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Best RV Parks & Resorts near Nantahala National Forest

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Several RV parks near Nantahala National Forest provide full hookup options for travelers. The Great Outdoors RV Resort in Franklin offers level gravel sites with 50-amp electrical service, water, and sewer connections. Deer Springs RV Park features 12 spacious sites that accommodate big rigs with full hookups including 30 and 50-amp service. Nantahala RV Resort has 34 sites with concrete pads and asphalt driveways, making it suitable for larger motorhomes. Riverbend RV Park provides water and electric hookups on gravel spots with concrete patios for outdoor seating. "The sites are level and pretty flat. The lake is beautiful to wake up to each morning," noted one camper about nearby Lake Santeetlah.

Most RV parks in the region remain open year-round, though availability tightens during fall foliage season. Cell service varies throughout the mountainous terrain, with stronger signals at lower elevation parks. Navigation to some mountain locations requires careful driving on winding roads with elevation changes. Dump stations are available at select parks including River Vista RV Park and The Great Outdoors, while others like Pines RV Park offer on-site sewer hookups. Nearly all parks are pet-friendly, but size restrictions may apply. Propane refill services are limited, with visitors often needing to travel to nearby towns for fuel. Winter travelers should check road conditions, as mountain access can become challenging during snow or ice events.

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Best RV Sites Near Nantahala National Forest (363)

    1. Riverbend RV Park-Campground

    1 Review
    Franklin, NC
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 524-7846

    $25 - $50 / night

    "Great campground for RVers near downtown Franklin, NC. The campground itself is not very large but it is well maintained and provides a great option to camp with an RV."

    2. Deer Springs RV Park

    1 Review
    Otto, NC
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 349-5440

    $45 - $75 / night

    3. Nantahala RV resort & Campground

    4 Reviews
    Almond, NC
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 736-1812

    $35 - $50 / night

    "We were in site 6, which is creekside, and has a fire pit, four benches, and a fire pit. Sitting out by the creek was very peaceful!"

    "So very peaceful! The sites are very spacious and have cute rock fire pits with benches set around it. The creek is beautiful. The showers are hot and the bathrooms are clean."

    4. The Great Outdoors RV Resort

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

    $48 - $54 / night

    "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)."

    "Well groomed campground in a central location in the mountains of North Carolina. Good amenities. Friendly staff."

    5. Nantahala Tiny Homes & RV Park

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

    $25 - $80 / night

    "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."

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

    6. Pines RV Park and Cabins

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

    "The campground has tent to big rig spots and about a third of the sites are filled with year round or seasonal campers. Tent sites are near the small stream running behind the grounds."

    "Lou insisted on helping me back into my site so that my door was perfectly placed on the picnic table pad. He showed me the hookups and amenities of the camp. The bathhouse was sparkling clean."

    7. Hidden Waters RV Park & Campground

    2 Reviews
    Bear Creek, NC
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 541-7090

    $45 - $60 / night

    "Beautiful, peaceful, and relaxing. The campground and facilities were  very clean and well kept. Carter, the owner, is great. He was very helpful and accommodating. We will be back!"

    "The pads are nice & level but the ground was difficult to get steaks anchored into & the rocks feel like rocks without a good pad in your tent."

    8. Pines RV Park

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

    "Fire ring, picnic table, 50 amp. Peace and quiet. partly shaded, concrete patio. Really enjoyed our stay. They do have a tent area also. Very little road noise."

    "He will get you perfectly situated. The park is clean and well maintained. It's a quiet park. Easy off of 64. They have a rec room with ping pong, pool, and puzzles. Horse shoes are also available.  "

    9. Willow Valley RV Resort

    9 Reviews
    Mountain City, GA
    22 miles
    Website

    $59 - $89 / night

    "Site Quality: We chose a Super-Premium Site (the same price on the Dyrt as the other sites so why not?) but I was surprised to find out our camper pad was gravel and not paved."

    "Not far for us and love the amenities of the resort. Full hookups, plenty to do and entertain the family. Heck makes us want to stay here full time! Will definitely be back."

    10. Sundowner RV Village

    2 Reviews
    Hayesville, NC
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 389-3241

    $33 / night

    "The spacious sites are well shaded and level in a park like setting."

    "Cable and wifi were great. Nice club house and pavilion. Small but very clean laundry. One half mile to beautiful golf course. One mile to clay county park. 3 fishing piers within 4 miles."

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  • Lisa C.
    Sep. 19, 2022

    Little River Campground & RV Resort

    Such a gem!

