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  4. Nantahala Ridge Campground

Camping at Nantahala Ridge Campground near Bryson City

Private campground · Bryson City · 3 campsites

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 60 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Full hookups
  • Pets welcome
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

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RV Site 4 Full Hookup Pull ThroughXXfrom $55
RV Site 5 Full Hookup Pull ThroughXXfrom $55
RV Site 7 Back InXX—

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

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Amenities & location

  • Campfire Allowed
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookup
  • Internet
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Sewer Hookup
  • Trash Cans
  • Water Hookup
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Hookups (individual campsites): 3 full-hookup individual sites.

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Nantahala Ridge Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Nantahala Ridge Campground?
Longest RV site listed: 60 ft (3 of 3 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Nantahala Ridge Campground have RV hookups?
3 full-hookup individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Nantahala Ridge Campground?
Reservable on Hipcamp (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Nantahala Ridge Campground?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

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Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 60 ft (3 of 3 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 3 full-hookup individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 2 pull-through, 1 back-in
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Water at 3 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on Hipcamp
Getting there
Listing Bryson City, NC (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights14 sites open for every night

Gorgeous Stays Glampground

0.1 mi from Nantahala Ridge Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $30/night
$60 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Nantahala RV Resort & Campground

1 mi from Nantahala Ridge Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $35/night
$70 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night

Nantahala Outdoor Center

1.5 mi from Nantahala Ridge Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $20/night
$40 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Alert at Great Smoky Mountains National Park nearby
  • Park Closure: Seasonal road closures Heintooga Ridge Road is closed for the season. Details ↗
  • Park Closure: Park Headquarters Road is closed Park Headquarters Road is closed due to rehabilitation work on the Sugarlands water and wastewater systems.
  • Park Closure: Straight Fork and the one-way section of Balsam Mountain Road closed. Straight Fork and the one-way section of Balsam Mountain Road (Heintooga Round-Bottom Road) are closed. Details ↗

Active alerts from the National Park Service. Check before you go.

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity 26 mi · 2 hr · from $123/person
    • 2 hour Extended Ghost and Haunt Tour of Gatlinburg 26 mi · 2 hr · from $40/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • The Ultimate Wine, Shine & Bourbon Experience 26 mi · 3.5 hr · from $55/person

Self-guided tours at 7 mi away, Great Smoky Mountains National Park

  • Cades Cove Places Tour · 1–4 hr · Stops: John Oliver Place, Primitive Baptist Church, Methodist Church, Cades Cove Overlook, Elijah Oliver Place, Cable Mill Historic Area +4 more

    Explore Cades Cove as you drive the 11-mile loop road. Along the way, discover historic homesteads, churches, an active grist mill, and scenic vistas of the surrounding mountains.

  • Elkmont Historic District Tour · 1–3 hr · Stops: Old Town of Elkmont, The Train "Wye", CCC Stone Bridge, Daisy Town: The Birth of Tourism in the Smokies, Cabins and Daily Life, Why Preserve Daisy Town?

    Beginning in today's Elkmont Campground, this walking or driving tour will allow you to explore the rich history of the area that led to the birth of tourism within and the establishment of Great…

Source: National Park Service. Tours are in the free NPS App.

Ways to stay

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    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 60 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2021 Forest River Cherokee 294GEBG
    2021 Forest River Cherokee 294GEBG

    Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 10 · 83 mi from campground

    $119/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    2020 Bullet Ultra Lite Full Bunks+2 Baths
    2020 Bullet Ultra Lite Full Bunks+2 Baths

    Travel trailer · 37 ft · sleeps 10 · 146 mi from campground

    $175/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    Zwisle's Galloping Palomino
    Zwisle's Galloping Palomino

    Travel trailer · 37 ft · sleeps 9 · 174 mi from campground

    $89/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    Things to do

    Activities near Nantahala Ridge Campground

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity
    Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity

    26 mi · 2 hr · from $123/person

    2 hour Extended Ghost and Haunt Tour of Gatlinburg
    2 hour Extended Ghost and Haunt Tour of Gatlinburg

    26 mi · 2 hr · from $40/person

    The Ultimate Wine, Shine & Bourbon Experience
    The Ultimate Wine, Shine & Bourbon Experience

