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  4. Cowee (Kawiyi Deer Clan) Campground

Camping at Cowee (Kawiyi Deer Clan) Campground near Franklin

Private campground · Franklin · 17 campsites

A forested campground. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Private end of road property in the Cowee Valley of Franklin NC, which is the first resupply stop along the Appalachian Trail through the Smoky Mountains. Cowee Valley is a gorgeous scenic valley with farmland and winding roads and mountains on all sides.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 45 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Full hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Showers
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

16 available sites

16 open of 17 site types
Tent Site 0 Sand 10'x10'
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$57 for 2 nights
$29/night · before taxes & fees
Tent 1 Sand 9'x12'
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$57 for 2 nights
$29/night · before taxes & fees
Tent 2 Sand 12'x10'
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$57 for 2 nights
$29/night · before taxes & fees
Tent 3 Sand 10'x10'
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$57 for 2 nights
$29/night · before taxes & fees
Tent 4 Sand 9'x10'
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$57 for 2 nights
$29/night · before taxes & fees
Tent 5 Sand 11'x11'
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$57 for 2 nights
$29/night · before taxes & fees
Tent 6 Sand 10'x9'
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$57 for 2 nights
$29/night · before taxes & fees
Tent 7 Sand 12'x10'
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$57 for 2 nights
$29/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Hipcamp

Availability on Hipcamp.

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Price
Tent Site 0 Sand 10'x10'✓✓from $29
Tent 1 Sand 9'x12'✓✓from $29
Tent 2 Sand 12'x10'✓✓from $29
Tent 3 Sand 10'x10'✓✓from $29
Tent 4 Sand 9'x10'✓✓from $29
Tent 5 Sand 11'x11'✓✓from $29
Tent 6 Sand 10'x9'✓✓from $29
Tent 7 Sand 12'x10'✓✓from $29
Tent/Hammock Site 10 Sand - 16'x10'✓✓from $29
Tent Site 12 Sand - 17'x20'✓✓from $38
Tent Site 11 Sand - 22'x15'✓
From $57 for 2 nights
$29/night · Before taxes & fees
16 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Hipcamp. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Hipcamp ↗

16 openSites from $29/night
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Amenities & location

  • Cable TV
  • Campfire Allowed
  • Clothes Washer
  • Cookware
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookup
  • Generators Allowed
  • Internet
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Playground
  • Sewer Hookup
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Hookups (individual campsites): 6 full-hookup individual sites.

Location

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Cowee (Kawiyi Deer Clan) Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Cowee (Kawiyi Deer Clan) Campground?
Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (6 of 6 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Cowee (Kawiyi Deer Clan) Campground have RV hookups?
6 full-hookup individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Cowee (Kawiyi Deer Clan) Campground?
Reservable on Hipcamp (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Cowee (Kawiyi Deer Clan) Campground?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Hipcamp listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (6 of 6 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 6 full-hookup individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 1 pull-through, 5 back-in
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Water at 6 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on Hipcamp
Getting there
Listing Franklin, NC (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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✓
from $38
RV/Van Site 6 - 11'W x 32'L✓✓from $50
RV Site 1 - 17W x 40'L✓✓from $59
RV Site 3 - 19'W x 32'L✓✓from $59
RV Site 4 - 20'W x 45'L✓✓from $59
RV site 2 - Drive-Thru 18'W x 60'L✓✓from $68
RV Site 5 - 21'W x 32'LXXfrom $59

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

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights11 sites open for every night

Rose Creek Campground & Cabins

2.3 mi from Cowee (Kawiyi Deer Clan) Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $30/night
$60 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 nights5 sites open for every night

Great Outdoors RV Resort

3.6 mi from Cowee (Kawiyi Deer Clan) Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $63/night
$125 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 nights1 site open for every night

Burningtown Blooms

5.6 mi from Cowee (Kawiyi Deer Clan) Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $45/night
$90 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Compare site types

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

Other sites

17 sites · from $28.50, from $58.50/night

16 open Nov 13–Nov 15

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 31 mi · 2 hr · from $123/person
    • 2 hour Extended Ghost and Haunt Tour of Gatlinburg 31 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 31 mi · 3.5 hr · from $55/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 17 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 45 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 · 73 mi from campground

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

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"Get Lost RV" 2023 Jayco Jay Feather
"Get Lost RV" 2023 Jayco Jay Feather

Travel trailer · 33 ft · sleeps 8 · 116 mi from campground

$120/night listed · Outdoorsy · 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 · 136 mi from campground

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

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Things to do

Activities near Cowee (Kawiyi Deer Clan) 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

31 mi · 2 hr · from $123/person

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

31 mi · 2 hr · from $40/person

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

31 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

31 mi · 1.3 hr · from $46/person

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 202694%0%0%
Dec 202694%0%0%
Jan 2027100%0%0%
Feb 2027100%0%0%
Mar 2027100%0%0%
Apr 2027100%0%0%
May 2027100%0%0%
The "Classic" National Park Tour
The "Classic" National Park Tour

31 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

37 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

37 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

37 mi · 1.8 hr · from $38/person

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

37 mi · 2 hr · from $22/person