Tent camping in gods country

[vikvalk]

Looking for a campground centrally located to all the great roads in the area. (dragon-moonshiner-devels triangle and brp. Coming up for the mermorial ride and staying in the area the following week. Looking for a base camp perferablly on lake,river or stream. someone recomended the simple life campground in robbinsville that would work just looking for other ideas. Also never rode anywhere in the area, so those sugestions are also welcome.    Thanks and see you in Corbin.

[Dagwood]

I based at Elkmont Campground just south of Gatlinburg in 2008.

http://www.recreation.gov/camping/Elkmont_Campground/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70968&topTabIndex=Search

Trip Report

http://www.tealnet.net/mcr2008.html

[Texas Jimbo]

I really enjoyed the Iron Horse Lodge. 

http://www.ironhorsenc.com/

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http://www.hillbillycampground.com/

[Grumpy]

If you are to primitive, my son and I have camped here several times. Cable Cove camp ground, It is on 28 just a couple miles from the Dragon. Last time there was 7$ a night.

http://www.hikercentral.com/campgrounds/117188.html

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Some hiking friends of mine say Turkey Creek is the best in the area.

http://www.turkey-creek.com/

They also say the showers have really good pressure and BIG shower heads.

This is south of Deals Gap on Hwy 28 just north of Hwy 74. The road form Anrews NC to Bryson City NC.

In the middle of some great riding.

Once you make a campsite choice let us know so we can suggest roads to ride.

[Hoovey]

I've stayed here a few times. Your about an hour from the gap.But there's lots of great roads in the area of the campground.
http://www.blueridgemotorcyclecamp.com/

[Mr Whiskey]

Not sure exactly what you're lookin' for. Elkmont has no hot water, but it does have some great spots on the creek.
I hear great things about Ironhorse. We plan to check it out this year. It's in a beautiful valley.
There's always............. http://www.dealsgap.com/motel.htm
They have campsites as well as the motel. This puts you right on the Dragon!
You can sit here for hours jus' lookin' at hundreds of bikes.
Holla, we'll go ride.
Peace, Whiskey.

[vikvalk]

Not really sure exactly what im looking for
either, we are virgin campers but hot showers and laundry are mandatory. I will check out the iron horse   
         Thanks

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This route will take you on some of the best roads.

TL South on to Hwy 28
TR Hwy 19/74 through the Nantahala Gorge
TL Wayah Bald Rd
TR Hwy 64
TL Hwy 175
TL Hwy 76
TR Hwy 197
TL Burton Dam Rd becomes Seed Lake Rd becomes Lake Rabun Rd
TL Old GA 411
Stop sign in Tiger TL
TR Burton Dam Rd
TL Hwy 197
TR Hwy 356
TR Hwy 17
Immediately TL Alt 75
TR Hwy 348
TL Hwy 180
TL Hwy 19/129
TR Hwy 180
TR Hwy 60 to McCaysville
Hwy 68 north to Tellico Plains
Hwy 165 / 143  Cherohala Skyway to Robbinsville

Option 2

TL South on to Hwy 28 to Franklin
TL Hwy Bus 441 / 28
Cross 441 becomes 64 / 28 to Highlands
TL Hwy 64 to Cashiers, Sapphire
TL Hwy 215 north to BRP south towards Cherokee
Balsam Gap south on Hwy 23 towards Dillsboro
Hwy 441 / 23 to Bryson City
TR Hwy 19 to
TR Hwy 28 north to Iron Horse

Option 3

North on Hwy 28 to Deals Gap.
Stop at Moonshiner store on left for T-shirt, sticker etc.
Stop at DealsGap store for more
North on Hwy 129 thru Deals Gap. Stop at the overlook.
North on 129
TL Hwy 72
TL Hwy 411 to Vonore. BP gas station on left
TL Hwy 360 to Tellico Plains.
TR Exxon gas station with miserable owners
TR out of Exxon East on Hwy 165 / 143 Cherohala Skyway to Robbinsville
TR Hwy 129
TL Hwy 143
TR Hwy 28 to Iron Horse

[billyboy]

   10-4 on Iron Horse  Stayed there last summer for almost a week on the
   way to Inzane. Great people, great food on a small creek, always something going on
    and right in the middle of some great rides. You can't go wrong.