Jackrabbit Mountain
National Forests in North Carolina — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: HAYESVILLE, NC, NC
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$40 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (418 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Jackrabbit Mountain offers scenic lakeside camping in Nantahala National Forest with a boat launch and lake access right at campsites. Reviewers consistently praise the clean facilities, affordable $20/night rate, and excellent water recreation opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Small-footed Myotis, Northern Short-tailed Shrew, Great Horned Owl, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Purple Finch, Turkey Vulture, Eastern Fence Lizard, Eastern Ratsnake, and Red Cornsnake documented in area.
Insider tips for Jackrabbit Mountain: Boat ramp is approximately one minute walk from campsites Pack your own hand soap and paper towels as bathhouse does not provide them Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Skip Jackrabbit Mountain if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You plan to camp outside May through October seasonal window.
Best time to visit Jackrabbit Mountain: May through October — Full campground operation; Loop A open May-September, Loops B and C open May-October. Late October — Reviewer reported campground at approximately 50% capacity on a weekend, offering quieter conditions.
Nearby campgrounds: Tate Branch Campground (Clayton, Ga) (Lakemont, GA), Tallulah River Campground (Lakemont, GA), Standing Indian Campground (FRANKLIN, NC), Upper Chattahoochee River Campground (Lakemont, GA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Jackrabbit Mountain
Cell signal at Jackrabbit Mountain (HAYESVILLE, NC): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBoat ramp is approximately one minute walk from campsites
Pack your own hand soap and paper towels as bathhouse does not provide them
Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Full campground operation; Loop A open May-September, Loops B and C open May-October
Reviewer reported campground at approximately 50% capacity on a weekend, offering quieter conditions
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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. Turn left onto State Road 1155, which turns into Forest Service Road 248.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — National Forests in North Carolina fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at National Forests in North Carolina before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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