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Great Outdoors RV Resort

We are known for our panoramic vistas of the beautiful Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina. We are motorcycle-friendly and pet-friendly.
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The Great Outdoors is nestled in the Smoky Mountains RV Resort amenities include sites with full hook-up with 30/50 power, water and city sewer, free wi-fi throughout park, swimming pool, picnic table at each site, laundry room, exercise room, trash service, banquet hall, family shower rooms, general store, rocking chair porch and area for board games. No RV, no problem, we have 3 beautiful cabins! Coach, Camper or Cabin, we have a spot for you!

06/22/2026

If you haven't made the short drive from Franklin to Dillsboro, NC yet, put it on your list this week! 🏞️ Tucked along the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County, Dillsboro is one of WNC's most charming small towns , and June kicks off its summer arts & craft festival season!

Dillsboro Arts & Craft Festival runs monthly in June, July, and August. Stroll through downtown and meet more than 40 of the region's finest artisans, browse local galleries and shops, enjoy festival food, live music, and free admission. Pets are welcome! 🐾

While you're in the area, also check out:
🎨 The galleries and artisan shops along Front Street
🍽️ The Jarrett House for a legendary family-style Southern meal
🌊 The Tuckasegee River for paddling and fishing
🚂 The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - scenic excursion trains depart from nearby Bryson City!

Dillsboro is a true mountain gem and a perfect day trip from The Great Outdoors RV Resort! 🏕️

📸 Photo Credit: Dillsboro, NC - Insider's Guide | RomanticAsheville.com

06/21/2026

Big thanks to Denise K Conner for all your support! Congrats for being one of our top fans on a streak 🔥!

We ❤️ you!

06/20/2026

🚨 JULY 4TH IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! 🚨

Mountain lovers, listen up — America's 250th birthday is just 15 DAYS AWAY, and Franklin, NC is going to deliver the most spectacular Fourth of July you've ever experienced! 🏔🎆

But here's the thing… 🏕 Our calendar at The Great Outdoors RV Resort is filling up FAST. The mountains are calling, but you have to answer NOW!

🎆 WHAT YOU'LL MISS IF YOU DON'T BOOK SOON:
🎠 Franklin's 250th Independence Day Parade — July 4 | 10 AM | Downtown Main Street (visitors can MARCH in it — FREE!)
🎪 Fireworks in the Park — July 4 | Macon County Rec Park | Activities from 4 PM, FREE inflatables, axe throwing, tie-dyeing, live music — culminating in Franklin's LARGEST fireworks display EVER at 9:30 PM (produced by Munnerlyn Pyrotechnics for the 250th)!
🏔 Plus nearby: Lake Glenville Boat Parade, Fontana Village 4th Festival & Hendersonville celebrations!

🎁 STAY 2 NIGHTS, GET 1 FREE — LIMITED TIME!
🏕 Promo applies to RV sites AND lodging
✔ Min. 2 nights | Up to 4 free nights | Max 14-night stay

⏳ This is a once-in-250-years celebration. Don't watch it from your couch!

📲 BOOK YOUR MOUNTAIN RETREAT TODAY — 3 EASY WAYS:
🌐 Online: gorvresort.com
📞 Call: (828) 349-0412
📍 Visit us: 321 Thumpers Trail, Franklin, NC 28734

👇 Tag your road trip crew NOW — let's get you in the mountains for the BIG one!

06/17/2026

We recommend a LOT of things to do around Franklin, NC but this is a personal favorite. 🙌

Lazy Hiker Brewing Co. is right here in Downtown Franklin at 188 W. Main St., and it is exactly the kind of place that makes this mountain town so special. Set inside Franklin's historic former Town Hall and Fire Department building, Lazy Hiker has been crafting great beer AND great community since 2015, and it shows every single time you walk through the door. 🍺

Here's what we love about it:
🍺 A rotating lineup of craft beers - strong flagship favorites plus new brews always coming in
🌿 An outdoor patio and outdoor event space - perfect for a warm June evening
🎶 Regular live music, trivia nights, open mic nights, and community events on both indoor and outdoor stages
🍔 The Hiker's Kitchen Food Truck is right on-site for great food to go with your pint
🐾 Kid-friendly AND pet-friendly so bring the whole crew!

