Rattler Ford Group Campground
Lake Santeetlah, North Carolina · 2,077 ft · In National Forests in North Carolina
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 2,077 ft (633 m)2,077 ft633 m
Sites4
Rattler Ford Group Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Rattler Ford Group Campground sits near the swift-moving Santeetlah Creek in the Nantahala National Forest. Groups of up to 25 guests can enjoy the creek, which is popular for fly fishing, as well as nearby Lake Santeetlah, which provides countless water sports and activities. Recreation
The campground is located about 2.5 miles from the Avey Branch boat ramp at Lake Santeetlah, which provides visitors access to all types of water-related activities, including fishing, boating, and canoeing. Horseshoe pits and volleyball courts are available within the campground. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of hiking trails and scenic drives in the area.Facilities
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Cell service
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Cell service at Rattler Ford Group 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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Rattler Ford Campground
Public Land · 0.2 mi · Lake Santeetlah
Horse Cove Campground
Public Land · 0.4 mi · Lake Santeetlah
Camp site
Dispersed · 1.6 mi · Lake Santeetlah
3 more within 25 mi
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.
- 1.6 mi
Camp site
Lake Santeetlah, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 1.6 mi
Camp site
Lake Santeetlah, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 1.6 mi
Camp site
Lake Santeetlah, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 1.9 mi
Camp site
Lake Santeetlah, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 2.8 mi
Camp site
Lake Santeetlah, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 4.6 mi
Camp site
Lake Santeetlah, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
Location and contact
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