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Sylva, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Jackson County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,600
Population
820/sq mi density
$41,926
Median Income
$19,021 per capita
$195,500
Home Value
$325,379 Zillow
$768
Median Rent
32.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
328
Violent Crime/100K
5,434 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$41,926 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$195,500 home value, $768/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
328 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Campgrounds in Sylva (50)
Cliffside Lake Shelters
STANDARD
2 sites 5.0/5 (1 reviews) $30–$40/night Reservable
Accessible Swimming, Birding, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming, Water Access, Water Activities, Wildlife Viewing
Cliffside Lake Recreation Area is a large Day Use area outside of Highlands, NC in Nantahala National Forest. The site offers access to Cliffside Lake...
COLLINS CREEK PICNIC PAVILION
STANDARD
2 sites 5.0/5 (1 reviews) $32/night Reservable
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
Collins Creek, tucked into picturesque mountain ranges and surrounded by pristine mountain streams, is the perfect backdrop for your party or family g...
APPALACHIAN CLUBHOUSE
STANDARD
1 sites 4.8/5 (13 reviews) $300/night Reservable
VISITOR CENTER, CAMPING
The Appalachian Clubhouse is a historic building constructed in 1934 in the Elkmont Historic District. The structure has been rehabilitated by the Nat...
BALSAM LAKE LODGE
STANDARD
1 sites 4.8/5 (12 reviews) $170/night Reservable
Wildlife Viewing, Hunting, Hiking, Fishing, Boating
Balsam Lake Lodge is nestled in the center of the 39,000-acre Roy Taylor Forest within the Nantahala National Forest. The lodge overlooks Balsam Lake ...
DEEP CREEK GROUP CAMP
STANDARD
3 sites 4.8/5 (5 reviews) $50/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
Located next to one of the most popular creeks in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Deep Creek Group Camp provides traditional primitive campin...
PINK BEDS PICNIC SHELTER
STANDARD
1 sites 4.8/5 (6 reviews) $50/night Reservable
CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
Pink Beds Picnic Shelter is first-come, first-served during the winter season. Reservations will reopen in early April, weather permitting. The r...
BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND (GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK)
STANDARD
12 sites 4.7/5 (159 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
WILDLIFE VIEWING, WATER SPORTS, VISITOR CENTER, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING
Big Creek Campground is located in a remote portion of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Backcountry camping in a front country setting. There are ...
CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
27 sites 4.7/5 (385 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Historic & Cultural Site, Backpacking
Cataloochee campground is located in the historic Cataloochee Valley--a relatively remote part of Smoky Mountain National Park. The secluded setting o...
CHEOAH POINT CABIN 2
STANDARD
1 sites 4.7/5 (15 reviews) $40/night Reservable
Swimming, Hunting, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Water Activities
Located in the Cheoah Point Recreation Area in the Nantahala National Forest, this cabin is part of a campground that includes tent and RV sites. The...
METCALF BOTTOMS PICNIC PAVILION
STANDARD
2 sites 4.7/5 (28 reviews) $32/night Reservable
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
Tucked in the mountains under a canopy of cool shade, this picnic pavilion creates a peaceful and secluded environment for visitors, offering the best...
Sunburst
STANDARD
9 sites 4.7/5 (15 reviews) $25/night Reservable
Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Scenic Drive
This is a relatively small facility with campsites organized into one row.
The facility provides picnic tables, tent pads, lantern posts and campfi...
TWIN CREEKS PICNIC PAVILION
STANDARD
1 sites 4.7/5 (12 reviews) $75/night Reservable
Amphitheater, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Historic Sites, Birding
Twin Creeks Picnic Pavilion is the largest in the park, surrounded by the scenic forest of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Located in a seclu...
VAN HOOK GLADE
STANDARD
12 sites 4.7/5 (148 reviews) $24–$40/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
SWIMMING SITE, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING
Van Hook Glade is a scenic, secluded campground in the heart of the Nantahala National Forest. Convenient for families and anglers, the campground is ...
CATALOOCHEE GROUP CAMP
STANDARD
3 sites 4.6/5 (9 reviews) $50/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
Camping, Wildlife Viewing, Historic & Cultural Site, Backpacking
Cataloochee Group Camp in the remote and historic Cataloochee Valley, is surrounded by some of the most rugged mountains in the park, providing excell...
