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Site Temporarily Closed
Temporarily closed while contractors make improvements to Citico Creek. The campground is expected to reopen in December 2025.
Recreation Region: Citico Creek

Young Branch Campground

Young Branch Campground is located on Citico Creek. The campground offers 25 horse stalls as well as a corral that may accommodate up to 10 horses (if they get along with each other).

Current Conditions
Young Branch Campground is open year-round.

General Information

Open year round

  • Maximum of 25 horses.
  • Maximum of 5 people per site; 35 people maximum for entire campground.
  • Food storage restrictions apply at all areas on the Tellico Ranger District. 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.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $15 per night

Campsites are $15 per site. There is a fee tube at the campground to submit your payment. 

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 35.4834

Longitude: -84.1232

Directions

From Hwy. 411 in Vonore, TN: Follow Hwy. 360 South 7.2 miles to County Road 455. Continue on County Road 455 for 9 miles to Forest Developed Road 35 (single lane gravel road). Take FDR 35 for 3.5 miles. The YB Campground will be on your right.

From Tellico Plains, TN: Travel East on Hwy 165 for 1 mile. Turn left onto Hwy 360 for 14 miles. Turn right onto County Road 455 and continue 8.9 miles to FDR 35. Continue on FDR 35 for 3.5 miles. The YB Campground will be on your right.

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 allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated August 21, 2025