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Hurricane Creek Horse & Primitive Campground
Area Status: Open
This primitive camping area is located in the midst of a multitude of trails for hikers and horseback riders. A horse camp Is available with stalls. A vault toilet and fire rings are available. Access to horse trails is available directly from the horse camp. Big and small game hunting occurs in the surrounding area.
At a Glance
| Fees: | $6 per camping unit on a first come, first serve basis |
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| Open Season: | March 15 - January 1 |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | Horses are permitted only in the horse camp area and on trails. Fire are permitted only in fire rings. No camping within 50 feet of water. |
| Closest Towns: | Franklin |
| Water: | None |
| Restroom: | vault |
| Operated By: | MJK Enterprises Concessionaire. For more information contact Nantahala National Forest, Nantahala Ranger District, 90 Sloan Road, Franklin, NC 28734, (828)-524-6441 |
General Information
Directions: From Franklin, take US 64W for 9 miles, turn left on old US 64 and follow signs to Standing Indian Campground. Continue south on FS Rd 67 passed Standing Indian Campground for 2 miles. Gravel roadActivities
Dispersed Camping
River and Stream Fishing
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Horse Camping
Camping available with stalls.| No. of Sites | 5 |
| Fire Information | Permitted in fire rings |
| Corrals | Stalls |
| Loading Ramp | None |
| Water Availability | None |
| Hitching Rails | None |
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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