Dennis Cove Campground
Dennis Cove Campground is a national forest campground in Tennessee. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Tennessee
- Coordinates
- 36.25722, -82.11083
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Backpacking, Camping, Emergency Services, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Swimming, Water Access, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 423-735-1500
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About 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. 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. Recreation Along with camping, Laurel Fork Creek is stocked with rainbow trout below the campground. Above the campground, the creek and its tributaries are managed as wild trout streams for brown, rainbow and brook trout. Laurel Fork Trail (#39) follows the creek upstream for 8.0 miles with twenty-six stream crossings. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is accessed one mile west of the campground along Dennis Cove Rd, or at the top of the nearby Coon Den Falls Trail (#37). Facilities There are 15 single campsites, including two double sites within Dennis Cove Campground. The campground has flush toilets. Each site contains a table, fire ring and lantern holder. Natural Features Dennis Cove Campground is located along the beautiful Laurel Fork Creek nestled in the mountains of the Southern Appalachians. Nearby Attractions The trailhead for Coon Den Falls Trail (#37) is next to Dennis Cove Campground, and the trailhead for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (#1) is approximately one mile west of the campground on Dennis Cove Rd. Watauga Lake is approximate
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Blossman Gas · 7.9 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 42 designated routes (39 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Cove Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Dennis Cove Recreation Area | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| A.T. Laurel Fork Shelter | National forest camping area | 2.1 mi | — | — |
| A.T. Moreland Gap Shelter | National forest camping area | 2.9 mi | — | — |
| Doe River Campground | Private campground | 3.3 mi | — | — |
| Cardens Bluff Cg | National forest campground | 3.8 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.