Best RV Parks & Resorts near Nantahala National Forest in North Carolina

Looking to find an RV campground, RV park, or private campsite near Nantahala National Forest? RV camping is an adventurous and unique way to experience the city. Each spot offers quick access to one or more of Nantahala National Forest's most popular destinations.

Best RV Sites Near Nantahala National Forest, NC (348)

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    1. Riverbend RV Park-Campground

    1 Review
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    3 Saves
    Franklin, North Carolina

    Riverbend RV Park & Campground is family owned and family run. Come join our family for a daily, weekly, monthly or a seasonal visit!

    Relax, fish or tube on the bank of the Cullasaja and Ellijay Rivers.

    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Trash

    $25 - $50 / night

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    2. The Great Outdoors RV Resort

    8 Reviews
    40 Photos
    46 Saves
    Franklin, North Carolina
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $48 - $54 / night

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    3. Willow Valley RV Resort

    8 Reviews
    44 Photos
    54 Saves
    Mountain City, Georgia

    Willow Valley RV Resort is Northeast Ga’s luxurious campground. Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. We are just 2 hours north of Atlanta, Ga. and 2 hours south of Asheville, NC.

    Our resort is a wonderful place to vacation. Some of our amenities include, swimming pool with a wading area for younger children, playground, community fire pit, 6 private baths, laundry room and much more. We are set amidst NE Ga’s awesome hiking trails, minutes to Lake Burton, Lake Rabun and Lake Seed, Vineyards, and lots of outdoor mountain adventures. Come and experience our 4 distinct seasons with us in the NE corner of Georgia.

    Brand New RV/Campground in the NE GA. Mountains. All Sites are Full Hookup, 30/50 AMPs, Water and Sewer, Fiber Optics Internet, 6 private Baths, Laundry Room, Pet friendly, Kid friendly. 58 sites, 360 view of the mountains.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $59 - $89 / night

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    4. River Vista RV Park

    6 Reviews
    13 Photos
    30 Saves
    Dillard, Georgia

    Escape from the noise and heat of the city. Whether staying in our RV park or one of our rental cabins, you and your family will enjoy the upscale amenities, well maintained facilities and grounds, and fun activities for everyone.

    Our RV park is located in northern Georgia near the border of North Carolina, at the confluence of the Blue Ridge and Appalachian mountains. The resort is near many natural attractions including the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

    River Vista Cabin Resort and RV Campground is nestled in a valley surrounded by all natural wonders of perfect backpacking country. Go find a ruby or sapphire at one of the many gem mines or take a hike around Tallulah Gorge State Park. River Vista and Rabun County are home to waterfalls galore, vineyards (12 Spies), distilleries (Moonrise and RM Rose), museums (Foxfire and Scottish Tartan), and “pick-your-own” farms and orchards (Osage, Jaemor, Hillside, and Chattooga Belle). In the winter, take a sleigh ride at the Dillard House Stables, go snow tubing at Scaly Mountain Snow Tubing, and enjoy some skiing or snowboarding at Maggie Valley. Then, take a day to explore the Biltmore Estate in historic Asheville, NC and in all its holiday splendor. See more reviews HERE

    If you enjoy the RV lifestyle, the changing of the seasons, and the option of active participation or peaceful relaxation, you’ll love River Vista Mountain Village! To that, add the ultimate quality facilities and landscaped beauty set within a mountain valley, all a short distance away from scenic national parks, and you’ll have a good reason to want to spend a lot of time here.

    All RV sites are full hook-up with 30 and 50 amps at every pedestal with water, sewer, and digital cable. Wi-Fi is available throughout the campground, but may be limited, especially during busy weekends. Back-in RV sites are gravel. Pull-thru RV sites are paved. Only 1 RV and 1 automobile are allowed per site.

    Holidays are always a Friday – Saturday – Sunday night minimum.to check availability and to make reservations. All RV sites are full hook-up with 30 and 50 amps at every pedestal with water, sewer, and digital cable. Wi-Fi is available throughout the campground, but may be limited, especially during busy weekends. Back-in RV sites are gravel. Pull-thru RV sites are paved. Only 1 RV and 1 automobile are allowed per site.

