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Jackrabbit Mountain
Public LandPets allowedBig rigs OK

Jackrabbit Mountain

Hayesville, North Carolina · 1,919 ftIn National Forests in North Carolina

At a glance

5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$20–$40recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
92From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
1,919 ft585 m
Season
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Cell signal
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Loops3

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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.

Amenities

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  • ADA accessible
  • Campfires allowed

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About

Overview

Jackrabbit Mountain Campground offers scenic lakeside camping in the beautiful Nantahala National Forest of southwestern North Carolina. Campers can breathe the fresh air of the forest while enjoying numerous recreation activities, including hiking, picnicking, mountain biking, fishing and water sports at Jackrabbit Recreation Area. The campground contains three seperate camping loops; Loops A is open May - September, and Loop B and C is open May - October.

Recreation

Lake Chatuge has more than 130 miles of shoreline and plenty of water for recreation. Popular water activities include boating, jet skiing, swimming and fishing. Beach access fee is not included in camping reservation fee and will require on-site payment at fee collection station. Visitors who wish to stay on dry land can explore hiking, biking and shoreline fishing. Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area boasts several hiking trails, and the campground has paved roads for an easy afternoon of bicycling. Mountain bikers can get their wheels dusty on approximately 14 miles of bike-friendly trails.Facilities

From Recreation.gov and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit

Cell service

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  • AT&T5G · 4G LTE
  • T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE

Cell service at Jackrabbit Mountain: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • TueAreas Of Fog then Sunny81°57°
  • WedSunny84°60°
  • ThuSunny, 5% chance of rain84°61°
  • FriSunny, 3% chance of rain80°44°
  • SatSunny, 3% chance of rain67°40°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

35.01065, -83.78306
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Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Hayesville
Park
National Forests in North Carolina

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