    26 mi · 3.5 hr · from $55/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures in Gatlinburg
    The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures in Gatlinburg

    26 mi · 1.3 hr · from $46/person

    Happening during your dates

    Ranger programs and events Nov 13–Nov 15

    • Down on the Farm · Nov 13 · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM · Free

      Mountain Farm Museum, behind the Oconaluftee Visitor Center

    • Wild about the Smokies at Oconaluftee · Nov 13, Nov 14 · 03:00 PM–03:30 PM · Free

      Oconaluftee Visitor Center porch

    • Cades Cove Star Party · Nov 14 · 05:30 PM–07:30 PM · Free

      Cades Cove Orientation Shelter (before the entrance to Cades Cove Loop Road)

    • Smokies Service Days - Veterans Day Cemetery Cleanup · Nov 14 · 09:00 AM–12:00 PM · Free

    Source: National Park Service (Great Smoky Mountains National Park). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Hipcamp for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 20260%0%0%
    Dec 20260%0%0%
    Jan 20270%0%0%
    Feb 20270%0%0%
    Mar 20270%0%0%
    Apr 202760%0%0%
    May 202767%0%0%
    The "Classic" National Park Tour
    The "Classic" National Park Tour

    26 mi · 3 hr · from $85/person

    The Escape Game Pigeon Forge: 60-Minute Adventures on The Island
    The Escape Game Pigeon Forge: 60-Minute Adventures on The Island

    31 mi · 1.3 hr · from $46/person

    Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge
    Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge

    31 mi · 10 min–30 min · from $19/person

    Brian Hoffman's Remembering Red - A Tribute to Red Skelton
    Brian Hoffman's Remembering Red - A Tribute to Red Skelton

    31 mi · 1.8 hr · from $38/person

    Crave Golf Club - Two Courses of Mini Golf
    Crave Golf Club - Two Courses of Mini Golf

    31 mi · 2 hr · from $22/person

    Free things to do (National Park Service)

    Ranger programs, trails and park activities — typically free. Separate from paid tours above.

    From the National Park Service · 7 mi away, Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    Waterfall flows over rocks and pours into greenish colored pool with rocks and shrubs around it.
    Photo: Bob Carr Photo
    Hike to Abrams Falls

    Walk 5 miles (8 km) roundtrip through rhododendron, hemlock, and pine-oak forest to a 25-foot (7.6-m) waterfall and scenic pool. Swimming in the pool is not recommended due to…

    A bridge over a river surrounded by green trees. A road past the bridge in the distance.
    Photo: NPS Photo
    Hike the Gatlinburg Trail

    Enjoy a riverside stroll approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) roundtrip through a cove hardwood forest along one of the only dog- and bike-friendly trails in the park. This trail…

    An Appalachian mountain view on a sunny day. Trees and other vegetation in the foreground.
    Photo: Kenzie Connor Photo
    Hike to Chimney Tops Overlook

    Hike 3.5 miles (5.6 km) roundtrip on this popular but challenging trail to enjoy views of surrounding mountains and the Chimney Tops pinnacles. This trail is steep and rocky at…

    Sweeping mountain views below a pink and purple sky. Hiker icon in corner.
    Photo: Bob Carr Photo
    Hike to Mount Le Conte on Bullhead Trail

    One of five routes to Mount Le Conte, the Bullhead Trail offers consistent views. The strenuous hike is 13.6 miles (21.9 km) roundtrip. Near the beginning, visitors will see rocky…

    A footlog bridge over a stream in the forest.
    Photo: NPS
    Hike Smokemont Nature Trail

    Hike 0.62-mile (1 km) roundtrip on Smokemont Nature Trail which provides a peaceful escape and views of the surrounding peaks.

    A small cascading waterfall on rocks in a stream.
    Photo: Bob Carr
    Hike Bradley Fork Trail

    The Bradley Fork Trail offers a scenic and diverse outdoor experience, featuring picturesque creeks, seasonal wildflowers, fishing access, horseback riding opportunities, and…

    Source: National Park Service (Great Smoky Mountains National Park). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.

    Compare site types

    3 individual reservable campsites from Hipcamp, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    3 sites · from $55.35/night

    0 open Nov 13–Nov 15