Rattler Ford Group Campground, Robbinsville, NC

Rattler Ford Group Campground is located in the Cheoah Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (1 hr 51 min south of Knoxville, TN) with an elevation of 2,076 feet. There are a total of 4 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the end of October. Max equipment length is 30 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. There is a fee of $75.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.

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Campsite Reviews (24)

4.5 out of 5

5 star		67%
4 star		25%
3 star		4%
2 star		4%
1 star		0%

@OlesyaK0984A79 · Camped on Jun 30, 2024 at Campsite #4

4 Beautiful serine group sites on the river, where we could fish and swim in the swimming hole. Has volleyball net and huge open green field in-between the sites. Campground is just 6-7 minutes away from the closest boat ramp on lake and about 23 minutes from the Cheoah Point Beach. About 2 minutes away is Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest with nice hike trail. If you go left on the Santeetlah Rd about 12 minutes all the way to the end of the road, you will get to the Maple Springs Observation Deck which offers breathtaking views, especially beatiful sunrises. If you like hikes that end with a beautiful waterfall that you can swim in, Yellow Creek Falls is definitely a place to visit! There are a lot of places to visit in the area, like Marie's Lavander Farm, Swinging Bridge on Cheoah River and others. This area is totally worth of exploring.Love this place as it offers peace and unity with nature. No cell service (phone, texts, internet). Bathrooms are pretty nice, if your group is neat and take care of the place. All 4 sites share one bathroom building, which is split in 2 sides, left is MEN and right -WOMEN. Bring your own soap (We get big bottles for each bathroom. Also, bring extra toilet paper. Bathrooms are attended by cleaning people about 2 times a week and if you have a large group, would be a good idea to have couple rolls to last if you run out before they come.

@SabrinaS862420 · Camped on Apr 28, 2024 at Campsite #4

Rattler Ford is a great camping site! The amenities are wonderful. The area is quiet and clean. Its a good place to trout fish.

@JerryL41052529 · Camped on Jul 27, 2023 at Campsite #4

Very helpful host, group campground very nice and secluded, near boating, hiking, Fontana Village, Tapaco Lodge, and the skyway. Only complaint is the not very nice restrooms and the shower water is uncomfortably hot.

@BethanM943E61B · Camped on Jul 14, 2023 at Campsite #3

Awesome campground! Helpful host. Our site was the perfect size for our group and so close to Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest.

@KristinaC11514 · Camped on Jun 14, 2023 at Campsite #1

Scott, the camp host, was terrific! Lake Santeetlah and the beach were wonderful. Very relaxing.

@CristyS3760556 · Camped on Sep 13, 2022 at Campsite #1

This campground was expensive for what it offered. I reserved Campsite 1 and the path from one of the parking spots went straight into a wet ditch. You couldn’t park right next to the campsite so you had to carry your gear in and out. I ended up just sleeping in my SUV and leaving in the morning. There was only one shower and I’m not even sure it had hot water. I couldn’t find anywhere to fill up my water jug either. Word of advice; North Carolina campgrounds are far superior.

@MollyM5516131 · Camped on Aug 12, 2022 at Campsite #3

Awesome campground however the bathrooms needed attention the whole time we were there. Beautiful creek side camping.

@RickC6666798 · Camped on May 9, 2022 at Campsite #4

30 years here great memories

@SarahD2854125 · Camped on Oct 23, 2021 at Campsite #1

Beautiful campground, right next to Joyce Kilmer trail. (I would drive to the TH—it is close but can be dangerous walking.) There are spigots for drinking water and the bathhouses are clean. Sites 2, 3, and 4 are on the river; site 1 is not but you can still hear it and walk to it. Two things I would have done differently: download hiking maps before going—absolutely no cell service. Pack your own beer/wine—the ingles in robbinsville is convenient for grabbing camp food on the way in but it’s a dry county! Overall a wonderful trip—definitely will return!

@SarahD315 · Camped on Oct 23, 2021 at Campsite #1

@ParkerS1185459 · Camped on Sep 17, 2021 at Campsite #3

This place has it all, open spaces, privacy, water feature (fresh creek), hiking, views close by. Bathrooms and shower.

@ParkerS871 · Camped on Sep 17, 2021 at Campsite #3

This place has it all, open spaces, privacy, water feature (fresh creek), hiking, views close by. Bathrooms and shower.

@AnaB248 · Camped on Aug 9, 2021 at Campsite #1

Bathrooms are in dire need of painting. The shower is totally unacceptable... gross. After the crew cleaned, they left a little tiny amount of soap at the sink, we are in a pandemic!! The days before the crew there was no soap, I waited till they cleaned the bathroom, so they just put not even an inch of soap in a small store bought container.

@AnaB6226928 · Camped on Aug 9, 2021 at Campsite #1

@MaryF8191441 · Camped on May 19, 2021 at Campsite #3

Hadn't visited since summer of 2018 so we loved seeing all the improvements! The 5 teens in our group LOVED using the new beach volleyball court and kicking a ball around on the freshly mowed grassy field. The new rot-proof picnic tables and new fire rings are great improvements. Washrooms were clean and campsites were all in great condition. We enjoyed the sounds of the creek night and day. We actually didn't leave the campground but chose to play in the creek, play games and lounge in our hammocks. In other years though, we've loved going to the trails at Joyce Kilmer Forest that are just down the road from Rattler Ford.

@MaryF510 · Camped on May 19, 2021 at Campsite #3

@YamianP654 · Camped on Sep 25, 2020 at Campsite #1

This spot is one of our favorites in the Smoky Mountains. The campground hosts were also incredibly friendly and welcoming.

@YamianP5564237 · Camped on Sep 25, 2020 at Campsite #1

This spot is one of our favorites in the Smoky Mountains. The campground hosts were also incredibly friendly and welcoming.

@JessM4454440 · Camped on Sep 12, 2020 at Campsite #1

My friends and I had a great time here! GPS location was accurate, plenty big for my group of 8, and bathrooms were functioning. The loss of one star was for the lack of response from recreation.gov/the ranger station when trying multiple times to contact and it is listed at riverfront, when you have to walk a little ways down there. Other than that— we had a great time and would love to be back.

@JessM590 · Camped on Sep 12, 2020 at Campsite #1

@LondaB521 · Camped on Oct 10, 2019 at Campsite #1

My 5th grade class and I camp here each year. There is plenty of room for game playing in the field, a volley ball court with sand, clean but small restroom with one shower, and very close to the Joyce Kilmer Forest for a great hike.

@LondaB5393620 · Camped on Oct 10, 2019 at Campsite #1

@CherylG556 · Camped on Aug 1, 2019 at Campsite #4

Females Bathroom needs an overhaul...paint peeling, private stalls are not private , shower stall has clear undersized shower curtain . Most of camp areas are mud piles....picnic tables are pathetic..... 70 bucks a night can stay at air BNB. We love the outdoors and love to camp...needs help....

@MelissaL623 · Camped on Jul 26, 2019 at Campsite #4

Really nice campsite right next to creek. It has a great fire pit, steps down to the creek, ample parking, plenty of space for tents, and nice tables.

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