U.S. Forest Service · Cherokee National Forest · TN

Old Forge Recreation Area

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The place

Are you looking for a primitive tent camping experience? Come stay at this small campground located along the banks of Jennings Creek. Large walk-in tent sites are screened by native vegetation. In the early 1900's, this area was the site of an iron forge. Iron ore was smelted and made into materials for the railroad operation that harvested timber in the area.

SRC · USFS Enterprise Data Warehouse · 2026-08-24

No reservation needed

First come,
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon

SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Fees

Camping fee is$7 per site per night.

SRC · USFS Enterprise Data Warehouse · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in TN-01. This member’s public-lands record →

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