Dennis Cove Campground

Cherokee National Forest, TN · ≈14.1 mi to Johnson City
Sites
14
Max rig
Pull-through
No
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
14.1 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Tent campers and backpackers
  • Hikers and mountain bikers
  • Fishing and water access enthusiasts
  • Pet owners

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing hookups
  • Those requiring cell service
  • Large RVs

Connectivity

Plan to be offlineNo modeled cell coverage from any carrier. If you need connectivity here, a satellite communicator or hotspot device is worth considering.

What's here

13 Standards (no Hookups)
1 Tent Only (no Hookups)Hike-In access
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Site-level rig length data isn't reported for this campground.

Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedFire pitsGrillsPets allowedPicnic tables
Activities
BackpackingCampingEmergency ServicesFishingHikingHuntingMountain BikingSwimmingWater AccessWildlife Viewing
Natural features
Riverfront
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Easy to reachAccess
Good amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Johnson City, ~14.1 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: US Forest Service

Overview

Overview Dennis Cove Campground is a secluded campground along Laurel Fork Creek at an elevation of 2,650 feet in Carter County. This remote developed campground is popular with those seeking a rustic experience. The altitude, creek side location and lush forest surroundings make Dennis Cove particularly desirable during hot summer months. With 15 campsites, Dennis Cove is a great option for family camping. Recreation Along with camping, Laurel Fork Creek is stocked with rainbow trout below the campground. Above the campground, the creek and its tributaries are managed as wild trout streams for brown, rainbow and brook trout. Laurel Fork Trail (#39) follows the creek upstream for 8.0 miles with twenty-six stream crossings. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is accessed one mile west of the campground along Dennis Cove Rd, or at the top of the nearby Coon Den Falls Trail (#37). Facilities There are 15 single campsites, including two double sites within Dennis Cove Campground. The campground has flush toilets. Each site contains a table, fire ring and lantern holder. Natural Features Dennis Cove Campground is located along the beautiful Laurel Fork Creek nestled in the mountains of the Southern Appalachians. Nearby Attractions The trailhead for Coon Den Falls Trail (#37) is next to Dennis Cove Campground, and the trailhead for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (#1) is approximately one mile west of the campground on Dennis Cove Rd. Watauga Lake is approximately 25 minutes away.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Standard campground