RV Camping near Murphy, North Carolina

Rolling Meadows Family Campground

1 RV Site

Rolling Meadows Family Campground in Murphy, North Carolina, offers a water-and-electric back-in RV site alongside cabins and tent camping in the far western corner of the state, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 35 feet. A brand-new heated bathhouse, disc golf course, and laundry serve a Cherokee County property still finding its way onto the maps. The RV site is water-and-electric back-in, carrying 20, 30, and 50-amp service, sized to 35 feet, with a fire pit and picnic table. Plan around the hookups — water and electric rather than sewer, with a dump station on site — and note the 35-foot cap. Contact the campground for current availability of additional sites; the property is new and expanding. Cabins and tent camping round out the lodging. A dump station, portable toilets, and a new heated bathhouse and laundry handle the practical side. One navigation note the campground states plainly: the campground and its road are so new that many GPS applications do not have them yet. Try 195 Hampton Church Road — their radio station neighbor — and follow signs from there. A disc golf course, bocce ball, corn hole, and horseshoes fill the grounds, with boating nearby. Pets are welcome. Murphy sits at the far western tip of North Carolina where the state meets Georgia and Tennessee, surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest. The Hiwassee and Valley Rivers, Lake Hiwassee, the Tail of the Dragon, and Harrah's Cherokee Valley River are all close. Spring and fall foliage drive demand in the western mountains. Reserve ahead for October.

from $39/night

Foxfire of Murphy RV Park

18 RV Sites

Foxfire of Murphy RV Park in Murphy, North Carolina, offers 18 full-hookup RV sites with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted up to 110 feet — a remarkable length allowance for an 18-site boutique property. Premium creekside back-ins join premium full-hookup and pull-through categories in the far western corner of the state. Eighteen sites run in premium creekside back-in, premium full-hookup, and premium pull-through categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric on 30 and 50-amp, sized to 110 feet, with fire pits, picnic tables, and site WiFi. The creekside category is worth requesting. A general store, laundry, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side. With 18 sites, reserve rather than counting on availability. Pets are welcome. A creek runs the property with walking trails alongside, and a community fire pit and dog park fill the grounds. Birding and picnicking run from the site. The intimate scale and year-round operation make this a genuine home base rather than an overnight stop. Murphy is the Cherokee County seat and the westernmost city of any size in North Carolina, at the convergence of the Hiwassee and Valley Rivers near the Tennessee and Georgia lines. That tri-state position gives an outdoor variety few small Appalachian cities match: whitewater rafting, Fields of the Wood, fishing, swimming and boating, Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino, and extensive hiking, with mountains and a lake nearby. Summer and October foliage drive demand. Reserve well ahead.

from $55/night

Lucky Valley River RV Park

82 RV Sites

Lucky Valley River RV Park in Marble, NC, offers 82 full-hookup RV sites with 20, 30, and 50-amp service on finished concrete pads, with room for rigs up to 45 feet. Every site takes all three amp services, so there's no adapter guesswork. Paved roads run throughout and the pads are level and sized for extended stays as readily as weekends. A clubhouse, laundry, a bathhouse with showers, and a pet wash cover the practical side, with a dog park nearby. At 82 sites the park is large enough to absorb a holiday weekend without turning into a parking lot, which is the trade most parks this size get wrong. A saltwater pool anchors the grounds — genuinely uncommon at an RV park, and easier on skin and swimsuits than chlorine over a long stay. Marble sits in Cherokee County at the southern end of the Blue Ridge, between Murphy and the Valley River. Harrah's Valley River Resort is minutes away, with the Nantahala, Fontana Lake, and the Appalachian foothills in every direction. Rates for nightly, weekly, and monthly stays are on the booking page. Ask about extended-stay rates — the park is built for them.

