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Public LandU.S. Forest Service

Rattler Ford Campground

Lake Santeetlah, North Carolina · 2,178 ftIn National Forests in North Carolina

Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source

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Elevation
2,178 ft664 m
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Land
Nantahala National Forest

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About

Rattler Ford has four units that accommodate 25 people per unit. Showers, horseshoe pits, and a volleyball court are available. A trout stream and hiking trails are nearby.

From Overture Maps Foundation — Places and Recreation.gov · Edit

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Cell service at Rattler Ford Campground: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedSunny82°60°
  • ThuSunny, 5% chance of rain82°58°
  • FriMostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers, 35% chance of rain74°38°
  • SatSunny, 1% chance of rain59°37°
  • SunSunny64°40°

Nearby camping

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Dispersed · 1.4 mi · Lake Santeetlah

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Dispersed · 1.4 mi · Lake Santeetlah

Santeetlah Creek Campsites

Santeetlah Creek Campsites

Public Land · 1.6 mi · Lake Santeetlah

4 OpenStreetMap entries in Lake Santeetlah share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

35.35778, -83.91670
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Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Lake Santeetlah
Park
National Forests in North Carolina

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