Hanging Dog Campground reopens on trial basis
After two years of closure, Hanging Dog Campground in Cherokee County has reopened through a collaborative effort between the county and the Tusquitee Ranger District of the Nantahala National Forest.
The closure took effect in 2014 due to increases in operating cost and decreases in use and funding. Cherokee County worked with the U.S. Forest Service to get the campground ready to reopen and will help maintain it during the season. This year will be a trial period to determine whether it’s feasible to keep the campground open in future years.
“We hope that people who loved camping at Hanging Dog will come back and the reopening will attract new campers,” said Angela Gee, district ranger. “With the county’s partnership and more user demand, we’re optimistic that we can keep this campground open.”
The Hanging Dog Recreation Area, of which the campground is part, also includes a variety of hiking and biking trails that have remained open.
