Katy Branch
Cherokee National Forest — riverside
Location: Greeneville, TN, TN
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Katy Branch, a former Youth Conservation Corp Camp, is a private outdoor pavilion surrounded by beautiful Tennessee woodlands in the Cherokee National Forest.Rental facilities include an open pavilion with fireplace and three large picnic tables. The pavilion is attached to a building that contains two accessible restrooms and a "kitchen" area with stainless steel sink, microwave and refrigerator. A large outdoor charcoal grill and five folding tables and 80 folding chairs are also available wit
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms
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Katy Branch is a former Youth Conservation Corps Camp in Cherokee National Forest with a covered pavilion, forested hiking trails, and an open area for group activities. Google reviewers give it 4.8/5 stars, praising it as a beautiful woodland setting.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Timber Rattlesnake, Southern Flying Squirrel, White-tailed Deer, Barred Owl, and Queensnake have been documented in the area.
Insider tips for Katy Branch: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site Carry in, carry out policy in effect Pavilion includes fireplace, kitchen area, and accessible restrooms
Skip Katy Branch if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this site. You plan to camp outside May through October — seasonal operations only. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 1 tent site available.
Best time to visit Katy Branch: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Horse Creek Pavilion Day Use (Greeneville, TN), Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, Tn) (Greeneville, TN), The Laurels Picnic Area Pavilions (Unicoi, TN), Paint Creek Campground (Greeneville, TN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Katy Branch
Cell signal at Katy Branch (Greeneville, TN): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Katy Branch, a former Youth Conservation Corp Camp, is a private outdoor pavilion surrounded by beautiful Tennessee woodlands in the Cherokee National Forest.Rental facilities include an open pavilion with fireplace and three large picnic tables. The pavilion is attached to a building that contains two accessible restrooms and a "kitchen" area with stainless steel sink, microwave and refrigerator. A large outdoor charcoal grill and five folding tables and 80 folding chairs are also available with the rental.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site
Carry in, carry out policy in effect
Pavilion includes fireplace, kitchen area, and accessible restrooms
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Greeneville travel east to 11E to TN State Road 107. Travel approximately 14.5 miles to the gate at Katy Branch located on the right. (Landmarks will include Clark Creek Road on the right and Jackson Bridge Road on the left.) Unlock the gate and travel about .5 miles to the pavilion.
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- 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.
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