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Appletree Group Campground
10 mi east of Andrews, NC · No signal at camp
About Appletree Group Campground
**Sleep under the Stars.** Looking for a campsite for a group of people near the Nantahala River? The four sites at Appletree Group Campground accommodates two sites (A and D) for up to 25 people each and two sites (B and C) for up to 50 people each. Each site has its own picnic shelter, outdoor group gathering area with a fire ring and lantern posts, restroom with flush toilets, water hydrant, designated parking area and a grassy field for tents and activities. The campground offers a shower house. Open April 1 – October 31, the campground is most popular during summer weekends and quieter on the weekdays. Reservations are required at 828-524-6441. Only the occupants have access through a combination lock on the gate. **Follow the Trail. **Hike near the campground on more than 20 miles of interconnecting loops. Nearby, catch a section of the long-distance Bartram National Recreation…
- Fees: $75/night for 25 person sites; $150/night for 50 person sites
- Season: April 1 - October 31
- Managed by: USFS - National Forests in North Carolina
- Where: 10 mi east of Andrews, NC · 35.22687, -83.65809
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Walk | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Appletree | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 2.2 mi |
| Bartram Nrt - Nantahala Rd | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 68.6 mi |
| Junaluska Gap | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 4.6 mi |
| Diamond Valley | Hiking | 0.9 mi | 1.1 mi |
| Laurel Branch | Hiking | 0.9 mi | 1.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 15.5 mi
Propane: 20.6 mi
Camps nearby
- Nantahala National Forest 1.2 mi
- Dispersed spot · 10 mi E of Andrews 1.7 mi
- Wine Spring Horse Camp 4.2 mi
- Ledbetter Creek Camp 4.9 mi
- Wine Spring Campsite 5.6 mi
- Lost Mine Camp Ground 7.3 mi