    Husband and I wanted to get away and found this campground- it is such a gem! You can't see it well from the road, but there is a huge sign out by the road. Trust it! You're in the right place. You drive across a small bridge across the Little River when you get to the campground, but it can handle big rigs. We saw many massive Class A campers while we were here for 6 nights. We pull a 30 ft travel trailer and used a pull through site- very large spot as far as rv sites go. They have back in spots for campers and tents literally on the bank of the river and you're allowed to swim, play, tube, etc in the river at your own risk. Camp store has firewood and a few essentials, but they don't sell propane. We got ours filled at the Tractor Supply in Alcoa, TN nearby. They had crafts and hayrides while we were here. Wifi is free but not great. Verizon cell service was good enough at 3 bars the whole time. No on-site laundry services, so we had to go into town to use laundromat (nearby town of Townsend is adorable but no laundromat). The grounds offer tent, cabin, and rv sites with various levels of electric, water, cable and sewer access. Our site had 30amp, water, sewer and cable. Nice and level site, large fire pit, sturdy plastic and metal picnic table and large beautiful mature trees. The bathhouse is seriously impressive and is, by far, the nicest campground bathhouse I've ever used! One of my favorite features was random and I never knew I was missing it in my life until now.. the bathrooms have strong AC pumping right into each bathroom, making everything nice and cool when you come in from the hot campsite.. wonderful! Good view of the mountains in the distance and minutes away from Great Smoky Mountain National Park entrance. This is a wonderful find!

  • Lisa C.
    Sep. 19, 2022

    Tuckaleechee Campground

    Now called Little River Campground, absolutely wonderful!

    Husband and I wanted to get away and found this campground- it is such a gem! You can't see it well from the road, but there is a huge sign out by the road. Trust it! You're in the right place. You drive across a small bridge across the Little River when you get to the campground, but it can handle big rigs. We saw many massive Class A campers while we were here for 6 nights. We pull a 30 ft travel trailer and used a pull through site- very large spot as far as rv sites go. They have back in spots for campers and tents literally on the bank of the river and you're allowed to swim, play, tube, etc in the river at your own risk. Camp store has firewood and a few essentials, but they don't sell propane. We got ours filled at the Tractor Supply in Alcoa, TN nearby. They had crafts and hayrides while we were here. Wifi is free but not great. Verizon cell service was good enough at 3 bars the whole time. No on-site laundry services, so we had to go into town to use laundromat (nearby town of Townsend is adorable but no laundromat). The grounds offer tent, cabin, and rv sites with various levels of electric, water, cable and sewer access. Our site had 30amp, water, sewer and cable. Nice and level site, large fire pit, sturdy plastic and metal picnic table and large beautiful mature trees. The bathhouse is seriously impressive and is, by far, the nicest campground bathhouse I've ever used! One of my favorite features was random and I never knew I was missing it in my life until now.. the bathrooms have strong AC pumping right into each bathroom, making everything nice and cool when you come in from the hot campsite.. wonderful! Good view of the mountains in the distance and minutes away from Great Smoky Mountain National Park entrance. This is a wonderful find!

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 1, 2022

    Creekwood Farm RV Park

    Beautiful grounds on creek

    Great campground, fair amount of sites on creek, park like setting. Pull through sites for big rigs interior, full hookups include, cable, good wifi, good cell service. Great location to explore the quieter side of the smokies, Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Cherokee, Blue Ridge parkway, etc.

  • Harold W.
    Jun. 16, 2018

    Creekwood Farm RV Park

    Nice spot on the creek

    Many creek side spots. All are back in. 30,50 amp power, sewer and cable TV hookups.

    Reliable wi fi and good cell service. Spotless bath house with private shower,toilet sink.

    laundry and community dining area with themed events. Premium sites have a permanent fire ring, concrete patio and fire wood for first night.

  • 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.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 8, 2025

    Cades Cove Campground

    Quite, beautiful, weekend traffic

    This is one of the quietest campgrounds I’ve stayed at. Sites are nestled in the woods in a cove in the Smokies. No cell service. No internet. No cable tv. Just peace and quiet! This is a national park campgrounds, so no water, electric or hookups. There is a dump station and modern bathrooms. Cold water showers. There is a camp store with basics. There is a lot of traffic especially on weekends with visitors driving the scenic Cades Cove Loop Road.

  • Laura H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2020

    Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Campground

    Glamping in Pigeon Forge

    This is not exactly the camping in the woods without hookups atmosphere. This is more of a every want/need met glamping RV Resort. And it’s awesome!

