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Murphy, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Cherokee County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,356
Population
528/sq mi density
$36,989
Median Income
$30,645 per capita
$221,100
Home Value
$275,947 Zillow
$354
Median Rent
19.2% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
905
Violent Crime/100K
7,182 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$36,989 median income, 2.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$221,100 home value, $354/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
905 violent crimes/100K (138% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Campgrounds in Murphy (36)
DONLEY CABIN
STANDARD
5.0/5 (1 reviews) $0/night Reservable
Swimming, Fish Hatchery, Wildlife Viewing, Hunting, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Canoeing, Biking, Backpacking, Kayaking, Scenic Drive, Water Activities
Donley Cabin is a primitive and historic structure in the heart of the Cherokee National Forest, offering visitors a glimpse of the past. The cabin do...
INDIAN BOUNDARY
STANDARD
86 sites 4.6/5 (600 reviews) $20/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Swimming, Ranger Station, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Canoeing, Biking, Accessible Swimming, Badminton, Backpacking, Birding, Boating, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Non-Motorized Boating, Scenic Drive, Star Gazing, Wildlife Viewing
Indian Boundary Recreation Area is the crown jewel of the South Zone of the Cherokee National Forest on the Tellico Ranger District. This family-orien...
MORGANTON POINT
STANDARD
42 sites 4.6/5 (522 reviews) $30–$50/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
SWIMMING SITE, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WATER SPORTS, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING
The Morganton Point Recreation Area is located in the Blue Ridge Ranger District, within the beautiful northeast Georgia mountains. Pristine water and...
RATTLER FORD GROUP CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
4 sites 4.6/5 (21 reviews) $75/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Backpacking, Birding, Water Access
Rattler Ford Group Campground sits near the swift-moving Santeetlah Creek in the Nantahala National Forest. Groups of up to 25 guests can enjoy the c...
Dockery Lake Recreation Area
STANDARD
11 sites 4.5/5 (43 reviews) $8/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Pop up, Hammock
Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Water Access, Picnicking, Hiking, Camping
Dockery Lake Recreation Area is a U.S. Forest Service Campground located approximately 2 hours North of Atlanta in the North Georgia mountains of the ...
JACKRABBIT MOUNTAIN
STANDARD
92 sites 4.5/5 (418 reviews) $20–$40/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Swimming, Jet Skiing, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Canoeing, Birding, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Non-Motorized Boating, Sailing, Water Access, Water Activities, Biking, Day Use Area, Motor Boat, Paddle Boating, Picnicking
Jackrabbit Mountain Campground offers scenic lakeside camping in the beautiful Nantahala National Forest of southwestern North Carolina. Campers can b...
Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area
STANDARD
34 sites 4.5/5 (157 reviews) $26–$125/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
SWIMMING SITE, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING
Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area offers visitors year-round recreation opportunities including camping, picnicking, boating, swimming and hiking, a...
STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
81 sites 4.5/5 (220 reviews) $26–$100/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
DAY USE AREA, HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING
Whether traveling with an RV or tent, Standing Indian Campground is a prime place to stop for a night or spend several days in the picturesque Nantaha...
Tate Branch Campground (Clayton, GA)
STANDARD
18 sites 4.5/5 (15 reviews) $15/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Pop up
Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Scenic Drive, Water Access, Wilderness
Beginning May 1st, 2025 Tate Branch campground will require reservations via recreation.gov for camping in all sites at this facility.
This much-...
Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA)
STANDARD
12 sites 4.4/5 (13 reviews) $15/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Pop up
Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Scenic Drive, Wilderness, Backpacking, Swimming, Water Access
All campsites are available by reservation only, reservations may be made at recreation.gov Whether you plan your trip during the rebirth of Spr...
Deep Hole Recreation Area
STANDARD
9 sites 4.3/5 (107 reviews) $15/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Kayaking, Picnicking, Paddling, Photography, Rafting, Tubing, Water Access
Deep Hole Recreation Area is a U.S. Forest Service Campground and Day Use Area located approximately 2 hours north of Atlanta in the North Georgia Mou...
Desoto Falls Recreation Area
STANDARD
23 sites 4.3/5 (283 reviews) $20–$40/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Camping
Desoto Falls Recreation Area is a U.S. Forest Service Campground located approximately 2 hours North of Atlanta in the North Georgia mountains of the ...
Frank Gross Campground
STANDARD
8 sites 4.3/5 (35 reviews) $8/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Hammock
Birding, Camping, Day Use Area, Fish Hatchery, Fish Viewing Site, Fishing, Hiking, Non-Motorized Boating, Boating, Canoeing, Scenic Drive, Water Access
Frank Gross is a U.S. Forest Service Campground located approximately 2 hours north of Atlanta in the North Georgia Mountains of the Chattahoochee Nat...
Swan Cabin Group Camp
STANDARD
1 sites 4.3/5 (25 reviews) $25/night Reservable
Wildlife Viewing, Hunting, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Backpacking, Birding
Please be advised: due to health and safety concerns, occupancy within Swan Cabin will no longer be permitted. However, group camping outside the cabi...
