Description
Escape to a peaceful mountain campground tucked away in the heart of the Nantahala National Forest. The Cove at Dick Branch offers a quiet, wooded setting where guests can unwind while still being just minutes from some of Western North Carolina's most popular outdoor adventures.
Whether you're bringing a travel trailer, fifth wheel, camper van, or tent, you'll enjoy the beauty of the surrounding mountains, cool evenings around the fire, and the relaxing sounds of nature. It's an ideal basecamp for exploring the area or simply slowing down and enjoying the outdoors.
Campground Features
- Spacious RV sites in a peaceful mountain setting
- Full hookup sites available (water, sewer, and electric depending on site)
- Fire rings and picnic areas
- Pet-friendly
- Easy access from Snowbird Road
- Maximum stay of 28 days
Site Options
- Site 1: 30-amp full hookup, pull-through, ideal for RVs under 30 feet, with a private deck.
- Site 2: 50-amp full hookup site with a fire ring.
- Site 3: 50-amp full hookup site with a picnic area, best suited for RVs under 30 feet.
- Site 4: 50-amp water and electric with access to the campground dump station, back-in site accommodating RVs up to approximately 45 feet, plus a separate tent pad for additional camping.
Nearby Adventures
The Cove at Dick Branch is perfectly situated for outdoor enthusiasts:
- Trout fishing in Big Snowbird Creek
- Hiking throughout the Nantahala National Forest
- Whitewater rafting and kayaking
- Scenic drives on the Cherohala Skyway
- Tail of the Dragon
- Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest
- Santeetlah Lake for boating, swimming, and paddling
- Downtown Robbinsville for restaurants, shopping, and local charm
Whether you're planning a weekend getaway, a fishing trip, or an extended mountain retreat, The Cove at Dick Branch offers the perfect combination of convenience, nature, and peaceful mountain camping.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsThe Cove at Dick Branch is located in North Carolina near Robbinsville
Directions
Please Note: When you’re in town, enter 2311 Dick Branch Rd into your phone’s GPS. You’ll lose cell service before reaching The Cove, but your phone should keep giving directions even without signal. We recommend avoiding in-vehicle GPS systems, as they may lose signal and stop navigating. From Robbinsville: Take Atoah St to NC 143BUS/Snowbird Rd Follow NC 143BUS and NC-143 W to Snowbird Rd Follow Snowbird Rd to Dick Branch Rd Dick Branch Rd will start as a paved road. It will eventually become a one-lane gravel road (right after the mailboxes). Follow the gravel road approximately 0.10 miles, and look for a sign that says "The Cove at Dick Branch." Turn left right before the sign. Follow the driveway down to an open pasture. Site 4 will be on your right as you follow the driveway. For Sites 1, 2, and 3, continue straight up the road and keep right. You will see 3 labeled campsites at the top.
Coordinates
35.29661899999998 N
83.91067099999998 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups




