Appletree Group Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates April 1 through October 31. Reservations required by calling +1 (828) 524-6441.
Appalachian Ranger District Hurricane Helene Updated Closures
Our staff on the Appalachian Ranger District, in cooperation with partners and volunteers, have made great progress clearing debris and repairing damage from Hurricane Helene on the Pisgah National Forest.
Roan Mountain Fire Restrictions
Fire restrictions are now in effect for the Roan Mountain area of Appalachian Ranger District due to heightened fire danger caused by Hurricane Helene. The fire restriction is in effect on all National Forest System land from Hughes Gap to Doll Flats on the
Pisgah National Forest Driving Safety Alert
Please use caution as you travel in and around the Forest. We have a lot of heavy equipment and repair crews in the area working on roads damaged during Hurricane Helene. Up to 2,000 tons of gravel are being placed EVERY DAY on our Forest Service roads through the summer and fall.
Paint Rock Closure
Effective through May 1, 2035, certain National Forest System lands in the Paint Rock area, located on the Appalachian Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest and the Unaka Ranger District of Cherokee National Forest, will be closed to protect cultural resources.
Grandfather Ranger District Hurricane Helene Updated Closures
The following recreation sites and trails remain closed:McDowell County:
Appalachian Trail Detour- Iron Mountain Gap
The Iron Mountain Gap detour is now in place to route hikers around the final remaining 6 miles of closed section of the Appalachian Trail from about a mile south of the destroyed Cherry Gap Shelter to about a mile north of Iron Mountain Gap (approx. NOBO mile 360.6 to 365.9).
Kings Mountain Point Fishing Pier Closure
The fishing pier at Kings Mountain Point Day Use Area on the Uwharrie National Forest is closed till further notice due to storm damage. The Day Use area remains open and the three smaller accessible fishing platforms are available for public use.
Pisgah Camping Limitations
The following act is prohibited within 1000 feet of a road open to public vehicle travel on the Pisgah Ranger District in Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, and Transylvania Counties in North Carolina.
Max Patch Restrictions
Restrictions on camping, fires, animals, aircraft and bicycles in Max Patch area.
About
Appletree Group Campground is a dedicated group camping facility in the Nantahala National Forest, designed for organized groups seeking a secluded mountain experience. The campground offers four distinct sites: two smaller sites (A and D) accommodating up to 25 people each at $75 per night, and two larger sites (B and C) for up to 50 people each at $150 per night. Each site features its own covered picnic shelter, outdoor gathering area with fire ring and lantern posts, restroom building with flush toilets, water hydrant, designated parking area, and expansive grassy fields for tents and group activities. The campground provides a centralized shower house serving all sites. Access is controlled through a combination lock gate, ensuring privacy for reserved groups. More than 20 miles of interconnecting hiking trails wind through the surrounding forest, including access to the Bartram National Recreation Trail. The cold mountain streams near the campground support populations of rainbow, brown, and native brook trout. Nantahala Lake is located 10 minutes away, and the Nantahala River's whitewater rafting opportunities are easily accessible. The 61-mile Mountain Waters Scenic Byway passes near the campground, offering scenic drives through river gorges and past numerous waterfalls.
Directions
From Franklin, take U.S. 64 west for about 3 miles. Turn right at LBJ/Wayah signs and take first left beside Loafer's Glory Store onto Wayah Road (SR 1310), which goes over Wayah Gap and past Nantahala Lake. After passing Lake's End Store, take first left onto Junaluska Road (SR 1401), toward Andrews for about 2.5 miles to Appletree Group Campground.
Nearby Campgrounds
- NANTAHALA LAKE DISPERSED CAMPING SITE - LAKE ACCESS 4.1mi
- Winesprings Horse Camp 4.2mi
- Tsali Campground 13mi
- Standing Indian Campground 12mi
- Bristol Fields Horse Camp 12mi
- KIMSEY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND 13mi
- Cable Cove Campground 15mi
- Hurricane Creek Horse & Primitive Camp 15mi
- Jackrabbit Mountain 16mi
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $75 - $150 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (828) 524-6441 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Appletree TR19b |
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