Appletree Group Camp
Franklin, North Carolina
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Federal campground in North Carolina.
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Unicoi is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.
Most parks have check-in after 1:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Call ahead if you'll arrive late.
North Carolina weather can change quickly. Pack layers and check the forecast for Unicoi.
Don't miss local attractions near Unicoi. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.
Mar 23, 2026
Always loved riding bikes with friends to have a nice swim at horse creek during my younger summer days, ain't much of a main swimming hole anymore after a couple big weather events years back but it's starting to look better each year now that there has been some work done around the area.
Mar 23, 2026
I use to live right up the road from Horse Creek recreation area when I was young. It was a beautiful place then. As a matter of fact, the swimming hole by on e of the large boulders is where I was surprised w my first real kiss from a handsome blonde haired, blue eyed boy named Joey King who lived at the boys home in Greenville. Tenn. I believe. I moved away and have tried to find him just to... I use to live right up the road from Horse Creek recreation area when I was young. It was a beautiful place then. As a matter of fact, the swimming hole by on e of the large boulders is where I was surprised w my first real kiss from a handsome blonde haired, blue eyed boy named Joey King who lived at the boys home in Greenville. Tenn. I believe. I moved away and have tried to find him just to see where life took him but, have had no luck... bummed smh but, very fond memories of this place. I truly hope they get it back to its glory so all can have their own special memories of Horse Creek as I do.
Mar 23, 2026
We normally camp up at Ole forge but this time wanted something new it was so but better I can't wait until next year when they update things the camp host was amazing he gave us all kind of great information and made our trip even better
Mar 23, 2026
Had a great 4 day weekend. Wasn't too busy over the holiday weekend.
Mar 23, 2026
It's beautiful but needs so more supervised rules about dogs at large. Bathrooms were a little rough this time and the gate being locked at night was upsetting.
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