Tellico River

About Tellico River

Tellico River is primarily known for its incredible fishing opportunites. Fishing rules and regulations on the Tellico River are managed through the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. For a full list of these rules and regulations, please visit TWRA's website HERE.With its Class II-IV rapids, it is also known for its whitewater opportunities. It is best paddled in the spring or during times of the year when there is adequate rainfall. For more information abuot whitewater on the Tellico River, visit www.americanwhitewater.org.

Plan Your Visit to Tellico River

Heading to Tellico River? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)