Highlands, North Carolina

Overview Fern Springs is home to historical hand-constructed stone pavilions, walkways, bridges, water rills and stairways.  Recreation Lake Russell Recreation Area, located just five miles from the picnic area, offers a popular swimming beach and ample fishing opportunities. Facilities The area ...

Overview Saddle up your horses for a camping trip in the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Located in the North Carolina portion of the park, this campsite offers miles of horse trails with a breathtaking backdrop. Whether blanketed in bright spring wildflowers or vivid fall colors, t...

Overview Wash Creek Horse Camp is a small group area designed for equestrian use located two miles northeast of the North Mills River Recreation Area and Bent Creek of the Pisgah Ranger District.Recreation As part of the Pisgah National Forest, a network of equestrian trails are available in the ...

Overview North Mills River Campground is a rustic mountain getaway in Pisgah National Forest in western North Carolina. Located just outside the popular city of Asheville, the campground provides access to a variety of cultural and natural attractions, including an arboretum, the scenic Blue Ridg...

Overview Located in the scenic Cataloochee Valley, tucked in a cool and shady canopy, this campground offers the best that the Great Smoky Mountains National park has to offer, including some of the most coveted horseback riding trails in the park. World-renowned for its diversity of plant and an...

Overview Cataloochee campground is located in the historic Cataloochee Valley--a relatively remote part of Smoky Mountain National Park. The secluded setting offers visitors the ability to enjoy a multitude of recreational activities like hiking and fishing, without the crowds, which are sometime...

Overview Nancytown is an excellent spot for families, fishermen and picnickers to get away and enjoy the outdoors. Recreation Visitors to the area enjoy river and stream fishing. The area has multiple opportunities for anglers and is a great place to catch trout. Boating is also popular on Nancyt...

Overview Nestled in a remote area of Nantahala National Forest, this primitive log cabin was built in 1931 by Frank Swan in a different location, then later it was moved to its current location near the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness. The cabin and the surrounding meadows are named for the Swa...

Overview Paynes Creek is a steep to moderately sloping 399 acre site covered with mixed pines and hardwoods. The site presently offers campingand boat launching facilities as well as a multi-purpose trail. Existing facilities include1 gatehouse/entrance, 2 park attendant campsites, 44 public us...

Overview Cataloochee Group Camp in the remote and historic Cataloochee Valley, is surrounded by some of the most rugged mountains in the park, providing excellent hiking opportunities as well as ideal fishing conditions in the area's many creeks. Because of its relatively secluded location, visi...

Overview This North Georgia mountain mecca has something for everyone; swimming, camping, picnicking, hiking, biking, fishing and boating.Recreation The campground has easy access to the beach area, boat ramp, and the adjacent Lake Russell Wildlife management area. There are numerous hiking and ...

Overview Broyles Recreation Area consists of 24 acres with a gentle to moderate slope and vegetation consisting primarily of pine. The site presently offers day use and boat launching facilities consisting of 1 volunteer host campsite, 14 picnic sites, 1 standard picnic shelter with water and ele...

Overview Weldon Island Recreation Area is a 138 acre siteconsisting of mixed hardwoods and pines, with fairly steep terrain. Area is currently developed as two separate day-use areas identified as Weldon Island and Hatton’s Ford and loacted less than .5 mile apart. Weldon Island presently offers...