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Horse Cove

Robbinsville, NC

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  • Address:Robbinsville, NC
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The campground was closed due to a water system issue. There are 18 campsites near a mountain stream in the campground near the entrance to Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest. There are a few sites that are open year-round, but there is no water in the winter.

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Horse Cove

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Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest Loop Trail

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest Loop Trail

North Carolina

1.8 mi512 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Stratton Bald Loop Trail

Stratton Bald Loop Trail

North Carolina

10.4 mi4,006 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest to Tennessee State Line Trail

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest to Tennessee State Line Trail

North Carolina

10.0 mi3,458 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Naked Ground Trail

Naked Ground Trail

North Carolina

7.5 mi2,854 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Cherohala Skyway

Cherohala Skyway

North Carolina

41.2 mi9,183 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert
Haoe Lead Trail

Haoe Lead Trail

North Carolina

10.0 mi3,461 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult

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Hunting unit around this campground

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the North Carolina hunting page

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