Jake Best Campground

Cherokee National Forest

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Citico Road Tellico Plains, TN 37385 423-253-8400 423-476-9700 Official Website

GPS: 35.4459, -84.1096

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Overview of Jake Best Campground

Food storage restrictions apply at all areas on the Cherokee National Forest. 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.

Number of Sites 7

Pad Type dirt

Open Seasonally May - November

Elevation 1,049 ft / 319 m

Max Stay 14

Tent Camping Yes

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Reviews of Jake Best Campground 2 people have reviewed this location.

Ratings Summary

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Camping Coops
Camping Coops
Alcoa, TN
6 reviews
“Peaceful”

Reviewed 7/21/2022

Nightly rate: $6
Days stayed: 2
Site Number: 7
Overall Rating

We camped during the week in July. Since the sites are "first come, first served" we weren't sure if we'd be able to get in. There are only 7 sites and one of those is taken by a camp host during the peak season. I'm not sure when that is; it definitely isn't July! We were the only ones in the campground both nights. We were lulled to sleep by Citico Creek which was down the hill behind our campsite but can be heard throughout the campground. It was an easy 2-minute walk to the creek down the trail.
Bear-proof garbage bins are provided, but we didn't see any evidence of bears or raccoons. The sites are level and in good condition. There is a vault toilet (with toilet paper!) but no water or electricity. There is no cell service. The sites are fairly level and are a good size with adequate spacing between them.
We would definitely camp here again but would make sure to have a backup plan just in case. Supposedly the campground is busy when the trout are released and during hunting season. The road leading to the campground is a one-lane, gravel road with potholes so be mindful when traveling on the road.

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Camping Coops would stay here again

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3 reviews
“Clean, well maintained and quiet ”

Reviewed 9/24/2019

Nightly rate: $6
Days stayed: 1
Site Number: 1
Overall Rating

Nice place to stay. Beautiful and out of the way. Drive in and out has beautiful scenery. Well worth the effort to get there!

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Pam35096 would stay here again

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Amenities

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  • dry camping
Site Amenities
  • fire ring
Facilities
  • restrooms: vault

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