Tsali Recreational Area sits within Nantahala National Forest, managed by the US Forest Service and open from April through October. The campground is accessible by drive-in, boat, hike, or walk-in, giving campers several ways to reach a site. Amenities include drinking water, showers, toilets, picnic tables, and trash service, with ADA-accessible facilities on site. Pets are welcome. Nightly fees run up to $20. Nearby, Tsali Campground sits less than a mile northwest and provides an additional base in the same area. Book early for summer weekends, as recreation areas in this part of western North Carolina fill quickly.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsNantahala National Forest Tsali Recreational Area is located in North Carolina near Almond
Public CampgroundDirections
From Bryson City, NC, take US Rt. 19 south 7.2 miles to Robbinsville/Fontana sign (U.S. Rt. 28 North). Turn right onto Rt. 28 and go 3.5 miles to Tsali campground sign. Turn right at sign and go 1.6 miles to campground.
Coordinates
35.39968603900725 N
83.58055131578703 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 23 usersLast on 8/11/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 8 min from Asheville, NC
- 2 hrs 5 min from Knoxville, TN
- 2 hrs 12 min from Morristown, TN
