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Best Cabin Camping near Nantahala National Forest

1,614 Reviews

Multiple cabin options exist near Nantahala National Forest, offering various levels of comfort and amenities. Rose Creek Campground and Cabins in Franklin provides cabin accommodations with electricity and private bathrooms. Magical Mountain Resorts (The Enchanted Forest) in Hayesville features themed cabin options in a forested setting with unique decorative touches. One camper noted that "very close to town (10 minute drive) but far enough away to enjoy nature and tranquility" describes the location perfectly. Cabins typically include basic furnishings such as beds, tables, and outdoor seating areas, with some offering kitchen facilities.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. The Pines RV Park and Cabins provides traditional cabin rentals with convenient access to Franklin's amenities, while Nantahala Tiny Homes & RV Park offers compact cabin accommodations near outdoor recreation areas. "We booked the Alice's Queen Cottage and Alice's White Bunny Cottage to accommodate all of us. It was the 'best weekend ever' according the little girls and big girls alike," shared one visitor about their stay at Magical Mountain Resorts. Pet policies vary by property, with many cabins being pet-friendly with certain restrictions or additional fees.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from basic (microwave and refrigerator) to more complete setups with stoves and cooking utensils. Nearby towns like Franklin provide grocery stores, restaurants, and outdoor supply shops for provisions and equipment. Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground and Vogel State Park Campground, both in Georgia but near the North Carolina border, offer additional cabin options within reasonable driving distance of Nantahala National Forest attractions. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially during peak summer and fall seasons when cabins fill quickly.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Nantahala National Forest (183)

    1. Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground

    57 Reviews
    Rabun Gap, GA
    23 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. Cades Cove Campground

    98 Reviews
    Townsend, TN
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 448-4103

    $30 / night

    "We were impressed with the paved parking space, picnic table, fire pit and level tent pad. It looks like these are very new. Proximity to cades cove loop was great."

    "Picnic table, fire ring and grill, sand tent area, level driveway- all make for a good choice for any type of equipment. No cell service for Verizon and none for many miles on the drive to the site."

    3. Elkmont Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    124 Reviews
    Gatlinburg, TN
    33 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."

    4. Rose Creek Campground and Cabins Franklin, NC

    9 Reviews
    Franklin, NC
    13 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."

    5. Pines RV Park and Cabins

    4 Reviews
    Franklin, NC
    10 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."

    6. Magical Mountain Resorts, The Enchanted Forest

    3 Reviews
    Hayesville, NC
    8 miles
    +1 (828) 644-3911

    $25 - $50 / night

    "We booked the Alice’s Queen Cottage and Alice’s White Bunny Cottage to accommodate all of us. It was the“best weekend ever” according the little girls and big girls alike!"

    "So much effort has been put into themed cabins, unique art work, and detail. Kids and adults can spend time in a fantasy world of their choice."

    7. The Great Outdoors RV Resort

    8 Reviews
    Franklin, NC
    16 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)."

    8. Vogel State Park Campground

    67 Reviews
    Suches, GA
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 745-2628

    $30 - $290 / night

    "Beautiful State Park with roomy shaded sites, many of which are creekside. A large lake for fishing and swimming is at the front of the park and it offers canoe and paddle boat rentals."

    "We enjoyed a challenging 11-mile hike up and over 3 mountains from trail heads inside the park. There are shorter hikes that start here as well."

    9. Tallulah Gorge State Park Campground

    67 Reviews
    Tallulah Falls, GA
    33 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."

    10. Nantahala Tiny Homes & RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Almond, NC
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 341-5044

    $25 - $80 / night

    "Quiet creekside setting with level sites, clean restrooms and nice hosts :)"

    "The location is fantastic. Less than 2 miles from the NOC, rafting, kayaking, and hiking. The owner is super friendly. They have 30 & 50 Amp RV sites."

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  • 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.

  • R
    Sep. 28, 2021

    Moonshine Creek Campground

    Top Notch

    This is an excellent campground! It’s really woodsy and the creek is fabulous. Nice laundry facilities. Especially nice are the tent sites. They seem to have some of the most scenic spots. The Sanctuary area is awesome and the tent sites are right on the creek. It is for those with no pets or kids and is limited to 2 people per site. It’s a quiet zone. There is one tent cabin and 4 tent sites with water and electric. You CAN park at your sites. We weren’t sure before if it was a walk in area. The bathhouse for this area has two toilets and two showers.Each is completely private. There are outlets and sinks in all four. There is also a very nice sink and counter on the end for dishwashing. It’s all in excellent condition. Very nice picnic tables too. They were easy to wipe off. Sites S1-3 have an awning/ shelter. S4 does not but is much larger. S4 is higher up so you look down on the creek. It is more off by itself. S1 even has access to a 2nd picnic table close to the creek. It is the smallest as far as tent space. We would love to visit again!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • M
    Oct. 1, 2018

    Elkmont Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    Nice area to explore!

    Elkmont Campground has over 200 campsites with paved driveways, gravel tent pads, fire rings, and picnic tables. Due to its central location and variety of amenities, Elkmont Campground tends to be very busy in the summer and into the fall. Restrooms at Elkmont Campground have flush toilets, cold running water, and utility sinks. Potable water is available at spigots near each restroom.

    A variety of hiking is available in the park. Outside of the park in nearby Gatlinburg, you can find rafting trips, museums, restaurants, and more!

Guide to Nantahala National Forest

Cabin camping near Nantahala National Forest offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the stunning landscapes while enjoying the amenities of a cozy cabin.

Cabin campers like these nearby activities

  • Enjoy fishing and swimming at the scenic ponds while staying at Timberlake Campground, where families can also take advantage of the free ice and firewood.
  • Explore the nearby Nantahala River for thrilling whitewater rafting adventures, with easy access from Smoky Mountain Meadows Campground.
  • Hike the beautiful trails surrounding Kirkland Creek Campground and Cabins, where you can also enjoy the tranquility of a creek running alongside the campground.

Some prices for cabin camping range from $50 to $150

  • Rates at Murphy/Peace Valley KOA start around $50 for tent sites, while cabin rentals can go up to $150 depending on the season and amenities.
  • At Pines RV Park and Cabins, you can find cabins available for around $100, offering a peaceful retreat in a beautiful setting.
  • Rose Creek Campground and Cabins features cabin rentals that typically range from $75 to $125, making it an affordable option for families.

Cabins are available at these well-reviewed spots

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Nantahala National Forest is Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 57 reviews.

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