Winding Stair Campground’s guidebook
Guided Adventures
Team up with professionals who can show you the beauty of our surrounding area.
Fish Tales Outfitters is a full-service fly-fishing shop offering quality gear and friendly service. The owner, Ernie, and lead guide, Jerry, have 40 years of fly-fishing experience and love what they do. No experience needed to learn and have fun with these guys!
Fish Tales Outfitters
29 East Main StreetFish Tales Outfitters is a full-service fly-fishing shop offering quality gear and friendly service. The owner, Ernie, and lead guide, Jerry, have 40 years of fly-fishing experience and love what they do. No experience needed to learn and have fun with these guys!
Alarka Expeditions is a Franklin-based guide service owned by Brent and Angela Faye Martin. They have led courses and outings for over 20 years in the southern Appalachian Mountains, with expertise in birds, plants, trees, as well as cultural and natural history. Book Ahead! Min. notice 2-3 days but the further in advance, the better.
Alarka Expeditions
51 Cowee School DriveAlarka Expeditions is a Franklin-based guide service owned by Brent and Angela Faye Martin. They have led courses and outings for over 20 years in the southern Appalachian Mountains, with expertise in birds, plants, trees, as well as cultural and natural history. Book Ahead! Min. notice 2-3 days but the further in advance, the better.
Food scene
Specializes in offering fresh roasted coffee, handcrafted batches of slow fermented, wild yeast cultured breads and authentic handmade baked goods.
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Bent Willow Baking Co
473 E Palmer StSpecializes in offering fresh roasted coffee, handcrafted batches of slow fermented, wild yeast cultured breads and authentic handmade baked goods.
“Great food in a gas station!” This famous yet quaint cafe was once featured on Drive-Ins, Diners, and Dives. Serves European-inspired entrees, sandwiches, and pastas.
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Caffè Rel
459 E Main St“Great food in a gas station!” This famous yet quaint cafe was once featured on Drive-Ins, Diners, and Dives. Serves European-inspired entrees, sandwiches, and pastas.
Offering an inspired health-conscious cuisine focused on sustainable ingredients and organic whenever possible. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, brunch or lunch-with organic, vegan or gluten free options available.
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828 cafe
228 NE Main StOffering an inspired health-conscious cuisine focused on sustainable ingredients and organic whenever possible. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, brunch or lunch-with organic, vegan or gluten free options available.
Family owned and operated bagel shop specializing in authentic NY bagels. Bringing that delicious NY flava to the Great Smoky Mountains.
Brooklyn Bagels
Family owned and operated bagel shop specializing in authentic NY bagels. Bringing that delicious NY flava to the Great Smoky Mountains.
Sightseeing
Head out on this 1.1-mile out-and-back trail near Otto, North Carolina. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 27 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.
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Big Laurel Falls
National Forest RoadHead out on this 1.1-mile out-and-back trail near Otto, North Carolina. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 27 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.
Try this 0.2-mile out-and-back trail near Otto, North Carolina. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 6 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.
Mooney Falls
FR67Try this 0.2-mile out-and-back trail near Otto, North Carolina. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 6 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.
Favorite Local Shops
A great place to pick up some native plants, local giftware and farm fresh veggies! No purchase required to enjoy a walk through the beautiful grounds.
Winding Stair Farm Nursery
A great place to pick up some native plants, local giftware and farm fresh veggies! No purchase required to enjoy a walk through the beautiful grounds.
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Appalachian Overland Rentals
A locally owned, small business that offers an affordable way for couples, families, and adventure seekers to get out and explore the roads less traveled. Specializing in pull-behind campers equipped with king or queen beds, solar generators, and deluxe kitchens; Appalachian Overland Rentals is a one stop shop for all your camping gear needs!
Contact Appalachian Overland Rentals for your reservation (reservations need to be made at least 2 days in advance) and mention you are staying at Winding Stair Campground for a 10% rental discount and a discounted delivery.
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Bigelow's Botanical Excursions
Bigelow's Botanical Excursions is led by Adam Bigelow, a self-proclaimed Plant Nerd, who has been studying and working with the Plants of Southern Appalachia for 20 years. He has a passion for the native plants and wildflowers of Southern Appalachia, walking in the woods, organic gardening, community gardening, sustainability and eco-friendly living, his good dog Magnolia, and making music with friends. Check his website for a calendar of weekly walks or sign up for your own.