Tellico Plains
Top Adventures in Tellico Plains
Drive the Cherohala Skyway National Scenic Byway
5.0
The Cherohala Skway is one of the National Scenic byways in America it spans over 43 curvy miles from Tellico Planes, Tennessee to Robbinsville, North Carolina. On the Skyway there are many overlooks ranging elevations from 2000-5200 feet all have...
Hike to Conasauga Falls
4.5
1.5 mi
/ 400 ft gain
Getting to the trailhead can be a challenge if there has been any heavy precipitation or icy conditions due to the fact the last two miles are one mile of broken pavement and the last mile a dirt road. You should be fine in good conditions in any ...
Exploring Bald River Falls
4.8
If you're looking to check out a secnic waterfall in East Tennessee, Bald River Falls is sure to be on your list. At 90 feet, you can't miss this roaring beauty during any season. Also, Tellico Plains is an awesome mountain town in itself; check i...
Camp at North River Campground and Dispersed Campsites
North River Road is located in the Nantahala National Forest near Tellico Plains. To get to North River Campground you can either drive up the Cherohala Skyway about 6 miles then turn when you see the sign for the campground and bald river falls. ...
Explore North River Road
5.0
If you're looking to get off the beaten path and take the road less traveled, North River Road is your ticket to solitude.A popular loop for the locals is starting on Tellico River Road, then getting on North River Road to make your way up the mou...
Camp at Citico Creek
5.0
There are a few options for getting to Citico Creek, you can either go up the windy gravel road from US 411 or get off of the Cherohala Skyway and go down the mountain past the Indian Boundary campground. The Citico Creek campground has about 5 or...
Hike to Falls Branch Falls
5.0
2.6 mi
/ 540 ft gain
To get to the trailhead, drive 22.5 miles on the Cherohala Skyway from Tellico Plains, Tennessee. If you are coming from the North Carolina side, drive 20.5 miles to the trailhead. The trailhead parking area is marked by a large green sign saying ...
Hike to Whiggs Meadow
3 mi
/ 700 ft gain
You will start your hike off of the Cherohala Skyway. The trail-head is a small asphalt pull-off on the right if you are coming from Tellico Plains. From the trail-head the trail starts up and almost all of the trial is an uphill incline on the wa...
Tellico Plains camping, hotels, and more
North River Road
Mcnabb Creek Group
Overview
McNabb Creek Group Campground is located on the North River in the Tellico River area. Fishing, swimming, hiking and hunting are...
North River Road
Donley Cabin
Overview
Donley Cabin is a primitive and historic structure in the heart of the Cherokee National Forest, offering visitors a glimpse of ...
Vonore, Tennessee
Young Branch Horse Camp
Overview
Young Branch Campground is situated near Citico Creek. It is one of Cherokee National Forest's two horse campgrounds. Visitors e...
Benton, Tennessee
Quinn Springs Pavilion
Overview
The Quinn Springs Pavilion offers a covered picnic shelter for up to 50 people -- the perfect location for family reunions and c...
Robbinsville, North Carolina
Rattler Ford Group Campground
Overview
Rattler Ford Group Campground sits near the swift-moving Santeetlah Creek in the Nantahala National Forest. Groups of up to 25 ...