Cherokee National Forest Citico Creek Campsite 3
Cherokee National Forest Citico Creek Campsite 3 Introduce
Nestled in the heart of the Cherokee National Forest, Citico Creek Campsite 3 offers a perfect escape for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Located in Vonore, TN, this campsite is part of the expansive Cherokee National Forest, which spans the southern Appalachian mountains of east Tennessee. The forest is divided into two sections by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and connects to other national forests in North Carolina, Georgia, and Kentucky.
Citico Creek Campsite 3 provides a variety of services and amenities to enhance your camping experience. The campsite is known for its beautiful surroundings, including the Citico Creek, where visitors can enjoy activities such as fishing, swimming, and letting their dogs run freely. The area is also famous for its natural spring water that flows from the side of the mountain, offering a refreshing and pure drinking source.
For hiking enthusiasts, the nearby Benton Mackaye Trail and Chilhowee Recreation Area offer scenic and relatively easy trails. The Benton Mackaye Trail is a 6-mile in-and-out trail that runs beside the Hiwassee River, providing a mix of flat and slightly challenging terrain. The Chilhowee Recreation Area features the Benton Falls Trail, a short hike with a steep descent to the base of the falls, perfect for a post-hike cool-down in the small lake at the trailhead.
Customer feedback highlights the beauty and tranquility of Citico Creek Campsite 3. Visitors love the opportunity to let their dogs run around and dip into the river, as well as the chance to collect natural spring water. The campsite's great camping spots and scenic surroundings make it a favorite destination for many.
- Scenic hiking trails like Benton Mackaye and Benton Falls
- River activities including fishing and swimming
- Natural spring water source
- Pet-friendly environment
- Beautiful and serene camping spots
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Customer Reviews
Love going here and letting the dogs run around and dip off in the river. Also go here to collect spring water that spews out from the side of the mountain. It's so beautiful here. Great camping spots.
The Cherokee National Forest is an expansive area found in the southern Appalachian mountains of east Tennessee and is divided into two sections by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is a part of the USDA Forest Service and connects to other national forests in North Carolina, Georgia and Kentucky. We live relatively close to part of this area that we access by driving through Cleveland, TN and have spent the last few months getting to know the area better. Since it is such a large area we have only explored a tiny fraction of it and have so much more to see and learn. Two areas we have enjoyed visiting are the Chilhowee Recreation Area and Benton Mackaye Trail near Childers Creek. The Benton Mackaye trail is a very scenic and fairly easy 6 mile in and out trail that goes right beside the Hiwassee River. It is mostly flat but the trail gets a little tougher about midway through before reverting back to easy flat ground. Parking is at the Childers Creek Trailhead area and is in the small town of Reliance. Flip Flop Burgers is right down the street and makes an excellent post hiking stop. Our favorite thing to do in the Chilhowee Recreation Area is hiking the Benton Falls Trail. This is another short hike that is pretty easy until a short and somewhat steep descent to the base of the falls. It’s slightly over 3 miles to go to the falls and back. At the trailhead there is a small lake that is good to cool down in after a hot hike. There are multiple scenic overlooks going up and down the mountain that are a great way to view the surrounding area. We look forward to many more trips to explore this fun and scenic area.
Best mountain to camp on. Great spots and wonderful little river!! Friendly people, clear water, and the lovely sounds of nature...what more could you ask for.
Beautiful place. Peaceful. Please clean up your trash.
Love camping here every year. Spot 6 is my favorite
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