    We’re surrounded by adventures in nature:

    Hiking Trails Water Falls Kayaking State Parks Gem Mining

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $38 - $54 / night

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    5. Nantahala RV resort & Campground

    4 Reviews
    16 Photos
    17 Saves
    Almond, North Carolina

    The Nantahala RV Resort and Campground is a new campground located in the Nantahala River Gorge, 12 miles west of Bryson City, NC near the Nantahala National Forest, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We provide RV and tent sites along Wesser Creek just one mile west of the Nantahala River, and convenient to the whitewater boating launch and takeout sites. We have convenient access from US Highway 19 for all types of RVs, and we are ‘big rig friendly’.

    You can enjoy relaxing by your RV Site alongside Wesser Creek, or you can enjoy many outdoor attractions offered in this popular mountain area. You will be close to all of the fun and exciting attractions located in the scenic Nantahala River Gorge including Nantahala River Family Whitewater Rafting trips, gemstone mining at the Nantahala River Gem Mine Attraction, zip lining at the Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours, and guided fly fishing on the Nantahala River, all located near your campground in the scenic Nantahala River Gorge. The surrounding Nantahala National Forest or the Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers trout fishing opportunities in their many mountain streams, and many hiking, biking, and horseback riding opportunities on their scenic mountain trails including the epic Tsali Recreation Area-Mountain Bike Trails. The famous Appalachian Trail crosses highway 19 just 1 mile west of your RV site. Great fishing and boating activities are available on nearby Fontana Lake, just about 5 minutes from your RV site. Fontana Dam, the second highest Dam in the US, is about an hour from the campground.

    The charming town of Bryson City, NC – is about 15 minutes (about 10 miles) east of the Nantahala RV Park and Campground, and is host to the Great Smoky Mountains Scenic Railway that offers multiple scenic train tours in the area. Bryson City is a popular destination town catering to both the visitor population and year round residents, and offers a multitude of charming shops and restaurants of all types, as well as super markets, hardware stores, clothing stores, and a thriving year round farmers market known as Darnell Farms.

    Plan a day trip to Cherokee Indian Reservation, Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge for a full day of family fun. The Tail of the Dragon, with its famous 318 curves in eleven miles, and voted the most popular motorcycle and sports car road in the world, begins at Deals Gap, about an hour from the campground. Harrah’s Cherokee Casino is about 30 minutes east, and Harrah’s Murphy Casino is about 30 minutes west of the campground. The popular Cherohala Skyway scenic drive begins about an hour from the campground.

    Whether you are coming for a vacation stay, whether you are treating yourself and your family to a longer term vacation base, or whether you are treating yourself to a retirement home base in our RV Park, we welcome you to this wonderful scenic area we call home.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $35 - $50 / night

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    6. Creekside RV Park

    14 Reviews
    24 Photos
    44 Saves
    Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    7. Nantahala Tiny Homes & RV Park

    2 Reviews
    15 Photos
    39 Saves
    Almond, North Carolina
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $25 - $80 / night

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    8. Pines RV Park and Cabins

    4 Reviews
    4 Photos
    35 Saves
    Franklin, North Carolina
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    9. Up the Creek RV Camp

    19 Reviews
    29 Photos
    132 Saves
    Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

    Best RV camp in the Smokes, hand down. Beautiful, spacious sites in a lovely, quiet country setting less than 10 miles to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    10. Deer Springs RV Park

    1 Review
    381 Photos
    6 Saves
    Otto, North Carolina

    Welcome to Deer Springs, the Best RV Park in the Smoky Mountains. We offer unique RV Sites with a touch of outdoor luxury not found at other RV parks.

    It is important to note that we cater to a mature demographic, and all visitors must be 18 years or older.

    Deer Springs is a privately owned and gated RV park located in the Smoky Mountains, 13 miles West of Franklin, NC. , at approximately 3,600 ft elevation. We are a pet friendly RV park with a focus on providing large sites in a comfortable and unique setting. Our park has been designed for “self contained RV’s”, and as such, there is no separate bath house on site.

    • Sites 1-8 have a private gazebo equipped with prep counter, sink with running water, refrigerator with ice maker, and ceiling fan with light
    • Sites 11 - 14 have extreme long range views
    • 30/50 Amp Service
    • Sewer hookups
    • At least 1 picnic table
    • At least one fire ring per site
    • High speed Internet (Premium Internet is an additional charge)
    • Access to our Bark Park
    • Use of our 3-Pines Pavilion

    Quiet settings, Appalachian Trail hiking, and lots of Nature are the extreme amenities at our park.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $45 - $75 / night

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Recent RV Reviews in Nantahala National Forest

2467 Reviews of 348 Nantahala National Forest Campgrounds


  • Randall C.
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    Nov. 16, 2024

    Magical Mountain Resorts, The Enchanted Forest

    Lives up to its name!