Cooper Creek Campground (GA)
STANDARD
25 sites 4.2/5 (190 reviews) $15–$30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Hammock
Birding, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Scenic Drive, Wildlife Viewing
Cooper Creek Campground is located in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest along the banks of Cooper Creek in the North Georgia Mountains. The Ca...
Low Gap Campground
STANDARD
13 sites 4.2/5 (36 reviews) $12/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Pop up
Camping, Hiking, Hunting, Scenic Drive, Wilderness, Tubing, Water Access, Fishing
Located within the Chattahoochee National Forest and veiled by the Mark Trail Wilderness. This 13-site developed campground is as close as it gets to ...
THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
38 sites 4.2/5 (155 reviews) $12–$20/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Whitewater Rafting, Camping, Mountain Biking, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Non-Motorized Boating, Rafting, River Trips, Scenic Drive, Backpacking
Thunder Rock Campground is located 1.8 miles northwest of the Ocoee Whitewater Center, just behind TVA Ocoee Powerhouse Number 3. Nestled alongside th...
Tallulah River Campground
STANDARD
16 sites 4.1/5 (54 reviews) $15/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Scenic Drive
At an elevation of 2080 ft, on the banks of Tallulah River, this campground is a favorite of families and anglers alike. For the hikers, the Coleman R...
Andrew's Cove Campground
STANDARD
10 sites 4.0/5 (34 reviews) $12–$18/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, Trailer, Pickup Camper, Pop up
Camping, Hiking, Scenic Drive, Fishing, Wilderness, Water Access
Andrews Cove Campground is conveniently located 15 minutes outside of Helen, GA and offers 10 picturesque campsites along Andrews Creek. Hike the Andr...
Jacks River Fields Campground
STANDARD
7 sites 4.0/5 (2 reviews) $5/night Reservable
Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Photography, Wilderness, Scenic Drive, Hunting, Horse Camping, Hiking, Camping, Birding, Backpacking
The Jacks River Fields Campground is a seven site campground located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia on the Conasauga Ranger District of ...
MCNABB CREEK GROUP
STANDARD
1 sites 4.0/5 (5 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Swimming, Hunting, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Backpacking, Horseback Riding, Scenic Drive, Star Gazing, Wildlife Viewing
McNabb Creek Group Campground is located on the North River in the Tellico River area. Fishing, swimming, hiking and hunting are popular activities.Th...
Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground
STANDARD
6 sites 4.0/5 (3 reviews) $8–$16/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, Hammock
Accessible Swimming, Biking, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Kayaking, Paddle Boating, Swimming, Tubing, Water Access, Paddling
This small campground is located along the banks of the Toccoa River just south of Blue Ridge, GA. This recreation area is the take-out for the 13.8 m...
CHEOAH POINT CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
23 sites 3.9/5 (87 reviews) $20–$25/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV/Motorhome
Swimming, Jet Skiing, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Canoeing, Hiking, Kayaking, Non-Motorized Boating, Water Access, Water Activities
Cheoah Point Campground lies on a peninsula of the vast Lake Santeetlah in the hills of western North Carolina. The lake and surrounding landscape pro...
Upper Chattahoochee River Campground
STANDARD
19 sites 3.8/5 (4 reviews) $12/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Pop up
Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Picnicking, Scenic Drive, Wilderness
The drive up through the winding misty roads of North Georgia leading to this 19-site, developed campground is almost as breath-taking as the site its...
Big Oak Cove Campground
Campground
0.0/5 $0/night
Looking to camp where you can wake at the crack of dawn and start fishing? The cool waters of the Tellico River just feet away will ease you to sleep ...
Big Oak Cove Campground
STANDARD
1 sites 0.0/5 $0/night Reservable
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and clai...
Birch Branch Campground
STANDARD
1 sites 0.0/5 $0/night Reservable
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and clai...
Davis Branch Campground
STANDARD
1 sites 0.0/5 $0/night Reservable
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and clai...
Holder Cove Campground
STANDARD
1 sites 0.0/5 $0/night Reservable
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and clai...
Holly Flats Campground
STANDARD
1 sites 0.0/5 $0/night Reservable
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and clai...
Jake Best Campground
STANDARD
1 sites 0.0/5 $0/night Reservable
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and clai...
North River Campground
STANDARD
1 sites 0.0/5 $0/night Reservable
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and clai...
Rattler Ford Campground
Campground
0.0/5 $0/night
Rattler Ford has four units that accommodate 25 people per unit. Showers, horseshoe pits, and a volleyball court are available. A trout stream and hik...
Rough Ridge Campground
STANDARD
1 sites 0.0/5 $0/night Reservable
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and clai...
Spivey Cove Campground
STANDARD
1 sites 0.0/5 $0/night Reservable
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and clai...
State Line Campground
STANDARD
1 sites 0.0/5 $0/night Reservable
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and clai...