Reservations are available at this small private campground on the Cullasaja River outside Franklin, North Carolina, with nightly rates running $45 to $110. The property has roughly four sites, each with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer, and gravel pads that make setup straightforward for RV rigs. Campers with larger coaches should plan carefully: one reviewer managed a 33-foot motorhome after unhitching a tow vehicle, and the listed 48-foot maximum refers to total rig length, not trailer length alone. A 45-foot fifth wheel or trailer would have difficulty navigating the site without causing damage.
River access is the campground's most consistent draw. Sites sit directly alongside the water, giving anglers and dogs alike easy entry, and the Cullasaja is within reach of several well-known swimming holes in the area. Daytime traffic noise carries from Highlands Road on the opposite bank, but after dark the road quiets and the sound of the river takes over. Campers exploring places to camp near Franklin will find the Cullasaja River Campground and Riverbend RV Park-Campground among the other options in this stretch of the Nantahala Highlands.
The campground is family-owned and has been since the 1980s. The owners are hands-on, often helping guests get situated on arrival. Jamie N. sums up the draw: "Very quiet, well maintained, awesome spot on the river." WiFi, picnic tables, and campfires round out the amenities. Pets are welcome. If you're after a small, river-side base camp with full hookups in western North Carolina, this one is worth a reservation.
Description
RV campsite right on the Cullasaja River partway between Franklin and Highlands, NC. Minutes to state park hiking and waterfalls. Dining and shopping as well as other activities nearby in Franklin and Highlands, Clayton and Sylva. Each campsite includes full RV hookups with electric, water and sewer. They also have a fire pit and picnic table and back up to the river. Available April though October. $45/night, $250/week and $700/month. We also have an RV for rent on its own lot on the river. $110/night. Please call Andy for more info. (941) 356-9769
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Map & DirectionsPeaceful Cove Campground is located in North Carolina near Franklin
Address
36 Peaceful Cove Road
Franklin, NC
Coordinates
35.141688 N
83.294036 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 9/12/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 9/12/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 9/12/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 9/12/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 9 min from Asheville, NC
- 1 hr 25 min from Gainesville, GA
- 2 hrs 1 min from Greenville, SC













