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McKamy Lake
Visitors to Chilhowee Recreation Area are drawn to McKamy Lake for swimming, fishing picnicking, sunbathing and canoeing. The seven-acre lake was built in the late 1930s to early 1940s by...
Big Bear Tubing Company
Looking for a fun way to beat the summer heat? Maybe it’s time to take part in one of East Tennessee’s favorite pastimes – river tubing! Tubing down The Tellico...
The Lost Sea
Deep inside a mountain near Sweetwater in East Tennessee is a remarkable body of water known as The Lost Sea. Listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as America’s...
Conasauga Falls
Get to know this 1.3-mile out-and-back trail near Tellico Plains, Tennessee. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 46 min to complete. This is a popular...
Citico Creek
This area provides opportunities for solitude and backcountry experiences. You will find ample opportunities for fishing, horseback riding, camping, and hiking. With more than 20,000 acres of Wilderness in Citico...
Tellico Trout Hatchery
Natural Area, Fish, and Wildlife Refuge or Sanctuary Tellico Hatchery was originally constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), between 1930 and 1941. It included six 25-foot circular pools and...
Coker Creek Falls
Coker Creek Falls is a series of waterfalls varying from 5 feet to 45 feet. From Hwy 68 in Coker Creek, turn right onto Ironsburg Road (County Road 628) and...
Cherohala Skyway
43-mile National Scenic Byway from Tellico Plains, Tennessee, to Robbinsville Looking for ridge after ridge of forested mountainside with sweeping mountain views as far as the eyes can see; abundant...
Buck Bald Mountain Scenic Area
Gravel road to a beautiful bald that overlooks the mountains of North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee. Part of the Cherokee National Forests. To the north, you will see the Nantahala...
Charles Hall Museum and Heritage Center
The Hall Museum and Heritage Center is an interpretative center, designated by the National Park Service/National Trails Office as a certified site on the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail. ...
Indian Boundary
The Indian Boundary Recreation area is the crown jewel of the South Zone of the Cherokee National Forest on the Tellico Ranger District. This family oriented campground offers a beach,...
Tellico River Kayaking
Overview The Upper Tellico, also known as the 'Ledges' section, is only two miles in length, but the significant whitewater makes it seem longer. A parallel road makes scouting and...
Hiking Trail Kirkland Creek
This trail starts from the Bald River Road / Holly Flats Road. You have to cross Bald River to get to the trail. The trail follows an old railroad on...
Tellico River
Enjoy world-class fishing in trout-stocked waters, kayaking, canoeing, waterfalls or a scenic drive with picture-perfect picnic areas. Nationally recognized as a premier trout stream, the Tellico River in Monroe County,...
Hiking Trail Crowder Branch/Mill Branch
Late spring and summer bring humidity and stifling heat to the southeast, but the cool breezes of the high Appalachians provide a perfect escape. Sample the deep forest and rocky...
Bald River Falls
The 90-foot-high Bald River Falls is recognized as one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the region. The Bald River is a major tributary of the Tellico River, located in...
What Our Guests Say About Us
Rated 5 out of 5
We Love the Bears Den!
My entire family stayed at the Bear’s Den for our wedding, and it was very memorable. We had such a great time. The quality of the cabin was more than we expected, and my family loved every moment. The house was huge and well worth every penny.
Sallie Bingle
Guest
Rated 5 out of 5
A Relaxing Birthday Weekend
The office staff at MVCR were professional, personable, courteous, and responsive. The cabin was clean, and all the necessities were available. We were close to town, yet far enough away to enjoy listening to the sound of the river and the feeling of ease it brings. I went for a relaxing birthday weekend.
Betsy Miller
Guest
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Cascades
Sleeps 10 | 4 Bdrm | 3 Queen | 4 Twin | 2.5 Bath
With an expansive view of the Tellico River.
Bear’s Den
Sleeps 18 | 6 Bdrm | 4 King | 5 Queen | 4 1/2 Bath
Game Room | Pool Table | Jacuzzi Tub
Overlooking the beautiful town of Tellico Plains
Deer Track Studio Cabin
Sleeps 4 | Studio | 2 Queen
Pet Friendly
Located on the bank of Tellico River.