category : Parks
The Nantahala National Forest encompasses more than a half-million acres of pristine woodlands. Elevations from a high of 5,800 feet to a low of 1,200 feet. The NNF is the largest of the four national forests in North Carolina. Enjoy family camping, primitive camping, group camping, motor boating, bridle trails, fishing, nature/hiking trails, picnic areas and swimming.

Address:
90 Sloan Road

Phone: (828)524-6441

Our Email: tseyden@fs.fed.us
Our Website:www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc

Come visit us in Franklin, North Carolina

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Sheffield Mine

As seen on the Travel Channel! We're right in the heart of gem mining country, minutes from Franklin. Our mine is great fun for families ... and sometimes profitable as well. Search for native ruby and sapphire. We also have enriched dirt for kids!

Franklin, NC Pioneer History

Watauga Creek Home Furnishings

Unique western, southwestern and cabin furniture/accessories. Visit our retail location 2.5 miles south of Franklin on U.S. Hwy. 441. (Minor upholstry)

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Taylor's Mountainside A-Frame

Private home, Sleeps 7 adults comfortably, more than fully stocked kitchen, all linens, huge front deck, grill, picnic table, porch swing, nestled in the middle of our 3 lots for privacy; cots in closet for "extra" children, bedding if needed. 2 bedrooms, plus bonus sleeping loft and 2

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Ray & Sandy's Log Retreat

Beautiful log cabin. Sleeps 10 featuring 2

Franklin, NC Businesses

High Country Haven

Franklin, NC Businesses

LASR.net Homepage

Nantahala National Forest

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Sheffield Mine

Watauga Creek Home Furnishings

Taylor's Mountainside A-Frame

Ray & Sandy's Log Retreat

High Country Haven

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Parker's Drug Snack Bar

Chimney Rock Park

Howard Knob Park

Martin Luther King Jr. Park

Lake James State Park