Rainbow Springs Campground/Hostel

[tribes]

I had read somewhere on WB that Rainbow Springs Campground near Dick's Crrek Gap/ Hiawassee has shut down. Is this true??? Thanks in advance

TRI BES

[Kerosene]

It appears to be. Check out this thread: http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=5566

[tribes]

I got confirmation from Gardenville today that the Campground @ Rainbow Springs is no longer in existence. He called Mtn Crossings @ Neel's Gap and they gave him an answer this afternoon. Apparently it was sold and will be subdivided or something. Such is life with development on the east coast. I will plan on staying in Hiawassee instead.

tri bes

[tribes]

I meant to say I will hitch into Franklin instead of staying @ Rainbow Springs. Dicks Creek Gap/Hiawasee is the Blueberry Patch. My bad...

[TakeABreak]

Getting a ride from Winding Stair gap should not be that hard. I lived near there prior to my 2000 hike, I personally did stop there, because of the distance, but for other reason, the people in that area are really nice.

[tribes]

Hotels in Franklin appear to be cheap enough if four hikers split a room. It would probably cost 10-15 bucks if split four ways at most places listed in companion and wingy. Thanks for the heads up on the hitch. I am from the north and am just used to overpriced hotels everywhere.