Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Scaly Mountain, NC
Nestled in the breathtaking Southern Appalachian Mountains, Scaly Mountain, NC offers a variety of camping options that cater to outdoor enthusiasts of all types. RV campers will find the Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center an ideal choice, featuring full hookups and easy access to stunning trails while surrounded by lush forests. For those seeking a more traditional experience, tent camping is available at nearby Highlands Recreation Area, where visitors can pitch their tents amid serene mountain streams and vibrant wildlife. Adventurous souls can explore dispersed camping in the Nantahala National Forest, offering secluded spots where you can immerse yourself in nature amidst towering trees and rugged terrain. Scaly Mountain's temperate climate provides a perfect backdrop for year-round camping, with spring wildflowers and autumn foliage creating picturesque settings. Whether you prefer the convenience of RV amenities, the simplicity of tent camping, or the freedom of dispersed sites, Scaly Mountain is a hidden gem for any camping enthusiast.
Smokemont Campground is part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina (1 hr 19 min west of Asheville, NC) with an elevation of 2,198 feet. Smokemont Campground is rated 4.5 stars from 1,656 reviews. There are a total of 142 campsites. The campground is open all year. 137 sites can accommodate RVs between 21 and 98 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 2 sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, sewer hookup, restroom, trash dumpster, pay telephone, and flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails and floating sports.
Lake Rabun Beach Rec Area is located in the Chattooga River Ranger District, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests (1 hr 3 min northeast of Gainesville, GA) with an elevation of 1,709 feet. There are a total of 75 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of October. 74 sites can accommodate RVs between 24 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 24 sites have electric and water hookups. 1 site has electric hookups. Fees range from $24.00 to $75.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Whetstone Horse Camp is located in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District, Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests (1 hr 19 min northwest of Anderson, SC) with an elevation of 1,674 feet. There are a total of 18 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. Max equipment length is 105 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $15.00 to $30.00. Activities include horseback riding, hiking trails.
Standing Indian Campground is located in the Nantahala Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (1 hr 46 min north of Gainesville, GA) with an elevation of 3,381 feet. There are a total of 77 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of October. 74 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $20.00 to $75.00. Some amenities include amphitheater. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Willis Knob Horse Camp is located in the Chattooga River Ranger District, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests (1 hr 38 min northwest of Anderson, SC) with an elevation of 1,653 feet. There are a total of 7 campsites. The campground is open all year. Max equipment length is 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. All sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $40.00. Activities include horseback riding.
Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp is located in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District, Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests (1 hr 7 min northwest of Anderson, SC) with an elevation of 1,646 feet. The site is open all year. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
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