Jake Best Campground

Citico Creek Flood Closure

Significant flood occurred in the Citico Creek watershed, Tellico Ranger District. Large potions of road is washed out and the route is currently closed from Indian Boundary to approximately Camp 11. The road is impassable and access is currently closed to motorized vehicles.

NFSR 35-1 Citico Creek Rd Closure: 35.431933, -84.103510 to 35.431933, -84.103510

NFSR 2659 Doublecamp-Jake Best Rd Closure: 35.463171, -84.030705 to 35.418464, -84.088762

Jake Best Campground remains open while Double Camp Campground is closed.

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.