Winding Stair Campground

06/03/2026

Our annual free Campground Open House is this weekend! On Sunday June 7th, 12-4pm, we’ll be opening the gates for guests to drop in and explore. It’s the perfect family day out. Bring a picnic, settle in next to the river, under the trees, or in our comfy Pavilion.

Always been curious about our camping and glamping spots? Check them all out, and pick out a favourite for your next stay. From the chill banks of the Nantahala River to cozy spaces under the tree canopy, each of our sites is unique.

Take a stroll through Winding Stair Farm, meet our Icelandic sheep and many, many birds! Our traditional water-powered Grist Mill will be grinding, and our vegetable garden will be growing. Altogether, a wonderful way to spend a summer Sunday afternoon in the mountains.

Sunday, June 7th, 12-4pm. FREE!
Winding Stair Campground, 7984 W. Old Murphy Road, Franklin NC 28734.

06/02/2026

NEW ADDITIONS
**Fishtales Outfitters will be doing fly fishing demos**
**M's Ice Cream truck will be onsite from 1:30pm to 4pm**

Our annual free Campground Open House is this weekend! On Sunday June 7th, 12-4pm, we’ll be opening the gates for guests to drop in and explore. It’s the perfect family day out. Bring a picnic, settle in next to the river, under the trees, or in our comfy Pavilion.

Always been curious about our camping and glamping spots? Check them all out, and pick out a favourite for your next stay. From the chill banks of the Nantahala River to cozy spaces under the tree canopy, each of our sites is unique.

Take a stroll through Winding Stair Farm, meet our Icelandic sheep and many, many birds! Our traditional water-powered Grist Mill will be grinding, and our vegetable garden will be growing. Altogether, a wonderful way to spend a summer Sunday afternoon in the mountains.

Sunday, June 7th, 12-4pm. FREE!
Winding Stair Campground, 7984 W. Old Murphy Road, Franklin NC 28734.

06/02/2026

Come home to Winding Stair Campground. Our Open House is free for all!

Details: https://windingstaircampground.com/campground-open-day/

06/01/2026

Our annual free Campground Open House is coming up soon! On Sunday June 7th, 12-4pm, we’ll be opening the gates for guests to drop in and explore. It’s the perfect family day out. Bring a picnic, settle in next to the river, under the trees, or in our comfy Pavilion.

Always been curious about our camping and glamping spots? Check them all out, and pick out a favourite for your next stay. From the chill banks of the Nantahala River to cozy spaces under the tree canopy, each of our sites is unique.

Take a stroll through Winding Stair Farm, meet our Icelandic sheep and many, many birds! Our traditional water-powered Grist Mill will be grinding, and our vegetable garden will be growing. Altogether, a wonderful way to spend a summer Sunday afternoon in the mountains.

Sunday, June 7th, 12-4pm. FREE!
Winding Stair Campground, 7984 W. Old Murphy Road, Franklin NC 28734.

06/01/2026

Our Campground Open Day is free, fun, and perfect for families and nature lovers!

Join us on Sunday, June 7th for a leisurely stroll around our lovely campground and working farm on the Nantahala river. Bring a picnic, meet the sheep, and explore our natural refuge just minutes from downtown Franklin NC.

Click the pic for more info- and see you this weekend!

Discover Winding Stair Campground, a most unique tourist destination on the Nantahala River in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Free admission from 12p-4p on June 7, 2026, so that you can explore our sheep, the grist mill, and our unique campsites.