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Katy Branch
FSU.S. Forest Service — Greeneville · North Carolina · Cherokee National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Cherokee National Forest |
| Location | Greeneville · North Carolina · Cherokee National Forest · 36.17538, -82.52737 · Map |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group standard area electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 1 sites Water hookups at 0 of 1 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 10:00 AM · Out 11:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | Drinking water |
| Phone | (423) 638-4109 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-03-11.
From the official listing
Overview Katy Branch, a former Youth Conservation Corp Camp, is a private outdoor pavilion surrounded by beautiful Tennessee woodlands in the Cherokee National Forest. Recreation Forested land is available for hiking and exploration and an open area is available for group activities. Facilities Rental facilities include an open pavilion with fireplace and three large picnic tables. The pavilion is attached to a building that contains two accessible restrooms and a "kitchen" area with stainless steel sink, microwave and refrigerator. A large outdoor charcoal grill and five folding tables and 80 folding chairs are also available with the rental. The pavilion is located about .5 miles on a gravel road, closed to the public. Natural Features Katy Branch is located in open woodland. A more heavily forested area and an open area, part of which is used for parking, is adjacent to the pavilion area. Nearby Attractions Katy Branch is located about half-way between the towns of Greeneville and Erwin. Though it is not located on the Nolichucky River, the river is only about .5 miles away. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (423) 638-4109.
Directions, from the listing
From Greeneville travel east to 11E to TN State Road 107. Travel approximately 14.5 miles to the gate at Katy Branch located on the right. (Landmarks will include Clark Creek Road on the right and Jackson Bridge Road on the left.) Unlock the gate and travel about .5 miles to the pavilion.
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Trip Card — Katy Branch
Greeneville · North Carolina · Cherokee National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Greeneville · North Carolina · Cherokee National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/122990 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.