Rainbow Springs Homes for sale | Nantahala National Forest Land | Nantahala RiverTwo new listings in Rainbow Springs just hit the market. 616 Grouse Mountain Rd.  and 3194 Water Gauge Rd. High in the Nantahala North Carolina Mountains is a special place called Rainbow Springs were only the fortunate few get to enjoy.  This land located on the Nantahala River was sold off in 1988 to the public by Duke Power Company.Rainbow Springs is a private part of the River and is the Head of the Nantahala Lake.  Some properties get to enjoy both.  This property is surrounded by the United States Forestry Service land.Rainbow Springs property owners get to enjoy Deeded fishing rights on the private part of the River.  The Nantahala River in Rainbow Springs is NOT a “fly-fishing only” stream nor is it... 04/17/2013

Home JUST SOLD in the Nantahala Mountains North Carolina  Foreclosure.  Listed and Sold with Re/Max Elite Realty Franklin,NCSorry you missed out on this Farm House with 8.4 acres tucked up on a knoll in the Nantahala Mountains.  High up in the Nantahala Mountains less than 1 mile to Fly Fishing.  Genuine character is expressed in the old Farm House. With 8.40 Acres there are plenty of other building spots.  If you are handy you could have this back to life in no time.  Search for your home in the mountains here.  Living in the Nantahala National Forest there are a few things you would have to adjust to.  For instance during the Spring, Summer and Fall months this place is a mad house for White Water Rafting, Fly fishing, Canoe, Kayaking, Hiking and Motorcycling.  If your the outdoors-ma... 03/03/2013

Nantahala River | Rainbow Springs | Franklin, NC  It is one of the most special places around here to a selected few who are fortunate enough to own property in there.  It is surrounded by the US Forestry Service lands and the Nantahala River flows right threw it into the Nantahala Lake and on to Fontana Dam.  The Nantahala River in Rainbow Springs is NOT a “fly-fishing only” stream nor is it “catch & release” stream. The NC “wild trout natural bait waters” “single hook” mountain trout regulations apply, which means it is open for fishing year round, day light hours only, bait is allowed, no treble hooks, and the daily limit is 4 trout over 7 inches per property owner. Some property owners believe because it is private waters and stocked privately, those regulations do not apply.  It is... 06/28/2012

Are YOU a Local Expert for your area? If not it's Time to go FISHING! I wrote a post back in January of 2010 about The Nantahala River/Rainbow Springs area in Macon County Franklin, NC mainly about how its protected, the fishing rights and a rare salmon run in the Fall every year.  It is a unusual area and mostly very private and surrounded by the Nantahala Forestry Lands.   I was working with a very fun nice couple from Alabama back in 2009/2010 that were looking for a second home here in the mountains of Western NC.  We were all over Macon County Franklin, NC and over the mountain to Sylva, NC that is normally out of my area but wanted me to travel if I would.  We share MLS but its not my territory per say and neither is Nantahala even though its in Macon County where I live.   We end... 04/16/2011

421 BEN CREEK ROAD NANTAHALA, NC 28781 JUST SOLD! Listed: $150,000 Sold $125,000 I knew this property would not last long on the market even in these conditions when I listed it!  Its One of the most unique properties you will find here in the Mountains.  A rare Gem that does not hit the market very often.  It Boarders USFS on 2 sides and this is the last parcel of its kind on this state maintained road.  Its in the forest of Nantahala and the property elevations was over 3000 feet. Cool, quiet and tranquil. Rushing Ben Creek is what you will hear & beauty of nature is what you will see. As soon as I drove up I could feel the blood pressure drop.   Close to activities hiking, rafting,& boating in Lake Nantahala. Primitive camping cabin on site. Septic system installed for a new home to ... 11/21/2010

    In a beautiful part of the Nantahala National Forest near Standing Indian Campground is this little jewel of a waterfall called Big Laurel Falls. A short .6 mile hike that follows the path of an old logging railroad, the trail meanders along a raging noisy Big Laurel Branch creek with lots of big boulders.        Although most books rate this trail as easy, I would say due to the root rutted trail it is more on the easy side of moderate. There are no steep grades on the hike only mild inclines and descents but the rough trail makes it a cautious hike in some areas making the half mile distance seem further then it is.    Once there however, you are rewarded with a beautiful falls and an overall enjoyable a hike with unusal trees and lots of rhodadendron along the way. One warning t... 07/26/2010

Franklin, NC ~ Just Sold in Rainbow Springs ~ Nantahala Forest in Franklin, NC I get really excited when the new home owners are so ecstatic about their home purchase on the Nantahala River and the head of the Lake.  Its rare when a home is for sale in Rainbow Springs, Nantahala, NC.  People who purchase here do so in mind to keep it forever.  Who wouldn't fall in love with this area.  Bordered by the USFS and along Nantahala River where the locals boast of the fly fishing, tubing and boating.      Congratulations to Reed & Karen who are the lucky new owners of this awesome home and vacation spot.  May this home bring you joy for many years to come! Thanks, June Tassillo 02/15/2010