COSBY GROUP CAMP
STANDARD
3 sites 4.6/5 (16 reviews) $50/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
Day Use Area, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Historic & Cultural Site
Tucked in the mountains under a canopy of cool shade beside Cosby Creek. This group campground creates a peaceful and secluded environment for visitor...
GREENBRIER PICNIC PAVILION
STANDARD
2 sites 4.6/5 (9 reviews) $16/night Reservable
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
Tucked in the mountains under a canopy of cool shade, this picnic pavilion creates a peaceful and secluded environment for visitors, offering the best...
MOUNT PISGAH CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
126 sites 4.6/5 (522 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Camping, Wildlife Viewing, Star Gazing, Birding, Guided Interpretive Walks, Photography
One of the most popular of the Parkway's campgrounds, Mount Pisgah Campground is perched in the rolling mountains of western North Carolina on th...
SPENCE CABIN
STANDARD
1 sites 4.6/5 (39 reviews) $200/night Reservable
HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
Spence Cabin is an ideal place to hold a small family gathering or family reunion away from the hustle and bustle of nearby towns. It is also an excel...
WHITE PINE SOUTH GROUP CAMP
STANDARD
1 sites 4.6/5 (14 reviews) $60/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
Swimming Site, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Biking
White Pine South Group Camp is one of two group campsites nestled along Avery Creek in the lush forests of the Appalachian Mountains. The facility pro...
BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
43 sites 4.5/5 (340 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Pop up
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, CAMPING, BIKING
Balsam Mountain Campground is located in a relatively remote part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The secluded setting offers visitors the abi...
BIG CREEK GROUP CAMP
STANDARD
1 sites 4.5/5 (4 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Biking, Picnicking, Birding, Backpacking
Big Creek Group Camp is located in the far northeastern corner of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, near the Tennessee-North Carolina border. ...
CATALOOCHEE HORSE CAMP
STANDARD
7 sites 4.5/5 (24 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Horse
Wildlife Viewing, Horseback Riding, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Historic & Cultural Site
Located in the scenic Cataloochee Valley, tucked in a cool and shady canopy, this campground offers the best that the Great Smoky Mountains National p...
COSBY CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
157 sites 4.5/5 (819 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
Day Use Area, Wildlife Viewing, Visitor Center, Horseback Riding, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Historic & Cultural Site, Amphitheater, Evening Programs
Back country camping in a developed front country campground.
Tucked in the mountains under a canopy of cool shade, this campground creates a peace...
DAVIDSON RIVER
STANDARD
132 sites 4.5/5 (1,724 reviews) $37–$74/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
SWIMMING SITE, DAY USE AREA, WATER SPORTS, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING
Davidson River Recreation Area offers camping and outdoor activities for the whole family. The campground boasts several loops of shaded campsites, as...
Deep Creek Campground (NC)
STANDARD
92 sites 4.5/5 (438 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
Biking, Backpacking, Birding, Camping, Amphitheater, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding
Located next to one of the most popular creeks in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Deep Creek Group Camp provides traditional primitive campin...
KUYKENDALL GROUP CAMP
STANDARD
1 sites 4.5/5 (13 reviews) $130/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
SWIMMING SITE, WATER SPORTS, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING
Large groups enjoy this cozy mountain campground in the Pisgah National Forest of western North Carolina. Ample opportunities for recreation exist in ...
SMOKEMONT CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
142 sites 4.5/5 (1,653 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, RV/Motorhome, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BIKING
Situated in the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this campsite offers an ideal setting to enjoy the outdoors.
Ridge upon ridge of for...
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-...
BIG CREEK HORSE CAMP
STANDARD
5 sites 4.4/5 (10 reviews) $36/night Reservable
Equipment: Horse
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Wilderness, Horseback Riding, Backpacking
The only horse camp in the Great Smoky Mountains with potable water and flushing toilets!
Pack up your horses for a getaway at Big Creek Horse Camp...
CHERRY HILL CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
29 sites 4.4/5 (177 reviews) $15/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Fish Hatchery, Wildlife Viewing, Fishing, Camping
Open April 1 - October 31. Cherry Hill is near the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River and many miles of hiking trails. Site amenities include central...
