Rattler Ford Group Campground
Rattler Ford Group Campground is a national forest campground in North Carolina. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 35.36060, -83.91563
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Backpacking, Birding, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Water Access, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 828-479-6431
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Rattler Ford Group Campground
Overview 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. Recreation The campground is located about 2.5 miles from the Avey Branch boat ramp at Lake Santeetlah, which provides visitors access to all types of water-related activities, including fishing, boating, and canoeing. Horseshoe pits and volleyball courts are available within the campground. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of hiking trails and scenic drives in the area. Facilities The campground offers four sites, each with varying facilities, but all able to accommodate several tents and up to 25 guests. Multiple tables are available at each site, as well as lantern posts and campfire pits. Each site also provides an oversized grill. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided at the campground, as well as hot showers. Some of the sites are situated near the creek. Natural Features Large trees and thick forests provide moderate shade for the campground, while vast meadows also allow for sunshine and open play. Nantahala is a Cherokee word meaning "land of the noonday sun," which is appropriate, as the sun only reaches the deep gorges of the western North Carolina mountains and valleys at midday. Nearby Attractions The entrance to Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness, which contains near
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- North River Checking Station · 12 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 27 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 67 designated routes (108 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rattler Ford Group Camp | National forest group campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Horse Cove Campground | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Horse Cove Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Santeetlah Creek Campsites | National forest camping area | 1.8 mi | — | — |
| Cheoah Point Campground | National forest campground | 2.5 mi | — | Electric |
| Cheoah Point Campground | Private campground | 2.6 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.