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
4
Openings · last 90 days
23
Only 23 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 · Apr 26 – May 3, 2027 · of 14 monitored sites
Of the 112 tracked site-nights (Apr 26 – May 3, 2027): 112 open for online reservation.
Where the open windows are
0% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 112 of 112 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Apr 26 – May 3, 2027Not open online0%
Open site-nights112 / 112
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 112
Weekday openings70
Weekend openings42
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 70 fall on weekdays and 42 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Apr 2027 – May 2027April holds the most room. 70 of 70 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 14 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 01 | 8 |
| 02 | 8 |
| 03 | 8 |
| 04 | 8 |
| 05 | 8 |
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.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Apr 26, 2027. That is about 175 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Apr 26, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe Apr 26, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
112 open site-nights across 14 sites at Dennis Cove Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 14 2-night, 14 3-night, 14 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Apr 26, 2027 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 | 8 | 8 nights | Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 02 | 36 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 03 | 31 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 04 | 26 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 05 | 50 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 06 | 36 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 07 | 36 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 08 | 30 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 09 | 50 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 10 | 28 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 11 | 40 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 12 | 28 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 14 | 40 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 15 | Not recorded | None | 8 | 8 nights | Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027, Apr 29, 2027, Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
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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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: 112 of 112 tracked site-nights are open (100%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 23 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 Nov 2, 2026 15:20 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 23 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?
14 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Apr 26, 2027 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?
April 2027, with 70 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 70.
When is the next open date at Dennis Cove Campground?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Dennis Cove Campground begins Apr 26, 2027 — about 175 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Apr 26, 2027.
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