Great Southern Destinations to Enjoy Fall Foliage

Fall is one of the best times to take a trip in your RV. Not only are there fewer people on the road, but the weather is cooler, and the scenery in many places across the United States is nothing less than gorgeous.

So, with autumn quickly approaching, here are some of our favorite southern RV trips for you to consider:

• Great Smoky Mountains – We’re a little biased, but there’s nothing like the sight of these majestic mountains when the leaves are turning. You’ll see an array of beautiful colors and not just in October – those fall hues will last well into November. Trust us, if you’re looking for stunning Southern autumn views, you have to visit the Smoky Mountains, located in Tennessee and North Carolina. There are also magnificent waterfalls, lots to do, and some incredible camping locations.
• Fall Creek Falls – This vast park, located in Tennessee, features impressive fall colors, waterfalls, creeks, gorges, and plenty of excellent trails to explore. Boasting 26,000 acres, this state park also features one of the tallest waterfalls in the East – 256-foot high Fall Creek Falls.
• Desoto State Park - If you’ve ever been to Lookout Mountain in Alabama, you’ll remember this state park, which takes on new life in the fall. Rich with gorgeous flowers and trees, there are also dazzling waterfalls, plenty of great camping, kayaking, fishing, hiking, and more to enjoy during your visit.
• Ozark-St. Francis National Forest – Arkansas is a great place to see the fall foliage, especially here where the vast number of maple, hickory, and oak trees explode with color every October. Covering more than a million acres and located in northern Arkansas, visitors can enjoy a number of activities, including camping, boating, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, kayaking, and lots more.
• The Blue Ridge Parkway  - Known for its outstanding beauty, the parkway, the country’s longest linear park, runs for 469 miles through Virginia and North Carolina, linking Great Smoky Mountain National Park and Shenandoah National Park. During October – usually mid to late month – you’ll see plenty of folks along the way hoping to hit the parkway at just the right moment when the scarlet sourwoods, orange sassafras, and golden poplars are at their peak of color.
• Dahlonega, Ga. – Located in the North Georgia Mountains, the best time to see the magnificent hues here is in late September. Just 65 miles from Atlanta, plenty of fall festivals, vineyard tours, and hiking and camping opportunities are available for the hundreds of thousands of leaf-lookers who visit each fall.
• Nantahala National Forest – Located in Macon County, N.C., this area is known for its stunning fall colors, as well as its spectacular waterfalls. At high-elevation, above 4500 feet, red, crimson, and orange colors can be seen among the sugar maples and mountain maples, yellow hues are displayed with beech and yellow birch, and red displayed with serviceberry, red oak, and high-bush blueberry leaves as well as mountain ash berries.
• Shenandoah National Park - The distinctive colors of Shenandoah usually start showing up in early October. We suggest a leisurely drive along Skyline Drive, which is 105 miles long and features 75 overlooks. There are also plenty of fun things to do, including camping, hiking, and picnicking along the way

This is just a tiny sampling of all of the incredible places in the South to see the fall foliage – but it’s a great start. Here’s hoping you hit the road in your Crowder RV over the new couple of months to enjoy this brilliantly beautiful country of ours!

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