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Wildcat Shelter Campground

Wildcat Shelter Campground is a backcountry camping site located in Montgomery Bell State Park near Burns, Tennessee, accessible via a 1. 4-mile hike on the Montgomery Bell Trail.

The wooded shelter features a fire pit area and stream access for water filtering, with a nearby trail leading to Acorn Lake.

Backcountry camping permits are required and must be obtained by calling the park office in advance, as online reservations are not available.


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