Dennis Cove Campground

Overview

Dennis Cove Campground is a secluded campground along Laurel Fork Creek at an elevation of 2,650 feet in Carter County. This remote developed campground is popular with those seeking a rustic experience.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Sites

14 campsites

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

423-735-1500

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Dennis Cove Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Appalachian TrailHike · 380.9 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.7 mi from camp

  Appalachian Trail - North Carolina & Tennessee. OpenStreetMap

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• Appalachian TrailHike · 380.9 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.7 mi from camp

  Appalachian Trail - North Carolina & Tennessee. OpenStreetMap

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• Laurel Fork TrailheadTrailhead · 3.0 mi from campShow on map
• Hampton Watershed TrailsTrailhead · 3.9 mi from campShow on map
• Overmountain Victory National Historic TrailHike · 55.0 mi long · Long-distance trail · 7.9 mi from camp

  A long-distance route from Abingdon to Kings Mountain State Park.

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• Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 5Hike · 85.7 mi long · Long-distance trail · 19.7 mi from camp

  The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is a developing long distance hiking trail, which connects the Great Smokys to the Outer Banks. OpenStreetMap

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Scenic sights

• Campbell Pen KnobPeak · 3,504 ft · 0.7 mi from campShow on map
• Coon Den FallsWaterfall · 0.5 mi from campShow on map
• Potato TopPeak · 2,533 ft · 1.6 mi from campShow on map
• Dennis Cove WaterfallWaterfall · 0.7 mi from campShow on map
• C.R. "Doodle" White OverlookViewpoint · 4.8 mi from camp

  A sprawling, beautiful view of the forest. OpenStreetMap

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Climbing and snow sports

• Beech Mountain Ski ResortSkiing and snowshoeing · 13.6 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.