Mcnabb Creek Group
McNabb Creek Group Campground is located on the North River in the Tellico River area. Fishing, swimming, hiking and hunting are popular activities.
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Site mix
| group standard area nonelectric | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Pull-through | 35 | Gravel | Partial | 60 / 60 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 35 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Fee is $30 per night. Reservations can be made from 1 to 360 days in advance by calling 1-877-444-6777 or online at Recreation.gov. Discount passes do not apply at McNabb Group Camp. |
The campground offers one group site that can accommodate from 10 to 60 people. It is equipped with picnic tables, grills and portable toilets.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Temporarily closed |
| Forest | Cherokee National Forest |
| Booking | Rec.gov |
| Fees | Fee is $30 per night. Reservations can be made from 1 to 360 days in advance by calling 1-877-444-6777 or online at Recreation.gov. Discount passes do not apply at McNabb Group Camp. |
| Rules | 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. Accomodations for up to 60 people. |
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Getting there
From I-75 in Sweetwater, Tennessee, take State Route 68 to Tellico Plains. Turn left onto Highway 165 for 6 miles. Turn right onto Forest Development Road 210 (Tellico River Road) for 10 miles. Turn left onto 217 (North River Road). The camp is located 2 miles on the left.
| Nearest town | Tellico Plains, Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 35.3283° N, 84.1289° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | North River Checking Station ↗ | 1 mi |
| RV sales & service | Rick's RV Center ↗ | 18.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Lovin Equipment & Sales, Inc - Outdoor Equipment & Sportsman ↗ | 19.1 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
The mountain town of Tellico Plains, less than 20 miles away, is known for its arts and crafts. The campground is 18 miles off the Cherohala Skyway, a 43-mile National Scenic Byway stretching from Tellico Plains, Tennessee, to Robbinsville, North Carolina.
- 1.8 miWalnut Grove Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 2.7 miBaby Falls Day Use Site ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miMcNabb Creek Trail3.9 mi trail
- 0.3 miHemlock Trail3.1 mi trail
- 0.8 miLong Branch Trail2.7 mi trail
- 0.9 miPanther Branch Trail2.2 mi trail
- 1.6 miLaurel Branch Trail3 mi trail
- 2.2 miHenderson Mountain Trail4.2 mi trail
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Bald River Gorge Wilderness begins about 1.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 1.6 miBald River Gorge Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 3,791 acres
- 2.7 miUpper Bald River Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 9,037 acres
- 3.3 miNational Forests in North Carolina ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,026,237 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- L. D. Giddens and Son Jewelry StoreBuilding · Goldsboro · 8.3 mi
- Elisha Johnson MansionBuilding · Tellico Plains · 8.4 mi
- Calderwood DamStructure · Calderwood · 14 mi
Natural features
The campground sits along the North River, a major tributary of the Tellico River, in the Smokey Mountains of the Cherokee National Forest in eastern Tennessee. Cherokee is Tennessee's only national forest, covering 650,000 acres from Chattanooga to Bristol along the North Carolina border. The forest is in the heart of the Southern Appalachians and is home to more than 20,000 species of plants and animals, as well as many rivers, creeks and lakes. Elevations range from 750 to 5,500 feet.
Recreation
The North River offers plenty of fishing and swimming opportunities. Visitors also enjoy hiking local trails and seasonal hunting.
Guidebooks for Cherokee National Forest and Tennessee
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- Cherokee National Forest hiking guideWilliam H. Skelton and Lamar Alexander, 2024Find at Bookshop.org
- Campgrounds in and Around the Great Smoky Mountains National ParkGrueen Huffman, 2010Find at Bookshop.org
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Mcnabb Creek Group?
Sites at Mcnabb Creek Group are reservable on Recreation.gov. Rec.gov Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Mcnabb Creek Group?
Fee is $30 per night. Reservations can be made from 1 to 360 days in advance by calling 1-877-444-6777 or online at Recreation.gov. Discount passes do not apply at McNabb Group Camp.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Mcnabb Creek Group?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Mcnabb Creek Group open right now?
Temporarily closed as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Mcnabb Creek Group have?
1 site, including 1 group standard area nonelectric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Mcnabb Creek Group?
The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Mcnabb Creek Group?
Yes, pets are allowed at Mcnabb Creek Group. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Mcnabb Creek Group?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Food storage restrictions apply at all areas on the Cherokee National Forest.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Mcnabb Creek Group?
The North River offers plenty of fishing and swimming opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Mcnabb Creek Group?
Tellico Plains, Tennessee. The mountain town of Tellico Plains, less than 20 miles away, is known for its arts and crafts.
Source: Getting there
What if Mcnabb Creek Group is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are North River Campground (0.7 mi, first-come), Dam Creek Walk-In Campground And Picnic Area (1.4 mi, first-come), and Spivey Cove Campground (1.9 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby