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Nantahala/Horse Cove


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Phillip Hogan

April 29, 2024

Beautiful campsites here. The upper loop is closed due to a water leak but the lower loop along the river is still open (I'm sure most people want to camp along the river anyways). This is first come first serve so come early to get a good site. Fees are 15$ a night now.

TheMaloney

October 15, 2023

It’s a beautiful spot offered on a first come first serve basis. The location is amazing, but the campsites are pretty close. The bathroom is also broken and there is no running water. Might be an issue for some, but was fine for me.

Jordan Allen

June 14, 2021

We camped in a roadside spot. It was clean and had a short trail to the creek. Be careful we pulled several ticks off each other. There was also a copperhead on the path to the creek.

Malcolm Camp

December 06, 2020

Firepits, picnic bench, and gear hook/polls at every location. Most of the spots are right next to each other along the river. A few other, more secluded, spots are nearby too.

Frank Torres

November 29, 2020

Great place to camp if you can get in. There are tent sites as well as RV/Pull behinds as well. We did not camp here but was on our way through adventuring and had to stop to see the sights.

Julianne Delzer

October 21, 2020

We arrived late in the day on a Monday and found all the lakeside sites occupied. Our only option was on the other side of the road next to a creek. This ended up fine and we enjoyed the solitude. We'll come back but will plan an earlier arrival next time!

aaron reed

May 13, 2020

Awesome place to camp. I have been three times. Twice in the same spot. I went and paid for my spot and the ranger happened to be there when I did. Went back to my camp site and the ranger came back and gave me my money. He said the spot I was occupying was a free site. I thought that was pretty awesome. Our spot the last two times was right on the water. The boys enjoyed waking up and swimming in the lake. Great place to take the family and get away from the city.

Clay Godfrey

September 14, 2019

Joyce Kilmer NF is walking distance from here, the fishing is good & wildlife is abundant. My wife saw a huge salamander an hour later a bald eagle dove into the water at the fishing hole to snatch it up.

Rodrick Calles

March 20, 2018

We recently stayed a night at the lower sites on the way back from Daytona Bike Week so that we could get more riding in on the way home to Michigan. We did not want to leave! The lower sites have fire rings and very large picnic tables and a good sized bathroom (No sink, lighting, or shower) if needed. We we're over 40' with truck and trailer but managed to have a few choices to pick from since everything was empty. I imagine this can change over the summer season, but for the inexpensive cost per night.. it's definitely a place I would return to if I get the chance. The running creek at night was very relaxing but keep in mind it gets VERY dark with no lighting. Perfect off the grid camping.. you'll have no cell or internet service. Pick up some firewood locally and you should be good to go.