Best Cabin Camping near Franklin, NC

Rose Creek Campground and Cabins offers rustic cabin accommodations with electricity and basic furnishings. The cabins feature bunk beds, providing comfortable sleeping arrangements for families and groups. Moonshine Creek Campground provides camping cabins with full beds and sleeping lofts that can accommodate multiple people. Most cabins include picnic tables and fire rings for outdoor cooking and relaxation. Bathrooms are typically located in central facilities rather than inside the cabins. "The camping cabins are VERY rustic (perfect for us), one-room, with a handful of bunk beds & electricity. Ours had 3 bunk beds, so slept all 6 of us easily."

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. The Great Outdoors RV Resort and Pines RV Park and Cabins both offer cabin rentals with varying levels of amenities. Pet policies differ between locations, with some like Rose Creek Campground welcoming pets while others may restrict them. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak summer months when cabins book quickly. A visitor commented that "the cabins themselves are relatively nice - very rustic so don't expect anything fancy. Mattresses in bunk beds are very thin plastic pads." Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally, with many closing during winter months.

Most cabins require visitors to bring their own bed linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely between properties, with some offering only outdoor cooking options while others provide indoor kitchenettes. The campground stores at Rose Creek and Moonshine Creek stock essential supplies, firewood, and some grocery items. Walmart and other grocery stores in Franklin provide more extensive shopping options for cabin guests. Cooking equipment is typically limited, so visitors should plan accordingly. Many cabins include outdoor fire pits with cooking grates, making campfire meals a popular option. As one reviewer noted, "You bring your own bed linens, and use the same shower-house/restrooms as tent campers would."

Best Cabin Sites Near Franklin, North Carolina (196)

    1. Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground

    57 Reviews
    Rabun Gap, GA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 746-2141

    $20 - $255 / night

    "The site included 4 shelters with bunks, a pit toilet and outdoor shower, a grill, fire pit, and a little cabin with electricity."

    "It was tucked away down its own little gated road and had 4 open shelters and 1 cabin with electricity. There was also a pit toilet and shower (no hot water)."

    2. Rose Creek Campground and Cabins Franklin, NC

    9 Reviews
    Franklin, NC
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 547-0707

    $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."

    "Manicured lawn, crystal clear pool, large sites, (easy to maneuver around) and I haven’t even begun about the owners Kathy and Larry!! They were extremely friendly and helpful."

    3. The Great Outdoors RV Resort

    8 Reviews
    Franklin, NC
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 349-0412

    $48 - $54 / night

    "we stayed during spring break . no fire rings but they will bring a fir pit to your site. pool was still closed due to it still being chilly. sites were really close. they do have a small store. cabins"

    "Sites are fine (gravel, level, full hookups, spacious, fire ring/firewood on request, picnic table). Cons: road noise from highway is constant (video attached) and location (a tow vehicle is a must)."

    4. Pines RV Park and Cabins

    4 Reviews
    Franklin, NC
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 524-4490

    "We used his help and he guided us in to an inch of the cement pad for our front porch. Hook ups are old but well maintained."

    "I called Pines and they had a spot available so I took it sight unseen. I was absolutely thrilled when I pulled in. Lou and Pat were amazing."

    5. Elkmont Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    123 Reviews
    Gatlinburg, TN
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 430-5560

    $30 / night

    "Our site was good size and bathroom facilities were nice and clean with running water and flush toilets. I wish the national parks would have shower facilities at more of their campgrounds."

    "I was in site A14, beside a branch of the Little River with a large tent pad, fire ring, picnic table, and paved, slightly sloped, parking pad."

    6. Kirkland Creek Campground and Cabins

    11 Reviews
    Bryson City, NC
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 488-6482

    $27 - $120 / night

    "It is off the beaten path and a few twists and a bridge will get you to a quite and peaceful site."

    "It is such a peaceful place off the beaten path. Owner was very kind and helpful. Bath house was clean with hot water. My kids loved meeting his pets and watching the trout."

    7. Tallulah Gorge State Park Campground

    67 Reviews
    Tallulah Falls, GA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 754-7981

    $36 - $45 / night

    "Site Quality: Gravel driveways and most appeared level. The sites are spacious with foliage providing some separation between most sites."

    "This was our second visit, we always stop here when we are traveling between North Carolina and Alabama."

    8. Oconee State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Tamassee, SC
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 638-5353

    "There was air conditioning, 2 bedrooms, 1 full kitchen, 1 full bathroom, and a fire place. We stopped at a Walmart in one of the towns before the park to stock up on food."

