TELLICO PLAINS, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Indian Boundary Campground in the Cherokee National Forest is now closed due to severe weather earlier this month. The Cherokee National Forest announced the closure ...

TELLICO PLAINS, Tenn. — The Cherokee National Forest was damaged by both flooding and winds during storms that swept through the area, temporarily blocking some campgrounds and damaging roads. The ...

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WATE) — Citing a rise in bear encounters fueled by improperly stored food, Cherokee National Forest has closed one of its campgrounds until further notice. The Horse Creek Campground ...

With warmer weather on the horizon, the Cherokee National Forest is preparing to open roads and campgrounds in Northeast Tennessee for the year.

Cherokee National Forest is a 660,000-acre wonderland of trails, waterfalls, and rich cultural history along the Tennessee–North Carolina border. Visitors can explore iconic routes like the ...