    This place is truly magical. 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. Kids can explore the magical grounds, play in the large creek, and get to know the resident goats, pigs, miniature horse, etc..

  • Jake S.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Nov. 13, 2024

    Mile Creek County Park

    Nice Place to camp by the water

    Each campsite has wonderful views of the water. there is a playground by the entrance and near the farthest campsites as well. we enjoyed our stay.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Nov. 4, 2024

    Stonebridge RV Resort

    A Very Weird Vibe

    First, I give grace that this place is still suffering a bit of disarray being 2-3 weeks after Hurricane Helene. It just felt a bit weird compared to every other park we've stayed at. There were a lot of places that looked like long-term stays that were not particularly well-cared for and currently un-occupied. We stayed in section A, which seemed rather desolate, even though it was the weekend. I did not find campers to be particularly friendly, and this felt simply like a place to park the RV for a few nights.

  • Michele D.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Nov. 1, 2024

    Lake Chatuge Dispersed

    Wrong coordinates

    The coordinates take you to Nottley Dam. We had to drive 37 minutes farther to Lake Chatuge and hopefully we find some campground since it is very dark at the moment. We ended up having to spend over $200 for a hotel. I'm going to delete my acct as other friends have similar issues with Dyrt

  • Carolyn V.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Oct. 25, 2024

    Trackrock Campground & Cabins

    Love love loved this campground!

    Beautifully well maintained, clean grounds! Beautiful lake and stables and plenty of room ,yet campsites are tucked away to also give u a private feel as well! Pet friendly as well!

  • Alexandra E.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Oct. 19, 2024

    Devils Fork State Park Campground

    Best swimming hole in the upstate

    I love coming here to swim. Signal is very poor for Verizon. The sites are not super private but not too close to each other. The prices per night are ridiculous imo for a non full hookup campground but hey I still pay it just to swim in lake Joccassee.

  • J
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    Oct. 19, 2024

    Devils Fork State Park Campground

    Great spot for hammocks

    Not too far from the water, which was great since we brought our own kayaks and kayaked to two water falls. Lots of trees to hang hammocks (we had 3) which is good because the only place to pitch a tent is on the pads which aren’t very large. They are basically concrete pads and we couldn’t steak the tent down well. Many dead limbs in the trees so be careful where you pitch your tent, or hang your hammock. Since the site is near the marina we could see/hear boats docking. Each site has a bear box which are roomy and were clean. The bathhouse was clean and well lit. The RV/camper sites are pretty close together with narrow roads. The park was beautiful and mostly clean. I found a tire in the water a few miles out on the way to the first waterfall and took it to a ranger the next day. He was happy to take it.

  • Rose J.
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    Oct. 14, 2024

    Smokemont Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    Smokemont Campground: Gateway to Adventure in the Great Smoky Mountains

    Smokemont Campground, located in the picturesque Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offers a perfect blend of convenience and natural beauty. Situated along the Oconaluftee River, this campground features spacious sites for tents and RVs, making it ideal for families and groups.

    For more details if anyone is interested to know about SSO visit this site https://ssoidportalrajasthans.in/

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Sep. 23, 2024

    Cove Creek RV Resort

    Quiet and convenient

    We stayed 3 nights in one of the creekside sites. Very nice. Staff was very friendly. Water, electric, and sewer all worked. Great location outside the chaos of Pigeon Forge. Townsend and Cades Cove were easy drives.

  • Robbie B.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Sep. 22, 2024

    Tsali Campground

    Tsali - one of the best!

    One of my all-time favorite campsites. Great for accessing the mountain bike trails at Tsali. The entire campground is first come first serve, never had a problem finding a spot, but does fill up by the weekend. Roomy camp spots, decent privacy between spots, clean bath houses, all in a beautiful location. Ride right out of your campsite and hit the trails, or easy access to Lake Fontana. Campsite is always well-maintained. All the spots have dedicated tent area, picnic tables and fire rings. Multiple bear proof trash cans and water spickets on both loops and easy to access. Only downside is it closes mid October until April.

  • Cindy S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Stonebridge RV Resort
    Sep. 22, 2024

    Stonebridge RV Resort

    Great place to stop

    This place is ok if you have to stop. Bathrooms are clean. Sites are small. People are living here full time.

