About Rattler Ford Group Campground
Number of accommodations: 4
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (42)
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.
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.
Review Summary
Mary F
VerifiedMay 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: RFGC
Hadn't visited since summer of 2018 so we loved seeing all the improvements! The 5 teens in our group LOVED using the new beach volleyball court and kicking a ball around on the freshly mowed grassy field. The new rot-proof picnic tables and new fire rings are great improvements. Washrooms were clean and campsites were all in great condition. We enjoyed the sounds of the creek night and day. We actually didn't leave the campground but chose to play in the creek, play games and lounge in our hammocks. In other years though, we've loved going to the trails at Joyce Kilmer Forest that are just down the road from Rattler Ford.
Mary F
VerifiedMay 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: RFGC
Hadn't visited since summer of 2018 so we loved seeing all the improvements! The 5 teens in our group LOVED using the new beach volleyball court and kicking a ball around on the freshly mowed grassy field. The new rot-proof picnic tables and new fire rings are great improvements. Washrooms were clean and campsites were all in great condition. We enjoyed the sounds of the creek night and day. We actually didn't leave the campground but chose to play in the creek, play games and lounge in our hammocks. In other years though, we've loved going to the trails at Joyce Kilmer Forest that are just down the road from Rattler Ford.
Yamian P
VerifiedOctober 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: RFGC
This spot is one of our favorites in the Smoky Mountains. The campground hosts were also incredibly friendly and welcoming.
Yamian P
VerifiedOctober 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: RFGC
This spot is one of our favorites in the Smoky Mountains. The campground hosts were also incredibly friendly and welcoming.
Jess M
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: RFGC
My friends and I had a great time here! GPS location was accurate, plenty big for my group of 8, and bathrooms were functioning. The loss of one star was for the lack of response from recreation.gov/the ranger station when trying multiple times to contact and it is listed at riverfront, when you have to walk a little ways down there. Other than that— we had a great time and would love to be back.
Jess M
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: RFGC
My friends and I had a great time here! GPS location was accurate, plenty big for my group of 8, and bathrooms were functioning. The loss of one star was for the lack of response from recreation.gov/the ranger station when trying multiple times to contact and it is listed at riverfront, when you have to walk a little ways down there. Other than that— we had a great time and would love to be back.
Londa B
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: RFGC
My 5th grade class and I camp here each year. There is plenty of room for game playing in the field, a volley ball court with sand, clean but small restroom with one shower, and very close to the Joyce Kilmer Forest for a great hike.
Londa B
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: RFGC
My 5th grade class and I camp here each year. There is plenty of room for game playing in the field, a volley ball court with sand, clean but small restroom with one shower, and very close to the Joyce Kilmer Forest for a great hike.
Cheryl G
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: RFGC
Females Bathroom needs an overhaul...paint peeling, private stalls are not private , shower stall has clear undersized shower curtain .
Most of camp areas are mud piles....picnic tables are pathetic.....
70 bucks a night can stay at air BNB. We love the outdoors and love to camp...needs help....
Melissa L
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: RFGC
Really nice campsite right next to creek. It has a great fire pit, steps down to the creek, ample parking, plenty of space for tents, and nice tables.
Location Rattler Ford Group Campground
Address:
Hwy 1134
Robbinsville, NC, 28771
United States
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 miles. Rattler Ford Group Campground is on the left.
Rattler Ford Group Campground is accessible via Highway 129 and Highway 143, with Highway 129 providing a connection to Robbinsville.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.3606 / -83.9156
Elevation: 633 feet
Nearby National Park
Arch Rock Entrance
Approximate driving time: 1 hr 29 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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Last updated: June 4, 2026