After a morning of gem mining, a waterfall hike, or just a lazy afternoon in the mountains, there's no better place to land than Lazy Hiker. Tell them The Great Outdoors RV Resort sent you! 😄

📍 188 W. Main St., Franklin, NC | lazyhikerbrewing.com

06/16/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Kilts, bagpipes, border collies & Highland Games are coming to Franklin THIS FRIDAY. Aye, you heard that right!

Get ready for one of Franklin's most beloved annual traditions - the Taste of Scotland & Celtic Festival is coming this Father's Day Weekend, June 19–21! 🎉

This incredible 3-day celebration of Franklin's rich Scots-Irish heritage is packed with fun for the whole family. Here's a taste of what to expect:

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Friday, June 19 – Clan Parade down Main Street + Ceilidh (Scottish party!) at the Downtown Gazebo, 6 PM — FREE!
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Saturday, June 20 – Main Festival Day at Wayne Proffitt Agricultural Center (1436 Georgia Rd), 9 AM–4 PM ($5–$15). Highland Games Competition, authentic Scottish foods, music, dancers, border collie herding demos, clan parade, crafters, Cherokee cultural demonstrations, and continuous live entertainment!
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Sunday, June 21 (Father's Day!) – Kirkin O' the Tartans blessing service at First Presbyterian Church, 26 Church St., 11 AM — all are welcome!

Fun fact: Franklin, NC has one of the highest concentrations of Scots-Irish descendants in the entire country. This festival is the real deal! 🙌

The Great Outdoors RV Resort is the perfect base camp for this incredible cultural weekend. Reserve your spot now: [link in bio] 🏕️

06/12/2026

Western NC is LOADED with waterfalls, and guests at The Great Outdoors RV Resort are in the perfect spot to explore them all! The area around Franklin, Highlands, and Sylva sits along one of the most waterfall-dense corridors in the entire Eastern U.S. 💦

A few of our favorites worth the drive:
🌊 Glen Falls (near Highlands) – Three-tiered falls with a scenic trail; moderate difficulty
🌊 Dry Falls (Highlands area) – Walk BEHIND the falls! Accessible off the Waterfall Byway
🌊 Rufus Morgan Falls (Franklin area) – A short, beautiful hike right in the Nantahala National Forest
🌊 Bridal Veil Falls (Highlands area) – A roadside waterfall you can literally drive under!
🌊 Looking Glass Falls (Brevard/Pisgah area) – One of the most photographed falls in NC

Pro tip: June is one of the best months to see these falls at their finest as our summer rains keep the flow going strong! 💧

Which of these is on your must-see list? 🏕️

06/10/2026

Calling all car lovers! One of the most spectacular events in Western North Carolina kicks off just 30 minutes from our resort this Thursday, June 11th at the 19th Annual Highlands Motoring Festival in Highlands, NC (running through June 14)! 🎉

Here's what's happening:
🚗 Thursday, June 11: One Lap of the Mountains – Grande Driving Tour (8 AM) + Happy Hour with Grand Marshal Wayne Carini (5–7 PM)
🚗 Friday, June 12: One Lap of the Mountains – Speciale Driving Tour (8:45 AM) + Main Street Classic Car Parade (5:30–6:30 PM) — FREE to watch!
🚗 Saturday, June 13: "Classics in the Park" judged car show at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, 9:30 AM–4 PM — FREE to the public! Over 85 invited concours-level cars on display. This year's theme: America vs. England — Corvette vs. Jaguar! 🇺🇸 vs 🇬🇧
🚗 Sunday, June 14: High Octane casual car show, 8:30–11 AM — all vehicles welcome, no registration needed!

