Jackrabbit Mountain
Campground · North Carolina · 92 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
- 92
- Bookable sites
- 128 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 2
- Accessible sites
- 1,920 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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.
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. Beach access fee is not included in camping reservation fee and will require on-site payment at fee collection station. 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.Facilities
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.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.Nearby Attractions
Local attractions include the Fires Creek recreation area and the Georgia Mountain State Fair, which occurs in late July each year.Charges & Cancellations
Changes and cancellations must be made through Recreation.gov not the HOST!!
The facts
- 92 bookable sites
- 2 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 128 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: A, B, C
Site types
- 70 Standard Nonelectric
- 22 RV Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
92 campsites at Jackrabbit Mountain
Check-in 4:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | A | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 66 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | A | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 57 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 37 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 31 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005 | A | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 47 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 006 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 31 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 32 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 009 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 38 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 125 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 012 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 44 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 013 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 38 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 015 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 54 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 017 | A | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 018 | A | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 019 | A | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 020 | A | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 021 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 33 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 022 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 34 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 023 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 31 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 024 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 025 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 026 | A | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 027 | A | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 100 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 028 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 51 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 029 | A | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 128 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 031 | A | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 56 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 032 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 033 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 80 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 034 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 80 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 035 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 34 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 036 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 42 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 037 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 38 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 038 | A | Rv Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 039 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 29 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 041 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 53 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 042 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 43 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 043 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 44 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 044 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 75 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 045 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 36 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 046 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 31 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 047 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 048 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 22 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 050 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 052 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 33 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 053 | B | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 32 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 054 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 055 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 36 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 056 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 27 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 057 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 56 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 058 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 059 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 060 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 32 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 061 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 62 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 062 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 47 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 064 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 52 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 065 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 34 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 066 | B | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 43 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 067 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 34 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 068 | B | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 37 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 069 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 34 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 070 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 34 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 071 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 46 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 072 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 24 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 073 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 074 | B | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 66 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 075 | B | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 64 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 076 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 36 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 077 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 33 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 078 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 36 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 079 | B | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 34 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 080 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 081 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 24 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 082 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 083 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 24 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 084 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 085 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 086 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 51 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 087 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 36 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 088 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 089 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 32 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 090 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 44 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 091 | C | Rv Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 22 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 092 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 32 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 093 | C | Rv Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 094 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 32 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 095 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 41 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 096 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 54 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 097 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 68 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 098 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 31 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 099 | C | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 31 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 100 | C | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 80 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
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.
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.
35.01065, -83.78306 · 35°0'38.3"N 83°46'59.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 84°F in Jul, down to 49°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 49 | 54 | 60 | 69 | 75 | 81 | 84 | 84 | 79 | 70 | 60 | 52 |
| Low °F | 24 | 27 | 33 | 40 | 51 | 59 | 62 | 61 | 55 | 43 | 32 | 28 |
| Precip in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Jackrabbit Mountain
- Can you reserve a site at Jackrabbit Mountain?
- Yes, Jackrabbit Mountain is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Jackrabbit Mountain have?
- 92 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Jackrabbit Mountain?
- 128 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Jackrabbit Mountain?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Jackrabbit Mountain.
- Are campfires allowed at Jackrabbit Mountain?
- Campfires are allowed at Jackrabbit Mountain. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Jackrabbit Mountain
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- Jackrabbit Mountain Beach 0.8 mi · Activity pass
- Sandy Bottoms Campground 13.2 mi · Campground
- Kimsey Creek Group Campground 14.8 mi · Campground
- Wildcat Creek Campground #2 Upper 15.2 mi · Facility
- Nantahala National Forest 15.4 mi · Facility
- Blue Ridge Ranger District 15.4 mi · Facility
- Wildcat Creek Road Corridor 15.7 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 828-837-5152
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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