COSBY PICNIC PAVILION
STANDARD
2 sites 4.4/5 (9 reviews) $32/night Reservable
DAY USE AREA, WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
Tucked in the mountains under a canopy of cool shade, this picnic pavilion creates a peaceful and secluded environment for visitors, offering the best...
COVE CREEK LOWER GROUP CAMP
STANDARD
1 sites 4.4/5 (9 reviews) $130/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, BIKING
Cove Creek Lower Group Camp is one of two group campsites nestled along Cove Creek in the lush forests of the Appalachian Mountains in western North C...
ELKMONT CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
211 sites 4.4/5 (2,710 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, RV/Motorhome, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Interpretive Programs, Camping, Historic & Cultural Site
Located eight miles from Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Elkmont Campground is the largest and busiest campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. At a...
ELKMONT GROUP CAMP
STANDARD
4 sites 4.4/5 (28 reviews) $38–$75/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
DAY USE AREA, WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
Situated in the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this site offers an ideal setting for group camping excursions and outdoor enthusiasts o...
Harmon Den Campground
STANDARD
22 sites 4.4/5 (16 reviews) $15/night Reservable
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HUNTING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING
Harmon Den Campground is nestled on a mountainside beneath a forest of mixed hardwoods in the Pisgah National Forest. The camp is in a secluded area o...
ROUND BOTTOM HORSE CAMP
STANDARD
5 sites 4.3/5 (3 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Horse
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
Saddle up your horses for a camping trip in the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Located in the North Carolina portion of the park, this ...
Sarah's Creek Campground (Clayton, GA)
STANDARD
19 sites 4.3/5 (29 reviews) $10/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, Pickup Camper, Pop up
Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horse Camping, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Scenic Drive, Mountain Biking
Extending the same primitive feel as its neighboring West Fork Campground and the Chattooga River, Sarah's Creek 22-site developed campground off...
COVE CREEK UPPER GROUP CAMP
STANDARD
1 sites 4.2/5 (18 reviews) $130/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, BIKING
Cove Creek Upper Group Camp is one of two group campsites nestled along Cove Creek in the lush forests of the Appalachian Mountains. The facility can ...
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 ...
DEEP CREEK PICNIC PAVILION
STANDARD
2 sites 4.1/5 (16 reviews) $32/night Reservable
WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion, surrounded by pristine mountain streams and clear blue skies, is the perfect mountain backdrop for your party or family ge...
Rocky Bluff Campground
STANDARD
17 sites 4.1/5 (17 reviews) $15/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
Rocky Bluff Campground offers solitude in a wooded setting located just 3 miles south of the quaint town of Hot Springs and the majestic French Broad ...
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...
CHEOAH POINT CABIN 1
STANDARD
1 sites 4.0/5 (10 reviews) $40/night Reservable
Swimming, Hunting, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Marina, Birding, Water Activities
Located in the Cheoah Point Recreation Area in the Nantahala National Forest, this cabin is part of a campground that includes tent and RV sites. The...
SMOKEMONT GROUP CAMP
STANDARD
3 sites 3.9/5 (9 reviews) $50/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BIKING
Situated in the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this sunny group camp offers an ideal setting for camping excursions.
Ridge upon ridg...
WILLIS KNOB HORSE CAMP
STANDARD
8 sites 3.8/5 (33 reviews) $20–$30/night Reservable
Equipment: Horse
Wildlife Viewing, Hunting, Camping, Horse Camping, Horseback Riding
Located in the northern Georgia mountains, far from civilization, Willis Knob Horse Campground is one of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests mos...
Wolf Ford Horse Camp
STANDARD
11 sites 3.7/5 (25 reviews) $15–$30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
Backpacking, Birding, Camping, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Horse Camping, Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Photography, Scenic Drive, Star Gazing
Wolf Ford Horse Camp is a reservation only campground located in the Pisgah Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest, near the town of Brevard. The ...
West Fork Campground (Clayton, GA)
STANDARD
5 sites 3.6/5 (9 reviews) $10/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Kayaking, Scenic Drive, River Trips, Water Access
All Campsites at West Fork Campground are reservation only, you must reserve through recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777 Visitors to thi...
Round Mountain Campground
STANDARD
1 sites 0.0/5 $7/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...
TOW STRING HORSE CAMP
STANDARD
3 sites 0.0/5 $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Horse
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
Saddle up your horses for a camping trip in the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Located in the North Carolina portion of the park, this ...