National Forest
Nantahala NF - Lake Santeetlah Dispersed
Nantahala National Forest · Robbinsville, NC
Open year-round (per published schedule) · Verify current status with the operator before traveling
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10 Tent
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Managed by US Forest Service
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- Address:Robbinsville, NC
About
Approximately 10 free dispersed campsites along Pine Ridge Road near Lake Santeetlah. Lakeside setting in the Smoky Mountains with easy access from Robbinsville. Great base camp for exploring the Nantahala and Cherokee areas.
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Amenities
Fire Rings
Pet Policy
Pets allowed · Max 2 per site
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Individual Sites (10)
#1
Available
Site 1
Loop Main
Pricing varies — check with the operator Max 8 guests
CampsiteBackcountry
#10
Available
Site 10
Loop Main
Pricing varies — check with the operator Max 8 guests
CampsiteBackcountry
#2
Available
Site 2
Loop Main
Pricing varies — check with the operator Max 8 guests
CampsiteBackcountry
#3
Available
Site 3
Loop Main
Pricing varies — check with the operator Max 8 guests
CampsiteBackcountry
#4
Available
Site 4
Loop Main
Pricing varies — check with the operator Max 8 guests
CampsiteBackcountry
#5
Available
Site 5
Loop Main
Pricing varies — check with the operator Max 8 guests
CampsiteBackcountry
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