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Dennis Cove Campground

Cherokee National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundBlue Ridge / BooneNorth Carolina⭐ 4.4 (68)
Dennis Cove Campground
🟢 4 open windows right now — soonest Thu Aug 27–Sun Aug 30
1 of the last 45 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 9h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Dennis Cove Campground in North Carolina has 4 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Thu Aug 27–Sun Aug 30. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Thu Aug 27 – Sun Aug 303 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 22h ago👥 6 in a row, DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #01–DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #06 next to each othersites #01, #02, #03, #04, #05, #06, #09, #10, #11, #12, #14, #15
Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #01–DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #06 next to each othersites #01, #02, #03, #04, #05, #06, #09, #10, #11, #12, #14, #15
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →👥 DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #07 & DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #08 next to each othersites #07, #08
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #07 & DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #08 next to each othersites #07, #08

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #01 — Site 1C
Site DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #01 · Site 1CUS Forest Service
Campsite DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #01 — Site 1D
Site DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #01 · Site 1DUS Forest Service
Campsite DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #02 — Preview Site 2
Site DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #02 · Preview Site 2US Forest Service
Campsite DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #02 — Site 2A
Site DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #02 · Site 2AUS Forest Service
Campsite DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #03 — Site 3B
Site DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #03 · Site 3BUS Forest Service
Campsite DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #03 — Site 3A
Site DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #03 · Site 3AUS Forest Service
Campsite DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #04 — Site 4C
Site DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #04 · Site 4CUS Forest Service
Campsite DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #04 — Site 4B
Site DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #04 · Site 4BUS Forest Service
Campsite DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #05 — Site 5A
Site DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #05 · Site 5AUS Forest Service
Campsite DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #05 — Site 5B
Site DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #05 · Site 5BUS Forest Service
Campsite DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #06 — Site 6A
Site DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #06 · Site 6AUS Forest Service
Campsite DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #06 — Site 6B
Site DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND #06 · Site 6BUS Forest Service
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 13.0 mi away.

⚡ Tesla Supercharger13.0 midirections →
⚡ Charging station23.9 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger24.2 midirections →

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🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 25 openings at Dennis Cove Campground over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays 4–8 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $10–$20/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆66 ratings
5★43
4★14
3★6
2★1
1★2
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T0.2/4
T-Mobile0.0/4
Verizon0.0/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Dennis Cove Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Dennis Cove Campground?

Dennis Cove Campground in North Carolina takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Dennis Cove Campground?

Campsite fees at Dennis Cove Campground run about $10–$20/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Dennis Cove Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Dennis Cove Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Dennis Cove Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 25 openings at Dennis Cove Campground over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays 4–8 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Dennis Cove Campground a good campground?

Dennis Cove Campground holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 68 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Dennis Cove Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Dennis Cove Campground, AT&T rates highest at 0.2 out of 5 from 12 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Dennis Cove Campground located?

Dennis Cove Campground is located in Blue Ridge / Boone, North Carolina. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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