from $55/night

Blue Ridge RV Resort

76 RV Sites

Blue Ridge RV Resort in Morganton, GA, offers 76 full-hookup RV sites with 30 and 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 100 feet. The categories are named for position on the property: creek side back-ins, inner circle back-ins, inner circle buddy back-ins, inner circle pull-thrus, and buddy pull-thrus for two rigs traveling together. All carry water, sewer, and electric. The resort is rated big rig friendly, and at 100 feet it takes the longest coaches — genuinely rare in the Georgia mountains. Laundry, a bathhouse with showers, a general store, propane fills, a clubhouse, and a recreation center cover the practical side. Pets are welcome, with a dog park and a playground. Creek frontage, corn hole, swimming, fishing, and dark mountain sky for stargazing fill the grounds, with a lake, a river, golf, and the mountains nearby. Morganton sits on Wright Mill Road in the Blue Ridge foothills of Fannin County, four miles from Lake Blue Ridge and within reach of the Toccoa River. Rates by site category are on the booking page. Buddy sites and creek side back-ins book first — mention if you're traveling with another rig.

Top of the World RV

5 RV Sites

Top of the World RV in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, offers full-hookup RV sites on upper and lower levels with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 45 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout, at the gateway to the Cherohala Skyway. Two practical notes before you book: AT&T is the only cell service on site, and there are no bathhouses. Back-in sites carry water, sewer, and electric on 20, 30, and 50-amp across upper-level and lower-level categories, sized to 45 feet, with fire pits, picnic tables, and site WiFi. The absence of bathhouses means this park suits self-contained rigs with their own facilities — worth knowing rather than discovering on arrival. Cell coverage is AT&T only, so guests on other carriers should plan around WiFi. Laundry, a dump station, firewood, and a community fire pit handle the practical side. Pets are welcome. On-site amenities stay minimal with corn hole on the grounds, and the setting does the work. The upper and lower level layout takes advantage of the terrain, and the views are the reason for the name. Tellico Plains sits in Monroe County at the southern terminus of the Cherohala Skyway on TN-165 — a 36-mile mountain drive that ranks among America's most celebrated scenic byways. The Hiwassee River's wild trout fishing and the Citico Creek Wilderness are close, giving the most concentrated southern Appalachian backcountry access available from any campground in the eastern Tennessee mountains. October foliage on the Skyway is the peak. Reserve well ahead.

from $50/night

Twice Is Nice

15 RV Sites

Twice Is Nice in Englewood, Tennessee, offers 15 full-hookup RV sites in McMinn County's southern hill country, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service, ADA-accessible sites, and rigs accepted to 70 feet. A single 20/30/50-amp full-hookup category means every guest gets the same spec, with themed cabins, walking trails, a pond, and sports courts. Fifteen sites carry water, sewer, and electric on 20, 30, and 50-amp with site WiFi, sized to 70 feet, with fire pits. One consistent category covering all three amperages means any rig plugs in without an adapter and there is no guesswork about what you booked. Seventy feet accommodates a long coach with a tow — genuinely generous for a park this size. Accessible sites are available. Themed cabins round out the lodging. Walking trails, a pond, and sports courts fill the grounds, with horseshoes and volleyball besides. A river is nearby. The amenity set is deliberately small-scale, which keeps rates accessible and suits a quiet retreat. Pets are welcome. Englewood sits in the river country between the Hiwassee and the Ocoee, which puts an unusual concentration of whitewater within a short drive. The Ocoee hosted the 1996 Olympic whitewater events and remains one of the most popular rafting rivers in the country, while the Hiwassee offers gentler floats. The Cherohala Skyway begins at Tellico Plains just east — 43 miles of high-elevation mountain road through the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests — and the Great Smokies are within reach. Summer rafting season and fall foliage drive the heaviest demand. Reserve ahead for June through October.

