APPLETREE GROUP CAMP - Appletree Group Camp is available to groups of ten or more people by reservation only. It is located 24 miles west of Franklin on the Andres Road (S.R. 1401). There are four sites with restrooms and one shower facility. It is located on the Nantahala River and adjacent to several trails. Reservations may be made by calling the Wayah Ranger District at 828-524-6441.

CHEOAH POINT - This fee campground has 26 sites and is located on Santeetlah Lake. Boating, fishing, and picnicking facilities are also provided. Nearby, the Wauchecha Bald Trail provides a 7.3 mile hike to the Appalachian Trail. It is 6 miles north of Robbinsville on U.S. 129.

FEREBEE MEMORIAL RECREATIONAL AREA - Ferebee Memorial is in Nantahala Gorge on U.S. 19, 4 miles north of Topton. It has picnic tables with grills, toilets, and a launching area for canoes, rafts, and kayaks.

NANTAHALA GORGE - The Nantahala Gorge surrounds the Nantahala River. The Nantahala River is a popular whitewater river for rafting, canoeing, and kayaking. The river trip is 8.5 miles long. Whitewater is conditional on water release by the power company. Individuals can use their own boats. Many people use the services of commercial outfitters located in the gorge. The Nantahala River Launch Site for put-ins is located at the junction of U.S. 19 and S.R. 1310 at Beechertown. Ferebee Memorial (number 11) is a mid-point take-out and put-in. Wesser (downstream from Nantahala Outdoor Center) is a take-out landing and viewing area.

SNOWBIRD PICNIC AREA - This area is on Snowbird Creek. It also offers the opportunity to trout fish. Take U.S. 129 north of Robbinsville for 1.1 miles and turn left on S.R. 1116. Go 3.5 miles and turn right on S.R. 1127. The picnic area will be 1.3 miles.