    The RV sites are large and level, full hookup. There are gorgeous cabins that look more like tiny homes, and the atmosphere at this park is a great way to retreat. 100 ft max for RVs.

    Very kid friendly, pet friendly (Kamp K9), lots in the area to go do and see. Pools, hot tub, kitchen, firewood for sale, fishing access, snack bar, cable tv, and WiFi.

    The staff here is awesome, very helpful and knowledgeable. The park is very clean and well kept.

    Cellular service for TMobile was not very strong but AT&T provided plenty for streaming and working.

  • Isabelle C.
    Sep. 19, 2025

    Indian Creek Campground

    Excellent Campground

    Indian Creek Campground in Cherokee, NC is a hidden gem. Nice hosts, clean facilities in the woods. We have a 25 ft pull behind camper and sites are big enough for slide-outs. Picknick table and campfire ring was on site. We had a 30 amp full hook-up site. Campground has tent sites, RV sites, cabins, clean bathhouse and is dog friendly.

  • Adam V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 7, 2020

    Mile Creek County Park

    My Favorite Campground in South Carolina

    Having lived in South Carolina most my life, I haven't seen it all.. but have seen a lot of it. Mile Creek Campground is a string of 3 islands connect by narrow straights and surrounded by water. It's hard to get a spot here without great views of Lake Keowee and the Blueridge Mountains.

    The spaces a are a mix of full concrete pads or gravel sites. We've stayed in several sites and while some are very close together (that RV park feeling), there are many which have lots of breathing room, and things feel more natural. The pics in this review are for site 51, which is on the "3rd island," which is the furthest out and offers the best views. This is a very level concrete spot and we only had to use the electric tongue jack on our trailer to level front to back. Got set up in under 5 minutes.

    There is one oddity to some of the concrete sites. Because it's concrete, your fire pit is off to the side. And since most of the sites are raised, your fire pit may be level with the concrete pad, but you can't sit next to it as there is too much slope.

    It's a county park and is well maintained. Bath houses are clean. With it having a public day use area with a nice boat dock, you can expect almost every morning @ 6am to hear the diehard fishing folks blasting out of the boat launch area. 

    We have Verizon and our cell signal has always been 4 to 5 bars on the outside third island.

    All sites have 30amp electric and water hookups. Dump station at the front of campground entrance up on a hill. BE AWARE, pulling into the dump station is easy, but the steeper exit will have longer RV's and Trailers dragging their bag end on the asphalt.

    We've always felt safe and relaxed here. And though we prefer more dispersed camping with less neighbors, this is still one of the best and most affordable ($25 in off season) places in South Carolina to camp. 

    We rarely give 5-stars, but due to the awesome views,  trees between the sites and being well wooded & surrounded by water... it really is a very nice place.

    From what I can tell, all but two sites are back in. We had no problem backing in our 23'8" (total length) camper in.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities are available at Nantahala RV resorts and campgrounds?

RV parks in the Nantahala region offer a range of amenities to enhance your stay. Creekwood Farm RV Park provides full hookups including cable TV, reliable WiFi, good cell service, and creek-side sites with permanent fire rings and concrete patios at premium locations. Many sites feature 30/50 amp power options. Persimmon Creek RV Park offers convenient highway access with spacious sites that are easy to navigate. Most resorts in the area maintain clean bathhouses with private showers and toilets, while some also offer laundry facilities and community gathering areas. Many campgrounds are situated near water features, providing scenic settings for your RV adventure.

What are the best RV campgrounds in Nantahala National Forest?

For a premium RV experience in the Nantahala region, Nantahala RV resort & Campground offers full hookups with big-rig-friendly sites in a convenient location. Another excellent option is The Great Outdoors RV Resort near Franklin, featuring spacious sites and modern amenities. Both provide easy access to the forest's recreational opportunities while maintaining the comforts RVers expect. For those wanting a more rustic experience while still having essential hookups, several smaller parks are scattered throughout the region, offering varying levels of amenities and proximity to popular forest attractions.

Are there RV campgrounds near the Nantahala Outdoor Center?

Yes, several RV-friendly options are available near the Nantahala Outdoor Center. Nantahala Tiny Homes & RV Park provides convenient access with water hookups and toilet facilities. Hidden Waters RV Park & Campground is another nearby option with full hookups and big-rig-friendly sites. These campgrounds offer strategic locations for outdoor enthusiasts wanting to experience the center's whitewater rafting, kayaking, and other adventure activities. Most nearby RV parks feature the essential amenities needed for a comfortable stay while providing quick access to the outdoor recreation that makes the Nantahala region famous.

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