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Holly Flats 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/holly-flats-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Budget-friendly tent camping at $20/night in a remote front-country location. Campers praise it as an awesome spot with a 4.6/5 rating, though facilities are basic.

Wildlife alert: Southern Flying Squirrel, Eastern Gray Squirrel, Pine Warbler, Mourning Dove, Tufted Titmouse, White-breasted Nuthatch, Six-lined Racerunner, Ring-necked Snake, Gray Ratsnake

Insider tips for Holly Flats Campground: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to secure a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment option Book early during peak season as this is a popular federal campground

Skip Holly Flats Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You prefer established campsites — some reviewers noted tables in poor condition. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Holly Flats Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Birch Branch Campground (Tellico Plains, TN), North River Campground (Tellico Plains, TN), Spivey Cove Campground (Tellico Plains, TN), Mcnabb Creek Group (TELLICO PLAINS, TN).

Cell Phone Coverage at Holly Flats Campground

Cell signal at Holly Flats 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✕ You prefer established campsites — some reviewers noted tables in poor condition✕ You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    First-come, first-served only

    arrive early to secure a site

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

    Book early during peak season as this is a popular federal campground

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally May through October only

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    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: Southern Flying Squirrel, Eastern Gray Squirrel, Pine Warbler, Mourning Dove, Tufted Titmouse, White-breasted Nuthatch, Six-lined Racerunner, Ring-necked Snake, Gray Ratsnake

    Location

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    N/A· Cherokee National Forest
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    Campground entrance

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    #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 Holly Flats Campground cost per night?+
    Holly Flats Campground costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Holly Flats Campground open?+
    Holly Flats Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Holly Flats Campground have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Holly Flats Campground?+
    Holly Flats Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Holly Flats Campground?+
    Holly Flats 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 Holly Flats Campground?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Holly Flats Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Holly Flats Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
    Holly Flats Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $20 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Mcnabb Creek Group

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