Fishing, Golf & More Outdoors | Franklin, NC Official Tourism Site

Fishing, Golf & More in Franklin, North Carolina

Franklin, NC is a place where there are endless recreation opportunities as you take to the great outdoors.

Grab your rod and reel and try your hand at snagging wild and native mountain trout. Hit the links for a relaxing day of golf. Plus our four distinct seasons provide access to water and snow skiiing as well.

Wherever your adventure leads you, Franklin, NC makes a great home base to discover the fantastic outdoors of the mountains of Western North Carolina.

Fly Fishing

The streams surrounding Franklin, NC offer some of the best trout fishing you'll find anywhere.

Fish the Cullasaja or Little Tennesee Rivers or be more adventurous and take to some of the hidden back streams in the Nantahala National Forest.

Golf

Franklin Golf Course is a 9 Hole Course located within the city limits of Franklin. It offers a challenging day of fun.

Mill Creek Resort & Country Club features an 18 Hole Course nestled in a beautiful valley with great mountain views.

Skiing

Franklin, NC makes a great home base to hit the slopes in the winter. Within one hour you'll find great mountain skiing.

In the summer months, folks love to take to Lake Nantahala and do a bit of water skiing and even wakeboarding.