from $35/night

Great Outdoors RV Resort

54 RV Sites

Great Outdoors RV Resort in Franklin, North Carolina, offers 54 full-hookup back-in RV sites in Macon County's gem-rich valley, with 30 and 50-amp service, cable TV, and rigs accepted to 51 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout. Premium and standard categories join a pool, fitness center, recreation center, and on-site dining in the southern Blue Ridge. Fifty-four back-in sites run in standard and premium categories, both carrying water, sewer, and electric on 30 and 50-amp with cable TV and site WiFi, sized to 51 feet, with picnic tables. Two tiers keep booking straightforward. A general store, laundry, propane fills, dump station, restrooms, showers, firewood, and a pet washing station handle the practical side. One scheduling note: check-in runs 1pm to 5pm Eastern, and the resort cannot accommodate arrivals after 5pm because insurance requires all guests to be escorted to their site. An outdoor pool anchors the warm months, with a fitness center, recreation center, on-site dining, cabins, and a dog park filling the grounds. Hiking runs in every direction. Pets are welcome. Franklin has an international reputation for ruby, sapphire, and garnet mining — the corundum deposits in this valley have produced fine gem material for well over a century, and the mines welcome visitors. The Little Tennessee River runs through town, with the Appalachian Trail, Nantahala National Forest, and the Great Smokies all close. Summer and fall foliage drive the heaviest demand in the North Carolina mountains. Reserve well ahead for October, and plan your arrival to clear the 5pm check-in cutoff.

from $63/night

Black Bear Plantation

3 RV Sites, 5 Tent Sites

Discover tranquility at our secluded campground, nestled in the heart of nature in rural Tennessee. Our campground - is a certified wildlife habitat, where guests can enjoy diverse plants and wildlife right from their spacious campsite. - offers an immersive outdoor experience, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant wildlife. - is perfect for families, solo adventurers, and friends looking to escape the hustle and bustle. - features state of the art contactless check-in for your convenience As night falls, gather around a campfire, watch the stars, and let the peacefulness of nature rejuvenate your soul. Come stay with us and create unforgettable memories and reconnect with nature!

Fort Wilderness RV Park & Campground

27 RV Sites

Fort Wilderness RV Park and Campground in Whittier, North Carolina, offers 27 full-hookup RV sites across ten shaded acres just outside Cherokee, with 30 and 50-amp service, cable TV, and rigs accepted to 40 feet. Premium pull-through, small back-in, and amperage-specific pull-through categories join an outdoor pool, fitness center, game room, and lake. Twenty-seven sites span back-in, premium pull-thru, pull-thru 30/50-amp, pull-thru 30-amp, and small back-in categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric with cable TV and site WiFi, sized to 40 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. The small back-in category right-sizes for compact rigs rather than making them pay for space they cannot use; note the 40-foot cap before booking a larger coach. Cabins round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, dump station, restrooms, firewood, and RV storage handle the practical side. The pet fee is $2 per pet per day. An outdoor pool anchors the summer, with a fitness center, game room, arcade, pavilion, playground, dog park, lake, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, and fishing filling the rest. Planned activities run through the season, and a golf course is nearby. Directions from the junction of US-74 and US-441 at exit 74: north 1.6 miles on US-441 to Shoal Creek Road, then west a half mile on the right. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance at Cherokee is minutes away, with the Blue Ridge Parkway's southern terminus and Harrah's Cherokee close. Summer and fall foliage drive demand hard. Reserve well ahead for June through October.

