Tellico River Area
Federal / Recreation.gov
This area provides outstanding opportunities for fishing, camping, hiking, and scenic driving. It is also home to the popular Indian Boundary Recreation Area and the Cherohala Skyway. Nearly 30,000 acres of remote backcountry surround three rivers and their tributaries, where fishing for brown, rainbow and brook trout is excellent. Cherohala Skyway (TN 165/NC143), a 43-mile National Scenic Byway, winds between Tellico Plains, Tenn. and Robbinsville, N.C. Tellico River Road (FR 210) offers intimate views of the river and 90-foot Bald River Falls. Spend the night at the historic Donley Cabin and
Location
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35.32007, -84.14454
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Trip-ready check
Live · National Weather Service · updated 11:49 AMWhat to check the night before you leave — forecast, alerts, and daylight for Tellico Plains, TN.
Today
72°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Tonight
47°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 mph
Tuesday
75°F
Sunny
wind 0 mph
Tuesday Night
47°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 mph
Wednesday
73°F
Partly Sunny
wind 0 mph
Wednesday Night
45°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 0 mph
Forecast: weather.gov point forecast. Conditions change — re-check the morning you leave.
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (set your own plan)
- Not estimated for this listing — map it from your home
- Access
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- Hike-in
- Confirm on site / map
- Pass required
- Check the facility page (day-use fees vary; many federal sites are free)
- Parking
- See facility details
- Camping
- No camping here (facility) — camp nearby
- Max stay
- Check local rules
- Reservation
- None for day use
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