Rattler Ford Group Campground
USDA Forest Service campground in National Forests in North Carolina, near Robbinsville, North Carolina.
How it compares
- With 4 sites it is the #79 largest of 86 North Carolina campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
- There are 50 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 90% of North Carolina campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (30 ft).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Straight-line distance: Knoxville ~41 mi, Asheville ~78 mi, Chattanooga ~82 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsGrillsPicnic tablesTent padsTents
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton Bald | 0.1 mi | 6.9 | USFS |
| Jenkins Meadow | 0.3 mi | 3.0 | USFS |
| Joyce Kilmer Memorial Nrt | 0.7 mi | 1.8 | USFS |
| Naked Ground | 1.0 mi | 4.0 | USFS |
| Haoe Lead | 1.8 mi | 6.1 | USFS |
| Deep Creek Connector | 2.0 mi | 1.9 | USFS |
| Deep Creek | 2.5 mi | 5.7 | USFS |
| Maple Springs | 2.6 mi | 0.1 | USFS |
| Wauchecha Bald | 2.8 mi | 3.1 | USFS |
| Santeetlah Lake Trail South | 3.0 mi | 8.0 | USFS |
| Belding | 3.2 mi | 7.5 | USFS |
| Benton Mackaye -Cheoah Rd | 3.5 mi | 5.1 | USFS |
+ 6 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
26.4 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 26.4 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Creek Connector | 2.0 mi | 1.9 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Maple Springs | 2.6 mi | 0.1 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Wauchecha Bald | 2.8 mi | 3.1 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Santeetlah Lake Trail South | 3.0 mi | 8.0 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Belding | 3.2 mi | 7.5 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Benton Mackaye -Cheoah Rd | 3.5 mi | 5.1 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Wolf Laurel | 3.5 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Wright'S Creek | 3.8 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Spirit Ridge | 4.4 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 TouringBackpackingBikingBirdingBoatingCampingClimbingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingVisitor CenterWater AccessWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rattler Ford Campground National Forests in North Carolina |
0.2 | NC | — | — | — | — | — | First-come | 19 (58.1 mi) |
| Horse Cove Campground Private campground |
0.4 | NC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 21 (61.5 mi) |
| Cheoah Point Campground National Forests in North Carolina |
2.5 | 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 |
5.5 | NC | Free | — | — | — | — | ? | 10 (30.5 mi) |
| Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort Private campground |
7.3 | 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.