from $48/night

Dillsboro RV River Park

Dillsboro RV River Park in Dillsboro, North Carolina, offers full-hookup RV sites directly on the Tuckasegee River, with mountain views, a general store, and a big-rig-friendly layout in Jackson County. Catch-and-release fishing runs straight from the sites in one of the finest trout rivers in western North Carolina. Full-hookup RV sites carry water, sewer, and electric on a layout sized for big coaches — worth noting in mountain terrain where long rigs often struggle to find a level pitch. A general store covers camp basics and firewood, restrooms and showers serve the sites, and WiFi reaches the campground. The riverside sites are the ones to request. Pets are welcome. The river is the whole proposition. The Tuckasegee's cold, clear mountain water sustains one of the region's best brown trout, rainbow trout, and smallmouth bass fisheries, and catch-and-release access runs directly from the sites rather than a drive away — guests fish before breakfast without moving the truck. Whitewater rafting and biking run from the property, with planned activities through the season and a golf course and wineries nearby. The mountain views from the campground are the other reason guests book. Dillsboro is the distinguishing part. The small Victorian-era downtown has been preserved as a craft gallery, pottery, and specialty shop destination — a genuine arts community with its own character, distinct from the larger tourism economies at Cherokee and Bryson City nearby. The river flows through the middle of it, and the Great Smoky Mountains region opens up from there. Directions arriving from Highway 19-23 Business from the Sylva area: follow Highway 19-23 (Haywood Road) through Dillsboro to the stoplight at the US-441 and Haywood Road intersection, then turn left onto Highway 441. Summer fishing and October foliage drive the heaviest demand in the Smokies. Reserve well ahead for fall color weekends.

from $65/night

Appalachian Springs Outdoor Resort

69 RV Sites

Appalachian Springs Outdoor Resort in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, offers 69 full-hookup RV sites with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 74 feet, near Dollywood in the heart of the Smoky Mountain corridor. Small and large basic and premium back-ins join pull-throughs, with an outdoor pool, clubhouse, and creek on the property. Sixty-nine sites span small basic back-in, small premium back-in, large basic back-in, large premium back-in, and pull-through categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric on 30 and 50-amp, sized to 74 feet, with fire pits, picnic tables, and site WiFi. Sizing sites by both rig length and premium tier is genuinely useful — you pay for the space you need rather than a flat category. Cabins round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, restrooms, and showers handle the practical side. An outdoor pool anchors the warm months, with a clubhouse, pavilion, walking trails, and dog park across the grounds and a creek running the property. The resort also serves as a wedding venue. Pets must be leashed or penned when outside your camper, and guests are asked to be considerate of neighbors. Pets are welcome. Pigeon Forge offers the most activity-dense day-trip range of any campground corridor in the eastern United States. Great Smoky Mountains National Park's trails, Dollywood's rides and festival programming, and the Parkway's entertainment and dining strip are all minutes away. Summer and October foliage drive the heaviest demand in one of the country's busiest tourist corridors. Reserve well ahead for both.

from $50/night

Camp Leconte Luxury Outdoor Resort

18 RV Sites, 5 Tent Sites, 7 Glamping Sites, 2 Treehouses, 3 Vintage RV Rentals

Camp LeConte Luxury Outdoor Resort in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, offers 21 RV sites, two treehouses, seven glamping sites, and five tent sites four miles from downtown, with 20, 30, and 50-amp full hookups, cable TV, and rigs accepted to 42 feet. Named retro campers — Glamping at Tiffany's, Miss Daisy, and The Ruby Slipper — join European safari tents in a curated lodging mix. Twenty-one sites carry water, sewer, and electric on 20, 30, and 50-amp in back-in and pull-through configurations, sized to 42 feet, with fire pits, picnic tables, BBQ pits, cable TV, and site WiFi. Note the 42-foot cap before booking a larger rig. The lodging is the distinguishing feature: two treehouses, seven glamping units including European safari tents, and the three named retro campers give guests genuinely unusual options in a corridor where most properties offer standard cabins. An outdoor pool and hot tub anchor the warm months, with a playground, pavilion, and ping pong on the grounds. The mountain setting and creek nearby round it out, with birding productive across the property. Pets are welcome. Gatlinburg's downtown Parkway is four miles away, with Great Smoky Mountains National Park access adjacent and the full Smoky Mountain entertainment and dining infrastructure within minutes. An amusement park and wine tasting are nearby. The resort has run since 2013 as a family-owned boutique property. Summer and October foliage drive the heaviest demand in one of the most visited tourist corridors in the country — reserve well ahead for both.

from $35/night