Jake Best Campground
Jake Best is one of two developed campgrounds on Citico Creek, and is used as a hub for trout fishermen and hunters alike. Each site contains a picnic table, grill/fire ring, and lantern post. Jake Best has a campground host during peak season occupying one site of the campground.
General Information
3/6/2024 - 11/19/2024
Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- 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.
- Maximum of 5 people and 2 vehicles at each site.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $6 per night
Campsites are $6 per site.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 35.4458
Longitude: -84.1094
Directions
From HWY 411 turn on HWY 360 in Vonore, TN. When the road splits stay straight which becomes Citico Road. Stay on this road until you get to Jakes Best. The road will turn to gravel along the creek.
You may also access it from the Cherohala Skyway (HWY 165) in Tellico Plains, TN by following directions to Indian Boundary Campground. Instead of turning into the IB Campground, turn right onto the gravel road which will drop you down to Citico Creek. Follow the creek downstream and Jakes Best Campground will be on your left. You will pass several dispersed campsites along the way.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
