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Rattler Ford Campground
7 mi northwest of Robbinsville, NC · Verizon 4G
About Rattler Ford Campground
Rattler Ford has four units that accommodate 25 people per unit. Showers, horseshoe pits, and a volleyball court are available. A trout stream and hiking trails are nearby.
- Fees: $75/night per site; Max group size per site is **25**
- Season: April 15 – October 31
- Managed by: National Forests in North Carolina, FS
- Where: 7 mi northwest of Robbinsville, NC · 35.35778, -83.9167
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.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton Bald | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 7.5 mi |
| Jenkins Meadow | Hiking | 0.4 mi | 3.2 mi |
| Joyce Kilmer Memorial Nrt | Hiking | 0.7 mi | 2.0 mi |
| Naked Ground | Hiking | 0.9 mi | 4.3 mi |
| Haoe Lead | Hiking | 2.0 mi | 6.3 mi |
| Deep Creek Connector | Hiking | 2.2 mi | 2.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 13.2 mi
Propane: 20.6 mi