Highlands sits at 4,118 feet elevation - "a festival with an altitude!" Park the rig, hop in the tow vehicle, and enjoy an unforgettable long weekend!
Tickets and info: highlandsmotoringfestival.com

06/08/2026

Franklin, NC is making history for America's 250th birthday, and The Great Outdoors RV Resort puts you right in the heart of it all! 🇺🇸🏔

RVers and mountain lovers - this is NOT the year to sit out the Fourth of July. Macon County has planned a two-day America 250 celebration, and it's going to be legendary!
🎉 WHAT'S HAPPENING IN FRANKLIN THIS JULY 4TH WEEKEND:
🎠 250th Independence Day Parade & Celebration - July 4 | 10:00 AM | Downtown Franklin Main Street
One of the few July 4th parades that visitors AND locals can actually march in - no entry fee! Following the parade: FREE watermelon, FREE inflatables for kids, a water feature from Franklin Fire & Rescue, the "Little Mr. & Miss Firecracker" contest, the Patriotic Pet Contest, and food trucks galore!
🎆 Fireworks in the Park - July 4 | Macon County Recreation Park | Activities begin at 4:00 PM
Inflatables, face painting, fairy hair, axe throwing, tie-dyeing, co****le, live music from local bands, culminating in Franklin's biggest fireworks display EVER produced by Munnerlyn Pyrotechnics (the pros are pulling out all the stops for the 250th!) beginning at 9:30 PM! 🎇
🏔 And nearby: Lake Glenville Fireworks Boat Parade, the Fontana Village 4th of July Festival (fireworks Thursday AND Saturday!), and Hendersonville's Fourth of July Parade & Celebration are all just a scenic mountain drive away!
🎁 STAY WITH US & SAVE:
🏕 Stay 2 Nights, Get Your 3rd Night FREE on RV sites AND lodging!
✔ Minimum 2-night stay required
✔ Up to 4 free nights | Maximum 14-night stay
This is the milestone birthday trip you'll be talking about for years. Come celebrate America's 250th where the mountains meet the fireworks! 🏔🎆
👇 Mountains or beach for the 4th? Tell us below! Who's going mountain this year?

⛰ Reserve your mountain retreat today! Visit gorvresort.com or call 828-349-0412. Franklin fills up fast for the 4th - don't miss this once-in-250-years celebration!

06/06/2026

💎 Did you know Franklin, NC is the "Gem Capital of the World"? Here's why you NEED to go gem mining next weekend. (This weekend if you are already staying with us!)

One of the most unique things to do near The Great Outdoors RV Resort is something you truly can't do just anywhere - gem mining! 💎 Franklin, NC sits on top of some of the world's richest deposits of rubies, sapphires, and other precious gems, and there are more than 10 local mines where YOU can dig for real treasure.

Some of our guests' favorites include:
💎 Rose Creek Mine – family-friendly, native mining & enriched buckets
💎 Sheffield Mine – one of the oldest in the area
💎 Mason's Ruby & Sapphire Mine – unlimited buckets for serious diggers
💎 Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine – open flume sluicing for all ages

Whether you find a ruby worth cutting or just have the most fun your kids will have had all summer, gem mining in Franklin is an experience nobody forgets. Pack sunscreen, wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty, and get ready to strike it rich! 🪨✨

Stay with us and save 💵 with our Stay 2 Nights | Get 1 Night FREE promotion, details in 1st comment.

🔗gorvresort.com
📞828-349-0412 for reservations.

06/03/2026

Heading into the Blue Ridge or the Smokies? Mountain driving is a whole different ballgame for your RV. Before you hit those winding mountain roads to Highlands or Wayah Bald, here are our top tips to keep your rig, and your family safe:

✅ Check your brake fluid and brake wear BEFORE you go
✅ Downshift early on descents - don't ride the brakes
✅ Know your rig's height clearance (many mountain tunnels and bridges have low clearances)
✅ Keep your fuel tank above half - mountain grades eat fuel fast
✅ Allow extra time - scenic drives are meant to be SLOW and enjoyed!

The mountain roads around Franklin, NC are absolutely gorgeous. We just want you to enjoy every mile! 🏔️🚐 Save 💵 and ⛽ by staying longer. Our current promotion is Stay 2 Nights | Get 1 Night FREE! Max stay: 14 Nights Max Free Nights: 4.

Drop your best mountain driving tip in the comments! 👇

Address

321 Thumpers Trl
Franklin, NC
28734

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9am - 5:30pm
Sunday	9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+18283490412

Website

https://gorvresort.com/

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