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Recreation Region: Nantahala Ranger District

Ammons Branch Campground

Dispersed camping along Bull Pen Road. Four dispersed sites are available with picnic tables and lantern hangers. A pit toilet is available. Please pack in and pack out.

General Information

Nantahala Ranger District
90 Sloan Road
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-6441

year round

Primitive camping. Pack in, pack out.

No fee

Nantahala RD

Address: 90 Sloan Road Franklin, NC 28734
Phone: (828) 524-6441
Hours: (Mon - Fri) 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.nantahalard@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 35.02198941

Longitude: -83.14556484

Directions

From Highlands, NC, follow Main Street east out of town about 4.5 miles through Horse Cove road. When pavement ends, bear right on Bull Pen Road and travel approximately 1.5 miles.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 8th, 2025