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Site 03 of 17 at Cardinal Mountain Campground

Everglades 3

Everglades 3 is a short way in from the gate, tucked in under tall trees where the driveway opens out. There’s room for a second vehicle in the long driveway and space alongside for a second group.

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A tent pitched on the deck at Everglades 3, Cardinal Mountain Campground near Franklin NC, under tall straight trees with a wooded bank rising to one side
Everglades 3, under the tall trees
The paved road ending at Everglades 3 at Cardinal Mountain Campground, deck visible off to the left
Driving in — the deck sits off to the left
The tent deck at Everglades 3, Cardinal Mountain Campground, under tall summer hardwoods
The deck, with the canopy closing in overhead

What campers said about Everglades 3

Recommends

Great spot near Franklin, NC. Portapotties were especially clean and stocked. Host Damien was very specific and clear with details and instructions; we never had needed any additional details because he had thought of it all for us already. Lovely woods and site 3 even had a little tiny glimpse of the mountain ridge which was lovely at dusk. Would recommend.

Connor K., September 2026Hipcamp

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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 number03 of 17
Tent deckFour decks, 16 x 16
VehiclesUp to 25 feet. Once you head in to this site there’s nowhere to turn a van around, so plan on reversing one direction or the other. We’d suggest backing in when you arrive rather than backing out when you leave — reversing up a hill is usually easier to control than reversing down one — but it’s your call. Fine if you’re comfortable reversing a van; pick 1 or 6 if you’d rather not.
AccessA short way in from the gate, off to the side under the trees.
Elevation2,410 ft
ViewInto the forest
SunShaded — some morning light gets through, but tree cover keeps direct sun off
ParkingRoom for a second car in the long driveway, and space for a second group
WaterWell water at the site
SpacingOpen forest on all sides. 175 feet to Shenandoah 2, the nearest site.
HookupsNone — come self-contained
FireFire ring provided, on-property firewood only
GrillCharcoal grill at the site
NotesBooks well with site 2 for two parties traveling together.

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