Franklin Mountains
35°07'29.4"N 83°32'22.5"W
Closest City - Franklin, NC - 5 miles
Atlanta, GA Distance - 120 miles
Camping - Plenty
 Franklin Overlook |  Poplar Tree |  Buck Creek |
|---|---|---|
 Poplar Tree |  Buck Creek |  Ruby Mine |
 Franklin Overlook |  Winding Stair Gap |
The Franklin Mountains have many great attractions and plenty of camping! Coordinates to locations in pictures above others listed below. Views, Waterfalls, Rivers and Rubys!
Will My Adventure Machine Make It?
Yes! You will be off and on Highway 64 And Forest Service Roads.
Where Do We Camp?
Free Campsites can be found along some of the Forest Service Roads as well as sites with fees and accomodations at Standing Indian Campground.
Highlights
- Franklin Overlook
35°07'29.4"N 83°32'22.5"W
- Winding Stair Gap
35°07'29.4"N 83°32'22.5"W
- Standing Indian Campground
35.0761° N, 83.5286° W
- Hollow Poplar Tree Trail Head
(Hint: go down the mountain)
35°05'38.4"N 83°31'21.4"W
- Bucks Creek Camping
35.092017, -83.622483
- Ruby Mine Trail Head
35°04'48.2"N, 83°37'40.5"W
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Gear Up!
Gas Station - 1 mile
Grocery Store - 2 miles