Swan Cabin Group Camp
Its 1 site is reservable through Recreation.gov, and it is open from April 15 to October 31. Swan Cabin Group Camp is a National Forest campground near Graham, North Carolina.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 3Swan Cabin. Photo: US Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 30 ft
- Max RV length
- Gravel
- Access road
It sits right at the edge of National Forests in North Carolina; its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.8 miles outside the boundary of Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 1
- Group sites
- 1
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 30 ft
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Campsites
1 site; the longest takes a 30 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | SWCA | Group tent only area nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book site C01 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Access and cell service
- Access road
- Gravel
- Elevation
- 4,477 ft
35.3597, -84.0031 in Graham. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Season and winter services
Swan Cabin Group Camp is open from April 15 to October 31 , at 4,477 ft.
Sources: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-10-01; recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Swan Cabin Group Camp?
Sites at Swan Cabin Group Camp are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234313).
How many campsites does Swan Cabin Group Camp have?
Swan Cabin Group Camp has 1 campsite, including 1 group site.
Does Swan Cabin Group Camp have RV hookups?
No. Swan Cabin Group Camp has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 30 feet.
Is there drinking water at Swan Cabin Group Camp?
No. Swan Cabin Group Camp has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Swan Cabin Group Camp?
Yes, pets are allowed at Swan Cabin Group Camp.
When is Swan Cabin Group Camp open?
Swan Cabin Group Camp is open from April 15 to October 31.
Who manages Swan Cabin Group Camp?
Swan Cabin Group Camp is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Swan Cabin Group Camp
Public land within 15 miles: Citico Creek Wilderness (3.2 miles to its center) , Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness (7.1 miles to its center) , Bald River Gorge Wilderness (11 miles to its center) , and Upper Bald River Wilderness (11 miles to its center) ; publiclandsdb.com has each unit's camping rules and boundary.
Swimming nearby
Nearest to Swan Cabin Group Camp, in straight-line miles: Abrams Creek (swimming hole, 18 miles), and The Sinks (swimming hole, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- 8
- Season
- Year-round
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- 4
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
More campgrounds: camping near Graham and campgrounds in Graham.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, petsAllowed, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
- recreation.gov (toilets, water, fireRings, hookups, showers, season, accessRoad), accessed 2026-09-30
Photo credits
- Photo 1: US Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: US Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: US Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)