Davis Branch
Tellico Plains, Tennessee
| Address: | Davis Branch Campground, Tellico Plains, TN 37385, USA |
| GPS: |
35°16'44.5"N 84°5'47.6"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Tennessee |
Camp, Hike, and Swim
Davis Branch is a beautiful campground located in Tennesse by the beautiful Tellico River. Here you can camp, hike, and explore the river. The campground has six different campsites all offering a picnic table for you to place food on while preparing your dinner over the fire. This is a great place to take your family camping for a week, or to enjoy a nice couple of days with your friends waking up early to go fishing in the river.
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Add ResourceBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Tellico Plains, Tennessee
- Head southeast on Old State Hwy 165/
Veterans Memorial Dr toward Southard St (0.2 mi) - Turn right onto TN-165 E/
Cherohala Skyway/ Unicoi Turnpike Continue to follow TN-165 E/(8.2 mi)Cherohala Skyway - Turn right toward Turkey Creek Rd/
Whiteoak Flat Rd (397 ft) - Slight left onto Turkey Creek Rd/
Whiteoak Flat Rd (0.8 mi) - Sharp left onto River RdDestination will be on the left(11.6 mi)
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