Davis Branch 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/davis-branch-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Affordable tent camping at $20/night with great nearby fishing opportunities. Simple national forest amenities including fire rings and picnic tables in a scenic Tennessee location.

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

Insider tips for Davis Branch Campground: First-come, first-served basis only — arrive early to secure a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment option Only 1 tent site available — plan accordingly for group trips

Skip Davis Branch Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this campground. You require advanced reservations — first-come, first-served only. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is seasonal.

Best time to visit Davis Branch Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..

Nearby campgrounds: Holder Cove Campground (Tellico Plains, TN), Big Oak Cove Campground (Tellico Plains, TN), Rough Ridge Campground (Tellico Plains, TN), Spivey Cove Campground (Tellico Plains, TN).

Cell Phone Coverage at Davis Branch Campground

Cell signal at Davis Branch Campground (Tellico Plains, TN): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Tellico Plains, TN, TN★ 4 (0 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — no hookups available at this campground✕ You require advanced reservations — first-come, first-served only✕ You're visiting outside May-October — campground is seasonal

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served basis only

arrive early to secure a site

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment option

Only 1 tent site available

plan accordingly for group trips

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Northern Saw-whet Owl, Black-throated Blue Warbler, Bay-breasted Warbler, Dark-eyed Junco, Woodland Jumping Mouse, Common Snapping Turtle, Red-bellied Snake, and Ring-necked Snake documented in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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N/A· Cherokee National Forest

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Cherokee National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Cherokee National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Davis Branch Campground cost per night?+
Davis Branch Campground costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Davis Branch Campground open?+
Davis Branch Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Davis Branch Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Davis Branch Campground?+
Davis Branch Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Davis Branch Campground?+
Davis Branch Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Davis Branch Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Davis Branch Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Davis Branch Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Davis Branch Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$20 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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