Jellico, Tennessee

Jellico, Tennessee, population of 2,215, is located in Campbell County, TN and is 58 miles north of Knoxville, TN. Jellico is situated on the Tennessee/Kentucky border. A Tennessee Welcome Center is located along the interstate just south of the state line.

The closest airport to Jellico is Knoxville is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).


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Indian Mountain State Park

Jellico Attractions:

Cove Lake State Park - Cove Lake’s 606 acres are situated in a beautiful mountain valley on the eastern edge of the Cumberland Plateau. Scenic nature trails lead through a diversity of wetlands and woodlands offering wildlife viewing for the nature enthusiast. A paved walking/bike trail provides easy access to all park facilities. Visitors can spend the day fishing or simply sitting back and capturing the picturesque vista Cove Lake offers. The park has 106 campsites equipped with grills and picnic tables. There are also six large picnic pavilions available for rent.

Indian Mountain State Park - Indian Mountain State Park is a multi-use facility in Campbell County near Tennessee's northern border. Visitors to the 203-acre park enjoy fishing at the lake, picnicking, camping, and hiking on the three trails. Although the park's name would indicate that it is located on a mountain, it is actually located at the base of the mountain.



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