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Jackrabbit Mountain

National Forests in North Carolina

🏕️ CampgroundGreat Smoky Mtns / Bryson CityNorth Carolina⭐ 4.5 (494)
Jackrabbit Mountain
🟢 27 open windows as of Oct 6 — soonest Tue Oct 6–Fri Oct 9
3 of the last 47 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 6h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 92 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 2d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Jackrabbit Mountain in North Carolina has 27 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Oct 6–Fri Oct 9. 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
Tue Oct 6 – Fri Oct 93 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, C #098–C #100 next to each othersites C #083, #098, #099, #100
Tue Oct 6 – Thu Oct 82 nightsbook these dates →sites A #035
Wed Oct 7 – Fri Oct 92 nightsbook these dates →sites A #019, B #064
Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites A #020, B #079, C #097
Sat Oct 10 – Tue Oct 133 nightsbook these dates →opened 19h agosites A #002
Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, A #003–A #008 next to each othersites A #003, #004, #005, #006, #007, #008, #011, #018, #021, #023, #024, #025, #026, #028, #032, #033, #034, #035, #037, #038, #039, B #057, #059, #065, #067, #069, #076, #077, C #084, #086, #093, #099
Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, B #071–B #074 next to each othersites A #017, #027, #031, #036, B #041, #043, #058, #060, #061, #071, #072, #073, #074, #078, C #080, #081, #082, #087, #088, #095, #096
Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, C #089–C #091 next to each othersites B #053, #068, C #089, #090, #091, #094, #098

📷 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 C #083 — Jackrabbit Campground Site 83_1
Site C #083 · Jackrabbit Campground Site 83_1n/a
Campsite C #083 — Jackrabbit Campground Site 83
Site C #083 · Jackrabbit Campground Site 83n/a
Campsite C #098 — Jackrabbit Campground Site 98
Site C #098 · Jackrabbit Campground Site 98n/a
Campsite C #098 — Jackrabbit Campground Site 98_1
Site C #098 · Jackrabbit Campground Site 98_1n/a
Campsite C #099 — Jackrabbit Campground Site 99
Site C #099 · Jackrabbit Campground Site 99n/a
Campsite C #099 — Jackrabbit Campground Site 99
Site C #099 · Jackrabbit Campground Site 99n/a
Campsite C #100 — Jackrabbit Campground Site 100
Site C #100 · Jackrabbit Campground Site 100n/a
Campsite C #100 — Jackrabbit Campground Site 100_1
Site C #100 · Jackrabbit Campground Site 100_1n/a
Campsite A #035 — Jackrabbit Campground Site 35
Site A #035 · Jackrabbit Campground Site 35n/a
Campsite A #035 — Jackrabbit Campground Site 35_1
Site A #035 · Jackrabbit Campground Site 35_1n/a
Campsite A #019 — JACKRABBIT CAMPGROUND SITE 19
Site A #019 · JACKRABBIT CAMPGROUND SITE 19N/A
Campsite A #019 — JACKRABBIT CAMPGROUND SITE 19
Site A #019 · JACKRABBIT CAMPGROUND SITE 19N/A
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 22.4 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger22.4 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger24.5 midirections →
🔌 ChargePoint13.9 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 April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 29 openings at Jackrabbit Mountain over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays 4–26 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

💵 $20–$40/nightRv NonelectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆494 ratings
5★333
4★103
3★40
2★8
1★10
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.1/4
T-Mobile2.8/4
AT&T2.8/4
Sprint retired2.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Jackrabbit Mountain FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Jackrabbit Mountain?

Jackrabbit Mountain 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 Jackrabbit Mountain?

Campsite fees at Jackrabbit Mountain run about $20–$40/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Jackrabbit Mountain when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Jackrabbit Mountain 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 Jackrabbit Mountain?

CampSage's scans caught 29 openings at Jackrabbit Mountain over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays 4–26 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 Jackrabbit Mountain a good campground?

Jackrabbit Mountain holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 494 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Jackrabbit Mountain?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Jackrabbit Mountain, Verizon rates highest at 3.1 out of 5 from 217 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Jackrabbit Mountain located?

Jackrabbit Mountain is located in Great Smoky Mtns / Bryson City, North Carolina. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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