Big Oak Cove Campground

Federal campground in Cherokee National Forest

Location: Tellico Plains, TN, TN

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/big-oak-cove-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Budget-friendly tent camping at $20/night with fire rings and picnic tables in the Tellico Plains area. First-come, first-served basis allows flexible arrival without reservations.

Wildlife alert: Black-throated Blue Warbler, Bay-breasted Warbler, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Dark-eyed Junco, Red-bellied Snake, Common Snapping Turtle, and Ring-necked Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Big Oak Cove Campground: Arrive early as this is first-come, first-served only with no advance reservations Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature if available Book early as this federal campground fills up quickly

Skip Big Oak Cove Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available at sites. You're visiting outside May through October — campground is seasonal. You prefer guaranteed reservations — first-come, first-served only.

Best time to visit Big Oak Cove Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Rough Ridge Campground (Tellico Plains, TN), Holder Cove Campground (Tellico Plains, TN), Davis Branch Campground (Tellico Plains, TN), Birch Branch Campground (Tellico Plains, TN).