Spivey 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/spivey-cove-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Primitive campground offering a quiet, secluded experience with fire pits and pit toilets. Google reviewers praise the peaceful setting and nearby waterfalls and fishing spots.

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

Insider tips for Spivey Cove Campground: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to secure a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment Store located nearby for supplies

Skip Spivey Cove Campground if: You need hookups — no electric or water available. You prefer developed campgrounds — this is primitive camping only. You're visiting outside May through October — seasonal closure.

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

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