    "What a lovely, relaxing park. There is an area for day-use people, with boat rentals, a small swimming area, and playgrounds (including mini golf!). "

    9. Devils Fork State Park Campground

    52 Reviews
    Tamassee, SC
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 944-2639

    "They are a short walk from the tent-camper parking area, a short walk from the two water spigots in the parking area, and a short walk from the restrooms."

    "The walk-in tent sites were excellent. All sites had table, fire ring, lantern hook, and a gravel tent pad in addition to paved site. Most of the sites were shaded."

    10. River Vista RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Dillard, GA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 746-2722

    $38 - $54 / night

    "There is an outdoor pool with hot tub, and an indoor heated pool for adults. There is a fireplace with wood and lighter so you can start your own fire by rocking chairs."

    "We like it so much our second visit is for a 30 day duration to escape the heat of the Atlanta ares."

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Cabin Reviews near Franklin, NC

1832 Reviews of 196 Franklin Campgrounds


  • M
    Jul. 20, 2018

    Adventure Trail Campground - **CLOSED**

    Rustic Cabin Camping Experience

    My family is usually tent campers, but we decided this year we didn't want to deal with the hassle of setting up & breaking down camp. We chose this campground because of the rustic camping cabins they offer. The price is right, and the experience felt just like our usual camping trips without the set-up (& no worries about leaking tents during rain!).

    Cabins are VERY rustic (perfect for us), one-room, with a handful of bunk beds & electricity. Ours had 3 bunk beds, so slept all 6 of us easily. You bring your own bed linens, and use the same shower-house/restrooms as tent campers would. Your site has a picnic table & fire ring. I believe they asked us to keep food out of the cabin. Not a big deal, since the cabins are basically just enough room to sleep anyway. We did breakfast most mornings of our week-long stay at our own campsite, as well as a few easy dinners (hotdogs), but for our bigger dinners we used their picnic shelter (which has a decent grill & a lot more space). If the park had been very busy, it might have been a little difficult to do so, since they only have the one picnic shelter, but we honestly didn't see more than a handful of other guests during our stay.

    The grounds themselves are nicely kept. They come around every morning & pick up your trash from your campsite. They do have a pool, playground, park store, bathhouse. All the essentials. Did notice that the pool & bathhouse were often closed for cleaning mid-day. The bathhouse had a sign stating cleaning took place between 1-2pm, but it seemed like that block of time always ran over quite a bit. Not too big a deal, since most days we were out doing things off-site for the bulk of mid-day, but if you were tent camping & stay on the campground all day I could see that being a lot more annoying. The bathhouse is pretty typical of most state and national parks - maybe even a bit nicer. Kept well cleaned.

    For the price, & the number of additional amenities, this place was perfect! Lots of waterfalls, hikes, & opportunities for outdoor activities in the area. Cherokee's not far away, and definitely worth a visit.

  • Cristy M.
    Jul. 21, 2018

    Townsend-Great Smokies KOA

    Right outside of Great Smoky Mountain National Park

    Amazingly clean campgrounds 10 minutes from the entrance of the National Park and 20 minutes from the Visitor's Center.

    You have a choice of "rustic" tent sites, tent sites with water/electric/cable hook-ups, RV, or Cabins. All sites are pet-friendly including cabins. All camp sites include fire pit and picnic table.

    Lots of amenities are included in your stay. 2 bathroom areas, 1 shower area, pool, wi-fi, etc.

    There's a general store in front of the campgrounds with gas station and small cafe attached. The general store will even deliver your purchased firewood to your site.

    This Koa is near a lot recreational places and some restaurants. Also near towns like Gatlinburg, Pidgeon Forge and Knoxville.

    A nice vacation spot.

  • J
    Apr. 6, 2021

    Moonshine Creek Campground

    Best laid out and maintained park

    The park is very well maintained. You can tell the owner takes pride in the park. The place is laid out so that almost every site is creekside. Bathrooms are placed all throughout the park. plenty of parking. extremely nice bath house with 4 showers and dressing area separate as well as 4 toilet rooms also had 3 washers and 4 dryers, looked very new. plenty of hot water. we stayed in a camping cabin which had a full bed and sleeping loft. the loft is very large, 3 10-12 yrs old as well as 3 3-4 yr olds fit up there nice and comfy. they have camping cabins, fully equipped cabins, rv sites as well as tent sites. every site has a grill/fire pit and picnic table. they gave a camp store with firewood and just about anything else you need or forgot to bring. the town of sylva nc is only 15 minutes away and it has fast food, restaurants and, grocery and a walmart.

