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Young Branch Campground

in Cherokee National Forest

Reported open. Checked 2026-08-05.

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Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.

Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.

Recreation.gov

Checked 2026-08-05

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Official Forest Service page

Young Branch Campground

Young Branch Campground is located on Citico Creek. The campground offers 25 horse stalls as well as a corral that may accommodate up to 10 horses (if they get along with each other).

Before you go

Reservations

First-come, first-served

Fees

Campsites are $15 per site. There is a fee tube at the campground to submit your payment.

Hours

Open year round

Restrictions

Maximum of 25 horses. • Maximum of 5 people per site; 35 people maximum for entire campground. • Food storage restrictions apply at all areas on the Tellico Ranger District. All food and beverages must be stored in an approved bear-proof container, your locked vehicle or hard-sided camper at all times unless being eaten, prepared, or transported.

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