Accessible via paved Forest Service road, Wine Spring Horse Camp provides a remote camping experience within the Nantahala National Forest. The US Forest Service facility includes toilets, picnic tables, and allows both campfires and pets. Cell service is unavailable at this location.
Recent visitors note the clean restroom facilities with minimal odor. The campground serves as a staging area for equestrian activities, though the forest setting accommodates various camping styles. For those planning regional trips, dog-friendly camping around Nantahala National Forest offers additional options throughout the area.
Description
Wine Spring Horse Camp is gated with a combination lock. A reservation is required to camp, call the Nantahala Ranger District office at 828-524-6441 for information.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsWine Spring Horse Camp is located in North Carolina near Nantahala National Forest
Directions
From Franklin take US 64 West of Franklin, turn right at the Wayah Bald/LBJ Job Corps directional Sign. Immediately turn at Loafer's Glory's gas station onto Wayah Road for approximately 10 miles and turn right onto FS 711. This will be the first paved road on the right past Wayah Gap. The distance from this turn off is 1.6 miles from Wayah Gap. It is 4.5 miles to the Wine Spring Horse Camp. From US 19, turn East on Wayah Road (SR 1310) at the Nantahala River Launch Site. Go approximately 12 miles on Wayah Road. Turn left onto FS 711. It is 4.5 miles to the Wine Spring Horse Camp.
Coordinates
35.17756539 N
83.61407281 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 30 min from Asheville, NC
- 1 hr 42 min from Gainesville, GA
- 2 hrs 40 min from Knoxville, TN
