Jackrabbit Mountain
Jackrabbit Mountain is a national forest campground in North Carolina. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 35.01065, -83.78306
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Motor Boat, Mountain Biking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 828-837-5152
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Jackrabbit Mountain
Overview Jackrabbit Mountain Campground offers scenic lakeside camping in the beautiful Nantahala National Forest of southwestern North Carolina. Campers can breathe the fresh air of the forest while enjoying numerous recreation activities, including hiking, picnicking, mountain biking, fishing and water sports at Jackrabbit Recreation Area. The campground contains three seperate camping loops; Loops A is open May - September, and Loop B and C is open May - October. Recreation Lake Chatuge has more than 130 miles of shoreline and plenty of water for recreation. Popular water activities include boating, jet skiing, swimming and fishing. Beach access fee is not included in camping reservation fee and will require on-site payment at fee collection station. Visitors who wish to stay on dry land can explore hiking, biking and shoreline fishing. Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area boasts several hiking trails, and the campground has paved roads for an easy afternoon of bicycling. Mountain bikers can get their wheels dusty on approximately 14 miles of bike-friendly trails. Facilities This large facility has three loops of well-kept campsites, some of which lie on the water's edge. Families can relax at the swimming beach (May - September), while anglers and boaters can use the boat ramp to access the water. The facility is also equipped with showers, flush toilets and picnic shelters. Natural Features The campground is located on a peninsula on Lake Chatuge, a dammed lake on
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- North River Checking Station · 29 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Folger's Gas Co. · 31 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 50 designated routes (76 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackrabbit Mountain Campground | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Clay County Recreation Campground | Private campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Jackrabbit Mountain Campground | Private campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Gibson Cove Campground | Private campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Sundowner RV Village | Private campground | 2.5 mi | — | — |
| Lake Chatuge Recreation Area | National forest campground | 3.9 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.