Are you in need of a campground near Franklin, NC? There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Franklin camping trip.
$20 - $255 / night
"We chatted about travel and places to go not just her in Georgia but also around the United States."
"We stayed in one of the tent-only, walk-in sites. This was our first (and so far, only) walk-in tent camping experience as a family. I gotta say - there were challenges. "
$26 - $100 / night
"Standing Indian is located at 4000+ feet , 20 minutes from Franklin,NC."
"This campground is very spacious and in the beautiful NC mountains right outside of Franklin. Each site has a firepit, picnic bench, and leveled gravel space for pitching a tent."
$22 - $100 / night
"This is a really large and very nice campground near Franklin, NC that caters to both RV and tent campers. They have a ton of sites and several bathroom facilities."
"There is a small pond for fishing and some amazing waterfalls nearby to walk too! We used our pop up camper and the campsites were gravel and level."
$48 - $54 / night
"Well groomed campground in a central location in the mountains of North Carolina. Good amenities. Friendly staff."
"We traveled to Franklin N.C. A couple weeks ago and stayed at Grear Outdoors RV Resort. We were greeted by gracious hosts who were also the owners."
$24 - $40 / night
"There are many sites to visit nearby. Western North Carolina is hard to beat for natural beauty."
"Great, small campground near Highlands, NC. Private sites, nice hosts, and clean bathrooms."
$50 / night
"The Deep Creek Campground is located just minutes away from the charming Bryson City with its shops, breweries, little cafes an other attractions such as steam train rides on the"
"Quiet with plenty of space between the RV sites, surrounded by hiking trails and waterfalls. Tent sites are next to the river and in close proximity to one another."
"Tent sites are near the small stream running behind the grounds. Clean bathhouse, rec-room with pool table and two cabins to rent."
$45 / night
"Having the river steps away to fish and let the dogs swim was absolutely perfect! We are very appreciative of both of them for welcoming us and our fur kids to their little slice of heaven."
"This site is super close to all the amazing Cullasaja river swimming sites. Although the campground is not very large overall it is well cared for and in an incredible location."
$30 / night
"Right outside of Gatlinburg so plenty to do and see if you feel like exploring outside of the park."
"I had the most fantastic campsite right next to the river in Elkmont."
$30 / night
"Smokemont is a great campground in the North Carolina side of the Smoky Mountains. It is a perfect base camp to enjoy this amazing national park."
"We only stayed for 1 night but really enjoyed the campgrounds proximity to activities on the North Carolina side of the park."
ScoutThis campground is a wonderful place to renew your energy and zest for life. The location offers short travel time to waterfalls, lakes, music, art, and history. Staying at the peaceful campground, visiting with other campers, the view with a stream, fire pits and all nature has to offer is just as rewarding as venturing out. We plan to rerun each summer. The owners have truly created something special.
GuideWe had been camping in national forests for a new days and needed a bit of a reset and this was perfect. Very dog friendly. Extremely well maintained. Quiet. Easy hookups for power and water. Nice bathrooms. Almost a hotel in nature. Choose creekside - we loved #7 but all of the pull-ups were nice!
TravelerThe sites are spacious and the campground is quiet. The pool is pretty good. But the sites on the hill are not level at all. I had to move my camper 3 times before I could get it into a position where all the stabilizers were on the ground and the camper was level. A bit frustrating after a long drive. Nice enough, otherwise.
ScoutThey don’t keep the property up very well. Monthly rate reflects that. 500 plus you pay electricity for your sight. They have laundry onsite, but they are not very good machines. 8.00 to dry and still had were clothes.
GuideWe ran into this campsite while looking for dispersed sites around Lake Santeelah. Several of the free dispersed sites were already taken so we decided to camp here since there was only one other group of campers. My main disappointment is the price to camp here is $15, but the upper half of the campground is closed and so is the bathroom/bath house. I think $15 is cheap if there’s a restroom facility, but it was the most expensive primitive site we we paid for all week and with the least amount of amenities. That’s the only reason I give this 4 stars. I paid with the envelope system and slept great.
The campsites are fairly close to one another, but everyone was quiet and respectful. The tent pad and fire ring were great!
GuideWe stayed here one night on our way through the mountains. Nice camping spaces. They’re close together but well separated by the beautiful Magnolia bushes and other foliage throughout the park. Bathrooms were fairly clean and there are showers available. There are bear boxes at each site. Even saw a black bear. But it didn’t bother us.
TravelerThis place is nice. It is in the middle of nowhere. Since there were reported construction delays on I 40, I took the alternative route offered by google maps. Do not go that way. The roads were very bad and when I was 1 mile from making one of my last two turns, the road was closed. I went around the signs and came to an area of the road washed out by the hurricaine. They was a crew working on the road. I asked if I could get through to make my turn a mile ahead and a very nice fellow said I could, but at my own risk. I had barely enogh room to drive my van past the washed out area that was about 500 feet above a river with a sheer drop. The gate to this camp is locked but they email you the combination with your booking confirmation. The lock is a little hard to open. You have to pull and push on it once you have the right numbers dialed in. There is a horse camp here to the right at an intersection, the regular campground is to the left. Very nice picnic tables in the sites . I believe there is a trash dump here someplace, but have not looked for it yet. You need to be self contained to camp out here. The nice thing is , the camp is at 3144 feet in elevation according to my altimiter app so it is nice and cool. If not for the picnic table and trash dump, this would be about the same as a dispersed camping area. Price was good, $7.50/night with lifetime pass. A very remote campground but it is very, very quiet, at least it was last night which was a Thursday.
TravelerCampground has been open at least since June 2025. Nice, secluded campground. Some sites are a bit close, but as long as campers observe quiet hours (10 PM - 6 AM) and are aware that generators are allowed (60 dB max) to be run from 8 AM to 8 PM, all should be good. Wildlife is present and being over a mile high, temperatures can be cool, even in summer, for a great relief from temperatures in lower elevations. There are two sets of restrooms and a dishwashing station. There's no electricity, so no lights or hot water, so be ready to rough it a bit.
ScoutThis place is right down the road from Nantahala wedding venue, which made it very convenient for the wedding we were attending! It was comfortable, clean, cozy and unique! We would stay here again!
Camping near Franklin, North Carolina, offers a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors. With beautiful landscapes and a variety of campgrounds, there's something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking adventure.
Camping around Franklin, NC, offers a mix of adventure and relaxation. Whether you're in a tent, RV, or cabin, there's a perfect spot waiting for you!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Franklin, NC offers a wide range of camping options, with 708 campgrounds and RV parks near Franklin, NC and 64 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Franklin, NC is Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 57 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 64 free dispersed camping spots near Franklin, NC.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 27 parks near Franklin, NC that allow camping, notably Nantahala National Forest and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Keep Exploring
