Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-251724
When Dennis Cove Campground reopens
Dennis Cove Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
2
Openings · last 90 days
6
Only 6 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026 · of 14 monitored sites
Of the 350 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026): 248 open for online reservation · 60 reserved · 42 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
29.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 248 of 350 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026Not open online29.1%
Open site-nights248 / 350
Reserved (of online inventory)60 / 308
Weekday openings149
Weekend openings99
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 149 fall on weekdays and 99 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 140 of 168 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 14 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 01 | 21 |
| 03 | 21 |
| 09 | 21 |
| 10 | 21 |
| 11 | 21 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
248 open site-nights across 14 sites at Dennis Cove Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 24 2-night, 23 3-night, 12 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 01.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 50 ft. 12 sites take 25 ft, 7 sites take 35 ft, 4 sites take 40 ft. 2 sites of 14 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 14 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Not recorded | None | 21 | 21 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +9 more |
| 03 | 31 ft | None | 21 | 21 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +9 more |
| 09 | 50 ft | None | 21 | 21 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +9 more |
| 10 | 28 ft | None | 21 | 21 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +9 more |
| 11 | 40 ft | None | 21 | 21 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +9 more |
| 12 | 28 ft | None | 21 | 21 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +9 more |
| 02 | 36 ft | None | 19 | 16 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +7 more |
| 08 | 30 ft | None | 19 | 18 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +7 more |
| 04 | 26 ft | None | 18 | 15 nights | Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +6 more |
| 14 | 40 ft | None | 16 | 10 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +4 more |
| 05 | 50 ft | None | 14 | 8 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 10 +2 more |
| 07 | 36 ft | None | 14 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 10 +2 more |
| 06 | 36 ft | None | 11 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 12 |
| 15 | Not recorded | None | 11 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 6, Oct 10 |
About Dennis Cove Campground
Overview
Dennis Cove Campground is a secluded campground along Laurel Fork Creek at an elevation of 2,650 feet in Carter County. This remote developed campground is popular with those seeking a rustic experience. The altitude, creek side location and lush forest surroundings make Dennis Cove particularly desirable during hot summer months. With 15 campsites, Dennis Cove is a great option for family camping.
Recreation
Along with camping, Laurel Fork Creek is stocked with rainbow trout below the campground. Above the campground, the creek and its tributaries are managed as wild trout streams for brown, rainbow and brook trout. Laurel Fork Trail (#39) follows the creek upstream for 8.0 miles with twenty-six stream crossings. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is accessed one mile west of the campground along Dennis Cove Rd, or at the top of the nearby Coon Den Falls Trail (#37).
Facilities
There are 15 single campsites, including two double sites within Dennis Cove Campground. The campground has flush toilets. Each site contains a table, fire ring and lantern holder.
Nearby Attractions
The trailhead for Coon Den Falls Trail (#37) is next to Dennis Cove Campground, and the trailhead for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (#1) is approximately one mile west of the campground on Dennis Cove Rd. Watauga Lake is approximately 25 minutes away.
14 monitored sitesRVs up to 50 ftNo hookupsWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 10
Getting there
Take US 321/TN 67 East out of Hampton, TN. Turn right onto Dennis Cove Road and drive approximately 5 miles. Dennis Cove Road is steep with hairpin turns, so plan to drive slowly.
4400 Unicoi Drive, Unicoi, TN 37692423-735-1500
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-251724 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Dennis Cove Campground?
Reservations for Dennis Cove Campground are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 248 of 350 tracked site-nights are open (70.9%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 6 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Dennis Cove Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 6 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Dennis Cove Campground?
23 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 01. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Dennis Cove Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
7 of the 14 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 50 ft. 12 of those 14 sites have a recorded maximum length and 2 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Dennis Cove Campground?
October 2026, with 140 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 168.
When is the next open date at Dennis Cove Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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