Recreation in Franklin, North Carolina

Lakes & Marinas

Little Tennessee River 828-369-5295
US Highway 441 South
This scenic river offers unparalleled wade fishing opportunities, smallmouth action, and breathtaking scenery. The river is also great for canoeing and tubing. more info

Camp Barbee 828-369-5678
67 My Place Lane, Franklin, NC 28734
Camp Barbee provides horseback riding lessons for beginners age 3 through adult in both English and Western Disciplines. Private lessons and group lessons. Camp Barbee... more info map

Turning Stones Fly Fishing, LLC 724-986-2652
2504 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC 28734
Turning Stones Fly Fishing, LLC, offers fly fishing instruction, two day fly fishing schools, Steelhead fishing trips, over one mile of private trophy trout water, just... more info map
Andy's Trout Farm 706-746-2550
Betty's Creek Road, Dillard, GA 30537
Located on 325-acres of scenic mountain land, this trout farm offers a great place to get away and enjoy nature and fishing. The hatchery offers, for a slight fee, the... more info
Mashburn Trout Farm 828-524-4764
2868 Ellijay Road, Franklin, NC 28734
This large trout farm and hatchery offers visitors the chance to catch beautiful trout for a small fee. more info map
Tom Hopkins Fly Fishing Guide 828-342-6480
194 Cowee Woods Drive, Franklin, NC 28734
Fly fishing guide on the trout streams around Franklin, NC, including Tuckaseegee River, Little Tennessee River, Cullasaja River, Oconoluftee River, Nantahala River,... more info map

Franklin Golf Course 828-524-2288
255 First Fairway Drive, Franklin, NC 28734
A 9-hole, par 36 golf course with a 3,080-yard layout. Amenities include a putting green, pool, a fully stocked pro shop, snack bar, driving range, and a club repair... more info map
Mill Creek Resort & Country Club 828-524-6458
341 Country Club Drive, Franklin, NC 28734
Located in the Appalachian foothills of Western North Carolina, this 18 hole, par 72 championship golf course with tennis facilities is situated in a valley 2,500 feet... more info map
Sky Valley Golf & Ski Resort 706-746-5303
696 Sky Valley Way #1, Sky Valley, GA 30537
Sky Valley is an 18-hole championship golf course which lies in a mountain valley on the North Georgia and North Carolina line. Patrons will be surrounded by high... more info map

Little Tennessee River Greenway 828-369-7331
23 Macon Avenue, Franklin, NC 28734
"The Little Tennessee River Greenway is one of more than a thousand such trails snaking their way across America turning old canals, abandoned railbeds, and forgotten... more info map
Rufus Morgan Trail 828-524-3161
Forest Service Road 388
This easy one mile loop trail passes through a cove hardwood stand, goes past a beautiful waterfall, and continues through a timber harvest unit. more info
Wayah Bald 828 524-7472
372 Wayah Bald Road, Franklin, NC 28734
Visitors can climb an old stone fire tower built in the days of the Civilian Conservation Corps at this unique mountain venue that is at an elevation of 5,335 feet and... more info

Great Smokey Mountain Fish Camp 828-369-5295
81 Bennett Road, Franklin, NC 28734
Specializing in guided fishing trips on the Little Tennessee and Tuskaseegee Rivers, this full service outfitter and guide service also provides overnight trips and... more info map
Turning Stones Fly Fishing 724-986-2652
2504 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC 28734
Turning Stones Fly Fishing, LLC, offers fly fishing instruction, two day fly fishing schools, Steelhead fishing trips, over one mile of private trophy trout water, and... more info map
Wildwater Ltd. Rafting 864-647-9587
1251 Academy Road, Franklin, NC 29658
Located in Long Creek, SC
One of the finest whitewater rafting outfitters in the nation, this full service outfitter company specializes in professional whitewater rafting on the Chattanooga,... more info