Established Camping
Rattler Ford Campground
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Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
This location is closed until further notice due to significant impacts from Hurricane Helene. Please continue to monitor this locations facility page on Recreation.gov for status updates or visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/nfsnc/alerts-notices/?aid=90899 for details. Keep in mind, local personnel may be attending t o this urgent situation and not available to provide updates immediately.
Rattler Ford Campground is located near Robbinsville, NC, within the National Forests in North Carolina. The area features forested terrain with nearby streams and trails. Campers can explore the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest and Lake Santeetlah, with temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer.
Description
National Forest
National Forests in North Carolina
Overview
Rattler Ford Group Campground sits near the swift-moving Santeetlah Creek in the Nantahala National Forest. Groups of up to 25 guests can enjoy the creek, which is popular for fly fishing, as well as nearby Lake Santeetlah, which provides countless water sports and activities.
Recreation
The campground is located about 2.5 miles from the Avey Branch boat ramp at Lake Santeetlah, which provides visitors access to all types of water-related activities, including fishing, boating, and canoeing. Horseshoe pits and volleyball courts are available within the campground. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of hiking trails and scenic drives in the area.
Natural Features
Large trees and thick forests provide moderate shade for the campground, while vast meadows also allow for sunshine and open play. Nantahala is a Cherokee word meaning "land of the noonday sun," which is appropriate, as the sun only reaches the deep gorges of the western North Carolina mountains and valleys at midday.
Nearby Attractions
The entrance to Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness, which contains nearly 17,000 acres, and Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, containing nearly 6,000 acres of old-growth forest, is located approximately 1/4 mile from the campground.
Location
Rattler Ford Campground is located in North Carolina
Directions
From Robbinsville, North Carolina, take Highway 129 north to 143 West/Massey Branch Road. Pass the Cheoah Ranger District office and continue to the stop sign. Turn right to continue on 143 West for about 7 miles. Rattler Ford Group Campground is on the left.
Address
HWY 1134
Robbinsville, NC 28771
Coordinates
35.3606028 N
83.915625 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 48 min from Cleveland
- 2 hrs from Knoxville
- 2 hrs 31 min from Gainesville
- 2 hrs 40 min from Morristown
