Backside Campground at Nantahala
Reviewed Apr. 26, 2023

How can you beat this place?

The Nantahala National Forest backs right up to the property line of this amazing campground.  The owners have leveled out 6 amazing sites - perfect for tent camping and hanging a hammock.  The one mile gravel/dirt road is so picturesque!  We found ourselves just hiking it each morning.  The creek has some of the best water!  Coming right out of the ground!  The picnic table was perfect for holding our camping stove and cooking up the breakfast bacon.  But, the real treat was sitting around the stone firepit and roasting some marshmallows after an adventurous whitewater trip down the Nantahala River.  Do it mid day - 'cause that water is COOOOLD.  We hiked a short section of the Bartram Trail and found the secret water hole for some awesome shots of the kids jumping off the cliff.  Caught lunch at the Lakes End Marina and rented a kayak for a few hours to explore the lake.  Next time we'll spend more time at the quaint little town of Andrews and maybe catch a movie and some ice cream.  The Ingles Grocery store was perfect for stocking up on some steaks and root beer.  Can't wait to return to the Backside!

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  • Review photo of Backside Campground at Nantahala by Mike H., April 26, 2023
  • Review photo of Backside Campground at Nantahala by Mike H., April 26, 2023
  • Review photo of Backside Campground at Nantahala by Mike H., April 26, 2023
  • Review photo of Backside Campground at Nantahala by Mike H., April 26, 2023
  • Review photo of Backside Campground at Nantahala by Mike H., April 26, 2023