Backside Campground at Nantahala

1 Review

About

We can't adequately describe how peaceful it is to listen to creek and the birds while watching the sunset turn the sky purple over the Smoky Mountains at our "Backside" campground. With 6 acres of complete solidarity one mile from the nearest paved road, evenings around the firepit w/ the stars are simply magical! Local activities include cliff jumping at a secret swimming hole, hiking the Appalachian and Bartram trails, waterfall bathing, kayaking on the lake, & whitewater rafting the Nantahala River. There are 6 large tent campsites with 2 shared fire pits, a porta-potty, a fresh water creek, & picnic tables. The lack of Cell Reception means this site is for true adventurers who want to Disconnect in order to Re-Connect with the ones they bring.

Access

Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

Picnic Table
Reservable
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

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Mike H.

Scout

Reviewed Apr. 26, 2023

How can you beat this place?

The Nantahala National Forest backs right up to the property line of this amazing campground. The owners have leveled out 6 amazing sites - perfect for tent camping and hanging a hammock. The one mile gravel/dirt road is so picturesque! We found ourselves just hiking it each morning. The creek has some of the best water! Coming right out of the ground! The picnic table was perfect for holding our camping stove and cooking up the breakfast bacon. But, the real treat was sitting around the stone firepit and roasting some marshmallows after an adventurous whitewater trip down the Nantahala River. Do it mid day - 'cause that water is COOOOLD. We hiked a short section of the Bartram Trail and found the secret water hole for some awesome shots of the kids jumping off the cliff. Caught lunch at the Lakes End Marina and rented a kayak for a few hours to explore the lake. Next time we'll spend more time at the quaint little town of Andrews and maybe catch a movie and some ice cream. The Ingles Grocery store was perfect for stocking up on some steaks and root beer. Can't wait to return to the Backside!

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