  • Cindy S.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Sep. 22, 2024

    Pigeon Forge Landing RV Resort

    Love this place

    Highly recommended this place. New facility clean bathroom with offers solid doors for privacy. Right in the middle of the attractions. Loved this place.

  • Angie B.
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    Sep. 10, 2024

    Fontana Village Resort and Campground

    Favorite Vacation Spot

    We have stayed at the Campground for 15 years!  Love Beth who helps with Reservations. I really like the fact it is a very small campground, sitting back a long way off the main road.  Sites are spread out. Shower house easy access from all sites. Very few, if any kids when we go.  Having all the amenities of Fontana Village Resort is icing on the cake. I've already made Reservations for 2025.

  • Michael T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground
    Sep. 7, 2024

    Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground

    Tranquil, Well Maintained Park in the Mountains

    We really enjoyed our stay at Black Rock. Despite being at full capacity for Labor Day weekend, the park did not feel overly crowded. The staff attending the lodge store were welcoming and knowledgeable. There was a good selection of necessities available, along with ice and firewood. The comfort station was clean and well-appointed and there was never a wait for facilities. While privacy of sites varied, we spotted a few with really lovely mountainside views. The Tennessee Rock Trail to the summit and overlook is the perfect distance for a morning hike and not too strenuous. The Black Rock Lake Trail is very scenic and well worth the 20–30 minutes it takes to walk the circuit. There are also day facilities such as picnic tables and grills. Highly recommend.

  • Christina R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Greenbrier Campground
    Sep. 6, 2024

    Greenbrier Campground

    WONDERFUL

    Spent Labor Day weekend there. Awesome trip! Super clean campground and showers. Lots for the kids to do. Trolley that goes into Gatlinburg. Friendly, Christian atmosphere. Great Sunday service. .

  • J
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    Sep. 3, 2024

    Buddy Bear In The Smokies Campground

    Management made stay terrible

    We should have heeded warnings in other reviews and avoided this place. Managers are lazy and rude, do not respond to messages calls or texts. Moved our booked spot without speaking to us and told us it was an upgrade, it was not in a spot we desired due to having a toddler near the busiest part of the park. They had someone else parked in our spot so we had no choice. We had to figure this all out ourselves because when we got there no one was around and they simply left a map at the door with a different site number on it. The WiFi password was never sent and management did not email it until the next morning. The bathrooms were newly renovated but no shower curtains and were dirty. The pool was closed both days and locked, no notice given to campers. Email said pool was to be open. There are nice common areas that look very inviting, but whenever you go near them, a camera loudly broadcast that you were being recorded, and this continues all around the building with multiple cameras it just makes you feel very strange and unwelcome … When we finally reached a manager she was rude and told us that it seems we simply aren’t happy and that we could vacate immediately with a refund. We declined, as it was 8pm and we had a toddler asleep and a fully set up camp. This was truly the worst experience and expensive for the type of park that it is. Anywhere else this would maybe be a $40 at night stay however it was $90 a night here. From the photos, we thought this park was out in a quiet part of the country, but it is not and is on the edge of a city with a lot of traffic and an intersection with a Walgreens for a view..

  • Rita Kay
    Camper-submitted photo from Smokey Mountain Hidden Stills RV Campground
    Sep. 3, 2024

    Smokey Mountain Hidden Stills RV Campground

    A View with a spot to camp!

    Wowza! The views here are beautiful, very private and secluded campground. Pet friendly and the creek right next along the site was perfect! Super clean and has exceptional host & owner who will do their best to meet your needs. Prices are competitive but the beauty of this space is like no other by no means! Can't wait to come back for the fall foliage and bonfires. Oh yeah and to sharpen my axe throwing skills, corn hole is already on point so that was a nice touch also!

  • Margaret L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Elkmont Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    Sep. 1, 2024

    Elkmont Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    Elkmont Campground

    That's a great recommendation! Elkmont Campground sounds like a wonderful place to experience the Great Smoky Mountains. The variety of accommodation options makes it accessible to campers of all preferences. Therefore SRSLY Low Carb helps me stick to a diet and it reflects well on my body. I love active recreation. However, I always take care of my diet because I have health problems. Have a nice trip and take care of your health.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cades Cove Campground
    Aug. 22, 2024

    Cades Cove Campground

    Awesome time

    If you're looking for peace and quiet, then this is the place to be. Had numerous sightings of wildlife even in the campground. Note... Do not forget to remove the drip pan on the Blackstone!!!! Doing so just erritates the bears.



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