Overview
Indian Boundary Recreation Area is the crown jewel of the South Zone of the Cherokee National Forest on the Tellico Ranger District. This family-oriented campground offers a swim beach and picnic area with grills and an accessible picnic pavilion, as well as a fantastic, 3.2-mile hiking and biking trail around the lake. Spectacular mountain views, glimpses of wildlife, and a peaceful setting await visitors who come to Indian Boundary.
Great Facilities and Amenities
Bbq
(All campsites have Bbq)
Campfire Allowed
(All campsites have Campfire Allowed)
Checkin Time
(All campsites have Checkin Time)
Checkout Time
(All campsites have Checkout Time)
Driveway Entry
(Majority of the campsites have back in)
Max Num Of People
(Up to 5)
Max Num Of Vehicles
(Up to 2)
Pets Allowed
(All campsites have Pets Allowed)
Picnic Table
(All campsites have Picnic Table)
Shade
(Majority of the campsites have full)
Natural Features
![Boat ramp at Indian Boundary Lake Boat ramp at Indian Boundary Lake - Credits: US Forest Service](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/images/64725.jpg)
![Picnic pavilion at day use area Picnic pavilion at day use area - Credits: Mary Jane Burnette](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/images/64647.jpg)
![Indian Boundary Lake and swimming beach Indian Boundary Lake and swimming beach - Credits: US Forest Service](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/images/64702.jpg)
![Accessible Fishing Pier Accessible Fishing Pier - Credits: US Forest Service](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/images/64777.jpg)
Indian Boundary Lake covers 96 acres at an elevation of 1,560 feet, and sits among hardwoods and pines. At the lake, visitors enjoy watching beaver that inhabit an adjacent pond, identifying several species of ducks and other waterfowl and trying their luck at catching bass, sunfish and catfish.
Recreation
![Indian Boundary Lake Indian Boundary Lake - Credits: Mason Boring](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2018/09/19/20/39/232215_a2f2e76d-0d71-4a6a-9ece-a2356fac3dda_1440.jpg)
![Indian Boundary Lake Indian Boundary Lake - Credits: Mason Boring](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2018/09/19/20/39/232215_a2f2e76d-0d71-4a6a-9ece-a2356fac3dda_1440.jpg)
Opportunities abound for fishing, swimming, boating, wildlife viewing and scenic driving. Other popular activities include hiking and biking the trail around Indian Boundary Lake.The recreation area contains a swim beach, boat ramp, fishing pier, picnic area and volleyball court.
Permitted Equipment
rv-Up to 26ft
tent-Up to 26ft
trailer-Up to 26ft