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 restores and on 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.

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 midpoint take-out and put-in. Wesser (downstream from Nantahala Outdoor Center) is a take-out landing and viewing area.

WESSER BALD OBSERVATION TOWER - The tower is located 1.4 miles north of Tellico Gap on the Appalachian Trail. A wooden platform has been built on the base of an old fire tower. There are spectacular scenic views from the platform. From Franklin take U.S. 64 west 3 miles. Turn right at the Wayah Bald directional sign. Take the first left on the Wayah Road (S.R. 1310). Follow S.R. 1310 across Wayah Gap, past Nantahala Lake and turn tight on Tellico Gap Road (S.R. 1365). Stay on the road for 4 miles and you will be in Tellico Gap. The Appalachian Trail will head north on your left toward the tower.