Rattler Ford Campground
USDA Forest Service campground in National Forests in North Carolina, North Carolina.
How it compares
- There are 50 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Straight-line distance: Knoxville ~42 mi, Asheville ~79 mi, Chattanooga ~82 mi.
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton Bald | 0.2 mi | 6.9 | USFS |
| Jenkins Meadow | 0.4 mi | 3.0 | USFS |
| Joyce Kilmer Memorial Nrt | 0.7 mi | 1.8 | USFS |
| Naked Ground | 0.9 mi | 4.0 | USFS |
| Haoe Lead | 2.0 mi | 6.1 | USFS |
| Deep Creek Connector | 2.2 mi | 1.9 | USFS |
| Deep Creek | 2.7 mi | 5.7 | USFS |
| Maple Springs | 2.8 mi | 0.1 | USFS |
| Santeetlah Lake Trail South | 2.9 mi | 8.2 | USFS |
| Wauchecha Bald | 2.9 mi | 2.9 | USFS |
| Belding | 3.4 mi | 6.9 | USFS |
| Benton Mackaye -Cheoah Rd | 3.5 mi | 4.6 | USFS |
+ 7 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
25.6 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 25.6 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Creek Connector | 2.2 mi | 1.9 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Maple Springs | 2.8 mi | 0.1 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Santeetlah Lake Trail South | 2.9 mi | 8.2 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Wauchecha Bald | 2.9 mi | 2.9 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Belding | 3.4 mi | 6.9 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Benton Mackaye -Cheoah Rd | 3.5 mi | 4.6 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Wolf Laurel | 3.5 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Wright'S Creek | 3.6 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Spirit Ridge | 4.2 mi | 0.3 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Swan Cabin | 4.9 mi | 0.3 | Unrated | USFS |
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingClimbingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rattler Ford Group Campground National Forests in North Carolina |
0.2 | NC | — | 4 | — | 30 ft | — | Reserve | 18 (59.3 mi) |
| Horse Cove Campground Private campground |
0.6 | NC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 21 (61.5 mi) |
| Cheoah Point Campground National Forests in North Carolina |
2.6 | NC | — | 23 | E 50A | 40 ft | — | Reserve | 17 (56.6 mi) |
| Swan Cabin Group Camp National Forests in North Carolina |
4.9 | NC | — | — | — | 30 ft | yes | Reserve | 42 (107.0 mi) |
| Big Snowbird Rd USFS Free Campground US Forestry Service |
5.3 | NC | Free | — | — | — | — | ? | 10 (30.5 mi) |
| Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort Private campground |
7.5 | NC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 20 (65.8 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.