Best camping near Franklin

37 campgrounds · 37 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Franklin, North Carolina — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 37 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Lost Mine Camp Ground
#1 Lost Mine Camp Ground Good
14.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 71°F
Lost Mine Campground is a scenic camping spot located in the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina. The campground offers awe-inspiring views of the surrounding mountains and…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 24 things to do within 15 mi
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Ralph Andrews County Park
#2 Ralph Andrews County Park Good
14.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 70°F
Ralph Andrews County Park is a popular camping area located in the state of North Carolina. This campground offers a variety of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
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Turkey Creek Campground
#3 Turkey Creek Campground Good
15.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 70°F
Turkey Creek Campground is located in the scenic Pisgah National Forest in western North Carolina. The campground boasts stunning views of the surrounding forest and mountains…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 29 things to do within 15 mi
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Blue Valley Camp
#4 Blue Valley Camp Good
16.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 69°F
The Blue Valley Camp camping area in North Carolina offers stunning mountain views, hiking trails, and nearby fishing and kayaking opportunities. The campground has 38 first-come…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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Ledbetter Creek Camp
#5 Ledbetter Creek Camp Good
16.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 71°F
Ledbetter Creek Campground is located in the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina. The campground offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and the nearby creek…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 29 things to do within 15 mi
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Tsali Recreation Area
#6 Tsali Recreation Area Good
17.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 70°F
Tsali Recreation Area is a serene camping area located in North Carolina, which boasts breathtaking views of Fontana Lake and the Nantahala National Forest. The surrounding area…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
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Sandy Bottoms Campground
#7 Sandy Bottoms Campground Good
17.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 70°F
Sandy Bottoms Campground is a popular camping area located in the state of Georgia. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience for…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 25 things to do within 15 mi
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Sandy Bottoms Rec. Area
#8 Sandy Bottoms Rec. Area Good
17.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 70°F
Sandy Bottoms Recreational Area is a picturesque camping destination located in the state of Georgia. Nestled amidst the natural beauty of the region, it offers a range of…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
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Tate Branch Campground
#9 Tate Branch Campground Good
18.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 70°F
Tate Branch Campground is located in north-central Georgia and offers guests a serene camping experience surrounded by beautiful views of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
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Fort Wilderness RV Park and Campground
#10 Fort Wilderness RV Park and Campground Good
18.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 69°F
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 78 things to do within 15 mi
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Tate Branch
#11 Tate Branch Good
18.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 70°F
The Tate Branch Camping Area is located in Georgia and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding natural beauty. Nearby points of interest include the Chattahoochee National…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
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Tsali Campground
#12 Tsali Campground Good
18.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 70°F
Tsali Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the Nantahala National Forest of North Carolina. The campground provides stunning views of the nearby Fontana Lake, and…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
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Tsali
#13 Tsali Good
18.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 70°F
Tsali Camping Area is a pristine camping spot located near Bryson City in North Carolina. The campground offers scenic and breathtaking views of the Great Smoky Mountains National…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
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Black Rock Mountain State Park
#14 Black Rock Mountain State Park Good
18.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 70°F
Summary: Black Rock Mountain State Park is a stunning camping area located in the state of Georgia. The campground offers a variety of amenities for campers, making it a popular…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
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Deep Creek - Great Smoky Mountains
#15 Deep Creek - Great Smoky Mountains Good
18.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 70°F
Deep Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina, is a fantastic camping area for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground offers basic amenities such as…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 54 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Franklin

The Franklin area has 37 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best camping near Franklin

How are these campgrounds ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

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