Site 13 of 17 at Cardinal Mountain Campground

Arches 13

Arches 13 sits just below the switchback with an open view north, and three decks laid in a line for a long 8 x 24 platform.

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A tent and two camp chairs on the long deck at Arches 13, Cardinal Mountain Campground near Franklin NC, with tiered blue ridges running to the horizon — Arches 13, out on the open edge

The three decks laid in a line at Arches 13, Cardinal Mountain Campground, forming an 8 by 24 platform — Three decks in a line — a long 8 x 24 platform

The view north from the deck at Arches 13, Cardinal Mountain Campground, over the treetops to the ridgeline — Standing on the deck, looking north

The long tent deck at Arches 13, Cardinal Mountain Campground, with the open view north over the ridges — The deck, with the whole view north in front of it

Availability

When this site is free

If the dates you want are taken here, try another site — there are 16 on the mountain and one of them is very often free when this one isn’t. Browse them all.

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Site details

Site number	13 of 17
Tent deck	Three decks in a line, 8 x 24
Vehicles	Up to 22 feet — the longest limit after the 25-foot sites. Suits most Class B vans, including a 159" ProMaster or a 170" Sprinter.
Access	Just below the switchback.
Elevation	2,540 ft
View	Open view north
Sun	Open to the north — direct sun all day
Parking	Two vehicles, best for one group
Water	Well water at the site
Spacing	Trees on two sides and a hill behind. About 65 feet to Big Bend 14.
Hookups	None — come self-contained
Fire	Fire ring provided, on-property firewood only
Grill	Charcoal grill at the site
Notes	Three decks in a line. Pairs well with 14 for group camping.

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