations for the campground here.Cherokee National Forest offers many places where you can camp for free. But all the bugs in the world cannot beat having miles of empty beach to wander 24 hrs a day! No-see-ums and biting flies can be abundant. Sunscreen and bug sprays can also be vital. The ocean side of the island is also very windy, which helps with summer heat, but can cause some frustrations with tents and tarps (unsecured tents can be blown over the dunes and into the water in less than a minute if the wind is right), so bring extra long stakes to secure them in the sand. If you want shade, you'll have to bring along a tarp, pop up canopy, or umbrellas. The only down side to the area is that there is no tree coverage in the campground. There is plenty of wildlife to see since the beach area is isolated and only has light foot traffic: from the huge variety of birds, to all kinds of crustaceans, fish, sea turtles, and even a pod of dolphins on occasion. ![]() Most visitors are day trippers, so the island is quiet and peaceful at night. The town is about two miles south of the campground and has several gift shops, a few restaurants, and a general supply store which carries some camping gear. The inland side of the island, across the road from the campgrounds, contains a nature preserve with a couple of miles of easy hiking trail. The campgrounds have several miles of excellent beach that are excluded from the recreational day beaches on the islands, but campers have access to the entire coast. Campsites are a short walk over the dunes to the beach. They can accommodate RV's, campers, and primitive tent sites. The campground has 136 campsites spread out over the grounds. The ferry from Cape Hatteras is free and runs all day. Ocracoke Island is accessible via the North Carolina Ferry System. This is a wonderful place for anyone who wants to camp on the beach, enjoy primitive camping within driving distance of a small island town, and have miles of beach to walk, run, fish, kayak, or just spend the day searching for seashells.Ĭamping on Ocracoke is allowed at the National Park Service Ocracoke Campground.
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