Tellico Ranger District
The Tellico Ranger District in Cherokee National Forest (Tennessee) has 143.1 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 143.1 miles of roads and 0 miles of trails across 108 designated routes. Vehicle access: Road-legal / licensed vehicles only. Seasonal routes generally open Mar 15 and close Dec 18. Every route here is informational and derived from the MVUM data — it is not a legal document; carry and follow the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map. Download the routes as GPX for your GPS or riding app.
- Total motorized miles
- 143.1
- Roads
- 143.1 mi
- Trails
- 0 mi
- Year-round miles
- 118.5 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 24.6 mi
143.1 mi of roads · 0 mi of trails, across 108 designated routes on the Motor Vehicle Use Map.
Vehicle access
What the MVUM designates for each vehicle class in this district — open miles, route count and season. A blank designation means the class is not designated here; it is shown as such, never guessed. ATV, motorcycle and e-bike classes are highlighted.
| Vehicle class | Open miles | Routes | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core off-highway (OHV) | |||
| ATV | — | — | Not designated |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | — | — | Not designated |
| Other wheeled OHV | — | — | Not designated |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| 2WD > 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| Other OHV > 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| Other OHV < 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | — | — | Not designated |
| E-bike Class 2 | — | — | Not designated |
| E-bike Class 3 | — | — | Not designated |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 143 | 107 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 143.1 | 108 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 143 | 107 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 143 | 107 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 143 | 107 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 143.1 motorized miles here, about 118.5 miles are open year-round and 24.6 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 03/15 to 12/18 (MM/DD). Each vehicle class can carry its own season; see the access matrix above, and always confirm current status on the official Motor Vehicle Use Map.
Download the routes (GPX)
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Named routes
Show the 78 named routes in this district
Named routes on the MVUM and whether ATV and motorcycle use is designated on each. This is a per-district reference, not a separate page per route. Use the filter to find a route.
| ARTHUR APICELLA EASEMENT | · | · |
|---|---|---|
| BABY FALLS PARKING | · | · |
| BALD RIVER | · | · |
| BALD RIVER ORV | · | · |
| BARKCAMP | · | · |
| BEAVERDAM BALD | · | · |
| BIG OAK COVE REC.AREA | · | · |
| BIVENS BRANCH | · | · |
| BUCKHORN | · | · |
| CANE CREEK | · | · |
| CITICO CREEK NORTH | · | · |
| CITICO CREEK SOUTH | · | · |
| CONASAUGA CREEK | · | · |
| CRANE ISLAND DISPERSED CAMPING | · | · |
| DAM CREEK PICNIC AREA | · | · |
| DAVIS BR. CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| DAVIS FIELD | · | · |
| DOUBLECAMP REC.AREA | · | · |
| DOUBLECAMP-JAKE BEST | · | · |
| GRASSY GAP PARKING | · | · |
| GREEN COVE CEMETERY | · | · |
| HOLDER | · | · |
| HOLLY FLATS REC.AREA | · | · |
| HOLLY FLATS SPUR A | · | · |
| INDIAN BDY DAY USE NORTH | · | · |
| INDIAN BDY DAY USE SOUTH | · | · |
| INDIAN BDY. LOOP ENT. | · | · |
| INDIAN BDY.TRAILER DUMP | · | · |
| INDIAN BNDY LOOP C CROSSOVER | · | · |
| INDIAN BOUNDARY | · | · |
| INDIAN BOUNDARY BOAT RAMP | · | · |
| INDIAN BOUNDARY BOAT RAMP SPUR | · | · |
| INDIAN BOUNDARY LOOP A | · | · |
| INDIAN BOUNDARY LOOP B | · | · |
| INDIAN BOUNDARY LOOP C | · | · |
| INDIAN BOUNDARY OVERFLOW | · | · |
| JAKE BEST CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| JOHNS CREEK | · | · |
| LITTLE CITICO | · | · |
| LOST COVE BRANCH | · | · |
| LULA GAP | · | · |
| LYONS CREEK (OLD FURNACE) | · | · |
| LYONS CREEK SPUR C (HOLDER) | · | · |
| MCNABB PARKING | · | · |
| MILLER CEMETERY | · | · |
| MILLER RIDGE | · | · |
| MILLER RIDGE SOUTH | · | · |
| MILLER RIDGE SPUR | · | · |
| N. RIVER CHECKING STATION | · | · |
| NICKELS BRANCH | · | · |
| NORTH RIVER | · | · |
| NORTH RIVER CAMP GROUND | · | · |
| NORTH RIVER SHRT.CUT | · | · |
| OLD CCC CAMP RD. | · | · |
| OLD LAUREL RIDGE | · | · |
| OLD MILLER RIDGE | · | · |
| OLD RAFTER | · | · |
| PANTHER BRANCH PARKING | · | · |
| PAYNE RIDGE | · | · |
| PHEASANT FIELD | · | · |
| PHEASANT FIELD PARKING | · | · |
| PICTURE PINE KNOB | · | · |
| RAFTER | · | · |
| RANGER STATION & WC. | · | · |
| ROUND MTN DISP CAMP | · | · |
| SOURWOOD CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| SOUTH FORK CITICO | · | · |
| SPIVEY COVE | · | · |
| SYCAMORE | · | · |
| TAVERN BRANCH NORTH | · | · |
| TAVERN BRANCH SOUTH | · | · |
| TELLICO RIVER | · | · |
| TURKEY CR. MTN. ORV | · | · |
| TURKEY CREEK ORV EXTENSION | · | · |
| WALNUT GROVE PARKING | · | · |
| WAUCHEESI MTN. | · | · |
| WHIGG MEADOW-MUD GAP | · | · |
| WILDCAT CREEK | · | · |
Data: U.S. Forest Service, Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) Motor Vehicle Use Map — Roads (layer 1) and Trails (layer 2), retrieved 2026-07-11. A work of the U.S. Government, public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). State assignment: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb state boundaries.
This page is a searchable summary of the Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map data — it is not the official MVUM and not a legal document. Route designations, closures and conditions change. The controlling document is the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map: carry it and follow posted signs when you ride.
Data vintage: USFS EDW MVUM, retrieved 2026-07-11.
Nearby districts
The six nearest ranger districts by centroid distance (great-circle) — cross-forest and cross-state neighbours included — for planning a wider trip.
| District | Forest | Total miles | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheoah Ranger District | National Forests in North Carolina, NC | 86.6 | 27 km |
| Tusquittee Ranger District | National Forests in North Carolina, NC | 151.3 | 32 km |
| Ocoee Ranger District | Cherokee National Forest, TN | 130 | 52 km |
| Nantahala Ranger District | National Forests in North Carolina, NC | 167 | 69 km |
| Blue Ridge Ranger District | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, GA | 32.5 | 69 km |
| Chattooga River Ranger District | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, GA | 16.8 | 95 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Tellico Ranger District?
- The current MVUM data shows no ATV-designated routes in this district. Road-legal or other vehicle classes may still be allowed — check the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map.
- How many miles of motorized routes are in the Tellico Ranger District?
- 143.1 miles total — 143.1 miles of roads and 0 miles of trails, across 108 designated routes on the Forest Service MVUM.
- Is this the official Motor Vehicle Use Map?
- No. This page is an informational, searchable view of the MVUM route data. It is not a legal document. The controlling document is the district's official MVUM — always carry and follow it.
- Are the routes open year-round?
- Partly. About 118.5 miles are open year-round and 24.6 miles are seasonal (typically open Mar 15 to Dec 18). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
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