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Frank Gross Campground

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundNantahala NFNorth Carolina⭐ 4.4 (46)
Frank Gross Campground
🟢 23 open windows as of Sep 18 — soonest Sun Sep 20–Wed Sep 23
Availability checked 7h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 8 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 7h ago.
📈 CampSage caught 10 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Frank Gross Campground in North Carolina has 23 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Sep 20–Wed Sep 23. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 Frank Gross #3 & Frank Gross #4 next to each othersites #3, #4, #7, #8
Tue Sep 22 – Thu Sep 242 nightsbook these dates →sites #6
Sat Sep 26 – Tue Sep 293 nightsbook these dates →opened 12h agosites #4, #8
Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #3
Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →opened 21h ago👥 3 in a row, Frank Gross #1–Frank Gross #3 next to each othersites #1, #2 Creek Site, #3, #6, #7
Sun Oct 4 – Wed Oct 73 nightsbook these dates →opened 12h ago👥 Frank Gross #7 & Frank Gross #8 next to each othersites #2 Creek Site, #4, #7, #8
Tue Oct 6 – Fri Oct 93 nightsbook these dates →opened 12h agosites #6
Wed Oct 7 – Fri Oct 92 nightsbook these dates →opened 12h agosites #1

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Frank Gross  #3 — Site 3
Site Frank Gross #3 · Site 3USFS
Campsite Frank Gross  #4 — Site 4
Site Frank Gross #4 · Site 4USFS
Campsite Frank Gross  #7 — Site 7
Site Frank Gross #7 · Site 7USFS
Campsite Frank Gross  #8 — Site 8
Site Frank Gross #8 · Site 8USFS
Campsite Frank Gross  #6 — Site 6
Site Frank Gross #6 · Site 6USFS
Campsite Frank Gross  #1 — Site 1
Site Frank Gross #1 · Site 1USFS
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 23.2 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Georgia Power23.2 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger24.7 midirections →
🔌 ChargePoint11.5 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 27 openings at Frank Gross Campground over the last 30 days, on 20 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 26 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $8/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆45 ratings
5★26
4★14
3★2
2★2
1★1
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile0.3/4
Verizon0.3/4
AT&T0.0/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Frank Gross Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Frank Gross Campground?

Frank Gross Campground in North Carolina takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Frank Gross Campground?

Campsite fees at Frank Gross Campground run about $8/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Frank Gross Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Frank Gross Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Frank Gross Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 27 openings at Frank Gross Campground over the last 30 days, on 20 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 26 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Frank Gross Campground a good campground?

Frank Gross Campground holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 46 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Frank Gross Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Frank Gross Campground, T-Mobile rates highest at 0.3 out of 5 from 6 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Frank Gross Campground located?

Frank Gross Campground is located in Nantahala NF, North Carolina. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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