Rattler Ford Group Campground
Rattler Ford Group Campground
Rattler Ford Group Campground offers four group sites (up to 25 people each) along Santeetlah Creek in Nantahala National Forest, featuring hot showers, flush toilets, picnic tables, and recreational amenities like horseshoe pits and volleyball courts.
The location provides excellent access for fly fishing on the creek and serves as a base for exploring nearby Lake Santeetlah (2. 5 miles via boat ramp) and the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness.
Open April 15–October 31; reservations required at $75/night per site through Recreation. gov.
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