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Franklin Mountains

35°07'29.4"N 83°32'22.5"W

Closest City - Franklin, NC -  5 miles

Atlanta, GA Distance - 120 miles

Camping - Plenty

 

The Franklin Mountains have many great attractions and plenty of camping!  Coordinates to locations in pictures above others listed below. Views, Waterfalls, Rivers and Rubys!

 

Will My Adventure Machine Make It?

Yes! You will be off and on Highway 64 And Forest Service Roads.

 

Where Do We Camp?

Free Campsites can be found along some of the Forest Service Roads as well as sites with fees and accomodations at Standing Indian Campground.

Highlights

- Franklin Overlook

35°07'29.4"N 83°32'22.5"W

- Winding Stair Gap

35°07'29.4"N 83°32'22.5"W

- Standing Indian Campground

 35.0761° N, 83.5286° W

- Hollow Poplar Tree Trail Head

(Hint: go down the mountain)

35°05'38.4"N 83°31'21.4"W

- Bucks Creek Camping 

35.092017, -83.622483

- Ruby Mine Trail Head

35°04'48.2"N, 83°37'40.5"W

Gear Up!

Gas Station - 1 mile

Grocery Store - 2 miles

 

 

Closest Adventures

North - Wayah Bald

NOC

South  - Trey Mountain

Bell Mountain

East - Highlands Falls

Tallulah Gorge

West - Fires Creek

North River

 

Cost

Possible fees at Standing Indian Campgrounds

 

 

For more info and guidance to help plan your next adventure, email mtnjeeps224@gmail.com

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