  • Asher K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 1, 2021

    Rose Creek Campground and Cabins Franklin, NC

    Cute Campground Near Franklin

    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. Most of the sites have a gravel area for parking and grassy space for a tent. They each have a picnic table and fire pit as well. This campground is really well cared for and the staff's effort really shows. Along with the nice bathroom facilities, there are several pavilion areas and fields for general use. The campground is located not far from Franklin and provides easy access to all the incredible hiking in the area. If swimming and fishing are more your things you can also access the Little Tennessee River with only a short drive and there are many rental companies that will provide boats or tubes for you to float down. Overall, this is a wonderful campground that is highly worth checking out!

  • Marlene V.
    Oct. 29, 2020

    Gorgeous Stays

    Cute place. Interesting Spots.

    Cute place. Interesting stays. Glamping tent, a bus, a tent pad, a few tiny cabins and more. Owners are nice and very accommodating. Shared gas fire area. It was a very cold night and they had our tent with heated blankets. It was definitely a Unique glamping area.

  • Napunani
    Jun. 23, 2022

    Lake Powhatan — National Forests In North Carolina

    Shade, Shade and more Shade!

    PROS 

    Discounted camp fee with senior pass 

    Reserved 169 days prior to arriving 

    Friendly and helpful gate attendant 

    Nearly 100% shade at each site 

    Excellent dark sky viewing 

    Private sites with large space along with vegetation between sites 

    Very quiet 

    Asphalt parking pad surrounded with bean size gravel 

    Concrete picnic table 

    Metal fire pit with cooking grate 

    2 hook lantern pole 

    Electric at water connection for heated water hose connection 

    Recycle bins in campground loop 

    Trash dumpsters immediately out of campground loop 

    Firewood for sale but gate attendant told us to buy at Ingles (grocery store) where it is $3 bundle cheaper and we did! 

    Next to North Carolina Arboretum 

    Close to Asheville Outlet Mall and Camping World 

    CONS 

    3 bear sitings a day prior to our arrival in campground, according to gate attendant 

    No overnight gate closure even tho RULES proved at check-in stated gates closed at 10pm, but no open hours in RULES

     Lakeview site 38 not level 

    Up hill sewer connection at Lakeview site 38 

    Fire ring not cleared of ash upon our arrival 

    Non-moveable concrete picnic table and beyond camper awning 

    2 toilets and 2 showers for entire Lakeview Loop (21 campsites). There were lines! 

    Low hanging tree branches over roadways and roadside tree branches over roadways so it was a maneuvering obstacle challenge to not scrape camper roof and sides Campground roads narrow with tight curves along with roadway asphalt dropped off to steep shoulders; could be challenging to novice rig drivers (as we witnessed that more than once) 

    Two-and- a-half-mile drive on a twisty hilly road through residential neighborhood to get to the campground 

    No WiFi 

    1 bar Verizon

  • Ashley M.
    Sep. 17, 2019

    Moonshine Creek Campground

    Beautiful Campground

    My husband and I stayed here for my birthday in one of the camping cabins. We will definitely be back now that we have our A-frame camper. The campground is beautiful with a mountain stream flowing through the entire campground. Immaculate bathhouses and wonderful owners. Great store onsite and lots to do in the surrounding area.

  • S
    Oct. 16, 2016

    Moonshine Creek Campground

    Moonshine Creek Campground

    Owners are very friendly. Our tent campsite was very secluded, included a fire pit, picnic table, over looking deck, running water and electric. Loved hearing the running creek from our tent site. Very clean bathrooms. Highly recommended!

  • Nate H.
    Sep. 30, 2020

    Greenbrier Campground

    Best Around

     Greenbriar campground is located in Pittman Center, west of Gatlinburg, adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains. The campground is certainly one of the nicest camping spots I’ve n the area. The campground is very large, and has multiple camping options. They have tent and rv spots, as well as cabins, but I also saw some teepee style tent cabins. The campground is very wooded, so you feel like you are getting a legitimate Smoky Mountain camping experience. The pigeon river runs through the campground, and is great for fishing, or swimming/tubing in summer. There is a dog park also, and the campground is pet friendly. This campground has so many things to do, and it is very popular, so if you want to camp here, I would suggest booking early, because spots are booked months in advance. The campground is very quiet at night, with just the sounds of nature. There is a camp store, with firewood, and you’ll want to enjoy a campfire, even in the middle of summer. I Highly recommend Greenbriar Campground for camping in the Smokies.


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Discover the beauty of the Smokies

  • Take a day trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where you can hike, fish, and explore the stunning landscapes surrounding Yogi in the Smokies.
  • Experience the unique culture and history of the Cherokee Nation, with attractions like the Oconaluftee Indian Village located near Craig's Cherokee Campground.
  • Enjoy the serene environment and outdoor activities at Smoky Mountain Meadows Campground, which is close to various hiking trails and fishing spots.

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