Dennis Cove Campground

US Forest Service · Tennessee

Dennis Cove Campground in Tennessee. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 298 public campsites we map in Tennessee.

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. The altitude, creek side location and lush forest surroundings make Dennis Cove particularly desirable during hot summer months. With 15 campsites, Dennis Cove is a great option for family camping.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Fee

Not published (the agency does not list one)

Booking

Reservation required

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Number of sites

100

Phone

423-735-1500

Coordinates

36.25722, -82.11083

Nearest sites we map

• Cardens Bluff Campground6 km · US Forest Service
• Little Stoney Creek Camp7 km · US Forest Service
• Watauga Point Recreation Area7 km · US Forest Service
• Rosebay Ridge Campground 310 km · State park system
• Group Campground10 km · State park system
• Campground A11 km · State park system

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-03-11, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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