Rattler Ford Group Campground Near Robbinsville, NC

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About Rattler Ford Group Campground

Rattler Ford Group Campground sits near the swift-moving Santeetlah Creek in the Nantahala National Forest. Groups of up to 25 guests can enjoy the creek, which is popular for fly fishing, as well as nearby Lake Santeetlah, which provides countless water sports and activities.

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2026 (Current year)

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⛺ 001, Loop: RFGC Tent

Gravel · Campfire

⛺ 002, Loop: RFGC Tent

Gravel · Campfire · Yes shade

⛺ 003, Loop: RFGC Tent

Gravel · Campfire · Yes shade

⛺ 004, Loop: RFGC Tent

Gravel · Campfire · Full shade

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⛺ 001, Loop: RFGC Tent

Gravel · Campfire

⛺ 002, Loop: RFGC Tent

Gravel · Campfire · Yes shade

⛺ 003, Loop: RFGC Tent

Gravel · Campfire · Yes shade

⛺ 004, Loop: RFGC Tent

Gravel · Campfire · Full shade

Reviews (51)

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What Guests Are Saying

Rattler Ford Group Campground offers spacious, serene group sites along the river, ideal for fishing and swimming. Campers appreciate the clean facilities, helpful host, and various nearby attractions, including hiking trails and breathtaking viewpoints. Overall, it's a peaceful retreat that fosters a strong connection with nature, although visitors should come prepared with extra supplies for the shared bathrooms.

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4.6

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James B

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September 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: RFGC

Clean, quiet good access.

Cristina v

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September 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: RFGC

This campground is my family's favorite spot to camp at, it is a beautiful location and is close to many different activities in the area!

Alicia J

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August 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: RFGC

Wonderful campsite, Cherohola rangers and camphost were great!

Hannah G

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August 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: RFGC

Beautiful, remote, and pristine campground. Steve and his wife were excellent camp hosts. We really enjoyed site 1.

Mary H

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August 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: RFGC

Great site — lots of room and near the volleyball net

April L

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July 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: RFGC

Loved this campground and the Hosts!!

Kris H

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June 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: RFGC

Site 3 was large, flat, spacious. Reminder, these are walk in sites. 88 yards from the truck.

Ryan G

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June 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: RFGC

Beautiful campground, though parking for site 1 could be confusing (there is an additional lot that doesn’t require you to cross a creek). Bathrooms somewhat clean and well stocked. Never saw the camp host. No firewood available, recommend buying in Robinsville before arriving.

Cathy W

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June 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: RFGC

The campsites are spacious and allow for large groups. They have several picnic tables, grills on poles, and a lantern pole. The bathrooms were clean. The shower was hot and had good pressure. The host was very nice.

Eddie V

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November 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: RFGC

Great space for group camping. Lots of room. Hot showers and a great host.

Location & Directions for Rattler Ford Group Campground

Hwy 1134, Robbinsville, NC 28771 United States

Elevation: 633 ft

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Getting There

From Robbinsville, North Carolina, take Highway 129 north to 143 West/Massey Branch Road. Pass the Cheoah Ranger District office and continue to the stop sign. Turn right to continue on 143 West for about 7 mi. Rattler Ford Group Campground is on ...

Nearest town

Robbinsville, NC - 12 mi

About 21 min to downtown

Highway access

Rattler Ford Group Campground is accessible via Highway 129 and Highway 143, with Highway 129 providing a connection to Robbinsville.

Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The closest entrance is: Townsend Entrance

Approximate drive: 29.3 mi · 50 min

Near Yosemite National Park

The closest entrance is: Arch Rock Entrance

Approximate drive: 52.1 mi · over 1 hr (89 min)

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

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