Top Campgrounds near Franklin
Turkey Creek Campground
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Fort Wilderness RV Park & Campground
Tate Branch Campground (Clayton, GA)
Starting May 1, 2025, all camping sites at Tate Branch Campground will require reservations through recreation.gov. The 17-site campground, located on the Tallulah River and surrounded by hardwoods, offers a rustic outdoor experience for activitie...
Big Bear's RV Park
Big Bear's RV Park in Bryson City, North Carolina, is a tranquil campground located near downtown and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It features spacious, big-rig-friendly RV sites with full hookups and easy access to outdoor activities ...
Flaming Arrow Campground
Sarah's Creek Campground (Clayton, GA)
Sarah's Creek Campground in Clayton, GA, features 22 developed sites that provide a primitive, tranquil escape similar to the nearby West Fork Campground and Chattooga River. It is an ideal spot for relaxation and fishing opportunities.
West Fork Campground (Clayton, GA)
West Fork Campground in Clayton, GA, features five reservation-only campsites with stunning views of the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River. The area provides a sense of isolation and adventure, allowing visitors to experience scenic views reminiscen...
Smoky Mountain Campground
Elk Valley Farm RV Resort
Elk Valley Farm RV Park
Discover the perfect basecamp for your Great Smoky Mountains National Park adventure at Elk Valley Farm RV Park. Nestled in the foothills of the majestic Smokies, our brand-new, 57-site resort offers a tranquil and well-appointed retreat for trave...
Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion
Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion offers a beautiful mountain setting for gatherings, surrounded by clear skies and pristine streams. The area is picturesque year-round, featuring vibrant wildflowers in spring and stunning fall colors. It's an ideal loca...
Deep Creek Campground (NC)
Deep Creek Campground in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers traditional primitive camping with beautiful mountain scenery year-round. It features 92 individual sites equipped with grills, tables, and campfire rings, though there are no...
Elk Hollow Resort
Deep Creek Group Camp
Deep Creek Group Camp, located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offers traditional primitive camping with stunning mountain scenery. It features 92 individual sites equipped with grills, tables, and campfire rings, along with flush toil...
Low Gap Campground
Low Gap Campground, nestled in the Chattahoochee National Forest near the Mark Trail Wilderness, offers a mix of developed amenities and a dispersed camping experience. With 13 sites, it provides abundant opportunities for camping, fishing, hiking...
Tallulah River Campground
Tallulah River Campground, located at 2080 ft elevation by the Tallulah River, is popular with families and anglers. It offers easy access to the nearby Coleman River Trailhead and features stocked Rainbow Trout fishing. An annual Kid's Fishing Ro...
Hide Away Hill Acres
From $40/night
Balsam Lake Lodge
Balsam Lake Lodge is located in the 39,000-acre Roy Taylor Forest within Nantahala National Forest, offering stunning views of Balsam Lake. Since opening to the public in 1982, it has been used for group meetings and recreational activities. The l...
Turkey Creek Campground
Grumpy Bear RV Park and Campground
Falling Waters Adventure Resort
Fort Wilderness RV Park & Campground
Tate Branch Campground (Clayton, GA)
Starting May 1, 2025, all camping sites at Tate Branch Campground will require reservations through recreation.gov. The 17-site campground, located on the Tallulah River and surrounded by hardwoods, offers a rustic outdoor experience for activitie...
Big Bear's RV Park
Big Bear's RV Park in Bryson City, North Carolina, is a tranquil campground located near downtown and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It features spacious, big-rig-friendly RV sites with full hookups and easy access to outdoor activities ...
Flaming Arrow Campground
Sarah's Creek Campground (Clayton, GA)
Sarah's Creek Campground in Clayton, GA, features 22 developed sites that provide a primitive, tranquil escape similar to the nearby West Fork Campground and Chattooga River. It is an ideal spot for relaxation and fishing opportunities.
West Fork Campground (Clayton, GA)
West Fork Campground in Clayton, GA, features five reservation-only campsites with stunning views of the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River. The area provides a sense of isolation and adventure, allowing visitors to experience scenic views reminiscen...
Smoky Mountain Campground
Elk Valley Farm RV Resort
Elk Valley Farm RV Park
Discover the perfect basecamp for your Great Smoky Mountains National Park adventure at Elk Valley Farm RV Park. Nestled in the foothills of the majestic Smokies, our brand-new, 57-site resort offers a tranquil and well-appointed retreat for trave...
Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion
Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion offers a beautiful mountain setting for gatherings, surrounded by clear skies and pristine streams. The area is picturesque year-round, featuring vibrant wildflowers in spring and stunning fall colors. It's an ideal loca...
Deep Creek Campground (NC)
Deep Creek Campground in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers traditional primitive camping with beautiful mountain scenery year-round. It features 92 individual sites equipped with grills, tables, and campfire rings, though there are no...
Elk Hollow Resort
Deep Creek Group Camp
Deep Creek Group Camp, located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offers traditional primitive camping with stunning mountain scenery. It features 92 individual sites equipped with grills, tables, and campfire rings, along with flush toil...
Low Gap Campground
Low Gap Campground, nestled in the Chattahoochee National Forest near the Mark Trail Wilderness, offers a mix of developed amenities and a dispersed camping experience. With 13 sites, it provides abundant opportunities for camping, fishing, hiking...
Tallulah River Campground
Tallulah River Campground, located at 2080 ft elevation by the Tallulah River, is popular with families and anglers. It offers easy access to the nearby Coleman River Trailhead and features stocked Rainbow Trout fishing. An annual Kid's Fishing Ro...
Hide Away Hill Acres
From $40/night
Balsam Lake Lodge
Balsam Lake Lodge is located in the 39,000-acre Roy Taylor Forest within Nantahala National Forest, offering stunning views of Balsam Lake. Since opening to the public in 1982, it has been used for group meetings and recreational activities. The l...
Franklin, North Carolina
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Franklin has 312 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Elk Hollow Resort is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
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The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
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