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Indian Boundary

Cherokee National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundGreat Smoky Mtns / Bryson CityNorth Carolina⭐ 4.6 (729)
Indian Boundary
🟢 6 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Mon Oct 12–Thu Oct 15
11 of the last 151 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 4h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🆕 Just opened — our latest scan caught 1 cancellation here, marked below
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 88 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 5d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 9 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Indian Boundary in North Carolina has 6 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Oct 12–Thu Oct 15. 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
Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →🆕 just openedopened 33m agosites A #001
Wed Oct 21 – Fri Oct 232 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, D #084–D #086 next to each othersites C #067, D #084, #085, #086
Sun Oct 25 – Wed Oct 283 nightsbook these dates →sites B #050
Mon Oct 26 – Wed Oct 282 nightsbook these dates →sites D #078
Tue Oct 27 – Thu Oct 292 nightsbook these dates →👥 C #057 & C #058 next to each othersites C #053, #057, #058, D #073
Sun Nov 1 – Tue Nov 32 nightsbook these dates →👥 10 in a row, D #081–D #090 next to each othersites A #003, #004, #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, #023, #024, B #028, #029, #031, #033, #036, #039, #041, #043, #044, #045, #047, #048, #049, #050, #051, #052, C #053, #054, #055, #056, #058, #059, #060, #066, #067, #071, D #074, #075, #076, #079, #081, #082, #083, #084, #085, #086, #087, #088, #089, #090

📷 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 A #001 — Site 1
Site A #001 · Site 1US Forest Service
Campsite A #001 — Site 1
Site A #001 · Site 1US Forest Service
Campsite C #067 — A photo of Site 067 of Loop C at INDIAN BOUNDARY with Picnic
Site C #067 · A photo of Site 067 of Loop C at INDIAN BOUNDARY with PicnicJesse English
Campsite C #067 — A photo of Site 067 of Loop C at INDIAN BOUNDARY with Picnic
Site C #067 · A photo of Site 067 of Loop C at INDIAN BOUNDARY with PicnicJesse English
Campsite D #084 — A photo of Site 084 of Loop D at INDIAN BOUNDARY with Picnic
Site D #084 · A photo of Site 084 of Loop D at INDIAN BOUNDARY with PicnicJesse English
Campsite D #084 — A photo of Site 084 of Loop D at INDIAN BOUNDARY with Picnic
Site D #084 · A photo of Site 084 of Loop D at INDIAN BOUNDARY with PicnicJesse English
Campsite D #085 — A photo of Site 085 of Loop D at INDIAN BOUNDARY with Picnic
Site D #085 · A photo of Site 085 of Loop D at INDIAN BOUNDARY with PicnicJesse English
Campsite D #085 — A photo of Site 085 of Loop D at INDIAN BOUNDARY with Picnic
Site D #085 · A photo of Site 085 of Loop D at INDIAN BOUNDARY with PicnicJesse English
Campsite D #086 — A photo of Site 086 of Loop D at INDIAN BOUNDARY with Picnic
Site D #086 · A photo of Site 086 of Loop D at INDIAN BOUNDARY with PicnicJesse English
Campsite D #086 — A photo of Site 086 of Loop D at INDIAN BOUNDARY with Picnic
Site D #086 · A photo of Site 086 of Loop D at INDIAN BOUNDARY with PicnicJesse English
Campsite B #050 — Site 50
Site B #050 · Site 50US Forest Service
Campsite B #050 — Site 50
Site B #050 · Site 50US Forest Service
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 24.9 mi away (straight line).

⚡ EV Connect24.9 midirections →
🔌 Chick-fil-A EV Charger23.8 midirections →
🔌 Food City24.0 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 36 openings at Indian Boundary over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 4–16 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 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

💵 $20/nightStandard Electric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.6★★★★★727 ratings
5★545
4★113
3★45
2★14
1★10
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-Mobile0.1/4
Verizon0.1/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Indian Boundary FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Indian Boundary?

Indian Boundary 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 Indian Boundary?

Campsite fees at Indian Boundary run about $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 Indian Boundary when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Indian Boundary 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 Indian Boundary?

CampSage's scans caught 36 openings at Indian Boundary over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 4–16 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 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 Indian Boundary a good campground?

Indian Boundary holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 729 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Indian Boundary?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Indian Boundary, AT&T rates highest at 0.2 out of 5 from 155 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Indian Boundary located?

Indian Boundary is located in Great Smoky Mtns / Bryson City, North Carolina. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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