Jackrabbit Mountain
Jackrabbit Mountain Campground offers scenic lakeside camping in the beautiful Nantahala National Forest of southwestern North Carolina. Campers can breathe the fresh air of the forest while enjoying numerous recreation activities, including hiking, picnicking, mountain biking, fishing and water sports at Jackrabbit Recreation Area. The campground contains three seperate camping loops; Loops A is open May - September, and Loop B and C is open May - October.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 70 |
| RV, no hookups | 22 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 100 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
92 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | A | RV | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 002 | A | RV | Back-in | 57 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 003 | A | Standard | Back-in | 37 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 004 | A | Standard | Back-in | 31 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 005 | A | RV | Back-in | 47 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 006 | A | Standard | Back-in | 31 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 007 | A | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 008 | A | Standard | Back-in | 32 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 009 | A | Standard | Back-in | 38 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 011 | A | Standard | Pull-through | 125 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 128 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Accessibility | Sites 028, 078 are listed accessible |
This large facility has three loops of well-kept campsites, some of which lie on the water's edge. Families can relax at the swimming beach (May - September), while anglers and boaters can use the boat ramp to access the water. The facility is also equipped with showers, flush toilets and picnic shelters.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From Hayesville, North Carolina, take U.S. Highway 64 east for 6.2 miles. Turn right onto State Route 175 and go 2.5 miles. Turn right onto State Road 1155, which turns into Forest Road 248. From Hiawassee, Georgia, take Georgia Route 75 north for about 3.5 miles, where it turns into North Carolina Route 175, and go an additional 1.5 miles.
| Nearest town | Hayesville, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35.0106° N, 83.7831° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Beach access fee is not included in camping reservation fee and will require on-site payment at fee collection station.
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Blairsville RV Sales ↗ | 8.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Mountain Crossings ↗ | 20.5 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 24.7 mi |
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Worth a stop
Local attractions include the Fires Creek recreation area and the Georgia Mountain State Fair, which occurs in late July each year.
- 0.8 miJackrabbit Mountain Beach ↗Swimming
- 10.6 miBeasley Knob Ohv ↗OHV / range
- 14.8 miDirty John Shooting Range ↗OHV / range
Trails nearby
- 0.4 miHigh Point1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miYotee'S Run1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miBurrell Cove1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miBurnt Tree Peninsula1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.8 miJackrabbit Mountain2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.9 miChurch Cove Connector0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, which overlaps National Forests in North Carolina.
- inChattahoochee-Oconee National Forests ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,796,317 acres
- inNational Forests in North Carolina ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,026,237 acres
- 6.7 miBrasstown Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 12,853 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Clay County CourthouseBuilding · Hayesville · 3.1 mi
- Towns County JailBuilding · Hiawassee · 4.7 mi
- John Covington Moore HouseBuilding · Tusquitee · 5.2 mi
Natural features
The campground is located on a peninsula on Lake Chatuge, a dammed lake on the Hiawassee River. The site sits in a mixed deciduous and pine forest at an elevation of 1,860 feet.
Recreation
Lake Chatuge has more than 130 miles of shoreline and plenty of water for recreation. Popular water activities include boating, jet skiing, swimming and fishing. Visitors who wish to stay on dry land can explore hiking, biking and shoreline fishing. Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area boasts several hiking trails, and the campground has paved roads for an easy afternoon of bicycling. Mountain bikers can get their wheels dusty on approximately 14 miles of bike-friendly trails.
Guidebooks for North Carolina
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- Great Day Hikes on North Carolina's Mountains-To-Sea TrailFriends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and Jim Grode, 2020Find at Bookshop.org
Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Jackrabbit Mountain?
Sites at Jackrabbit Mountain are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Jackrabbit Mountain?
Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Jackrabbit Mountain have?
92 sites, including 70 standard sites without power and 22 RV sites without hookups.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Jackrabbit Mountain?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Jackrabbit Mountain?
The facility is also equipped with showers, flush toilets and picnic shelters.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Jackrabbit Mountain?
Yes, pets are allowed at Jackrabbit Mountain. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Jackrabbit Mountain?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Jackrabbit Mountain?
Sites 028 and 078 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Jackrabbit Mountain?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Jackrabbit Mountain?
Lake Chatuge has more than 130 miles of shoreline and plenty of water for recreation. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Jackrabbit Mountain?
Hayesville, North Carolina. Local attractions include the Fires Creek recreation area and the Georgia Mountain State Fair, which occurs in late July each year.
Source: Getting there
What if Jackrabbit Mountain is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Tate Branch Campground (13.6 mi), Tallulah River Campground (14.7 mi, partly first-come), and Low Gap Campground (14.8 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby