U.S. Forest Service · Cherokee National Forest · TN
Dennis Cove Recreation Area
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The place
DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO EFFECTS FROM HELENE. Dennis Cove Recreation Area is a secluded campground and picnic area alongside Laurel Fork Creek in Carter County. It includes a remote developed campground, popular with those seeking a rustic experience. The altitude, creekside location and lush forest surroundings make Dennis Cove particularly desirable during hot, summer months.
SRC · USFS Enterprise Data Warehouse · 2026-08-24
Booking
183 daysBooking window before arrival
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24
Fees
Campsites are$10 for single sites and $20 for double site (site #1).
SRC · USFS Enterprise Data Warehouse · 2026-08-24
Your representative
This campground sits in TN-01. This member’s public-lands record →
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