Discover Camping in North Carolina
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Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Park Service
Near Flat Rock, North Carolina
“I make it clear why I write as I do and why other poets write as they do. After hundreds of experiments I decided to go my own way in style and see what would happen.” Carl Sandburg's free verse style of poetry, journalism, biography, children's stories, prose writing, and social activism prov...
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Cheoah Point Beach
National Forests in North Carolina
Near Robbinsville, North Carolina
Cheoah Point Beach offers a designated swimming area and sandy beach surrounded by picnic tables and a large grassy lawn. A picnic pavilion offers group picnicking with views of the lake. Animals and alcohol are prohibited anywhere in the area. All visitors to the National Forest in North C...
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Cliffside Lake Shelters
National Forests in North Carolina
Cliffside Lake Recreation Area is a large Day Use area outside of Highlands, NC in Nantahala National Forest. The site offers access to Cliffside Lake where visitors can fish and swim. Cliffside is also home to several trailheads, including the popular Ranger Falls Trail. A $5 per car parking fee is...
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Crabtree Falls Campground
Blue Ridge Parkway
What many consider to be the hidden gem of Blue Ridge Parkway campgrounds, Crabtree Falls Campground offers a quiet serenity that appeals to campers as well as wildlife. It is a magical place when mist hangs in the air, as coyote and deer tiptoe through and barred owls call out. Crabtree Falls, a ...
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Davidson River
National Forests in North Carolina
Near Brevard, North Carolina
Davidson River Recreation Area offers camping and outdoor activities for the whole family. The campground boasts several loops of shaded campsites, as well as access to hiking trails, fishing spots, waterfalls and several nearby attractions within Pisgah National Forest. It lies just four miles west...
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Deep Creek Group Camp
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Near Cherokee, North Carolina
Located next to one of the most popular creeks in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Deep Creek Group Camp provides traditional primitive camping with the stunning backdrop of the mountains. Whether blanketed in bright wildflowers in the spring or vivid colors in the fall, the scenery at Deep ...
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Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Near Cherokee, North Carolina
Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion, surrounded by pristine mountain streams and clear blue skies, is the perfect mountain backdrop for your party or family get-together. Whether blanketed in bright wildflowers in the spring or vivid colors in the fall, the scenery at Deep Creek never disappoints.This well-k...
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Dam Site Shelter
W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir
Near Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Dam Site Park Shelter is located directly below W. Kerr Scott Dam's visitor center, and features a beautiful view of the dam & reservoir.The shelter offers eight, 8-foot picnic tables and two, 10-foot ADA-accessible picnic tables. Electric hook-ups are available. Along with scenic views, you can enj...
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Doughton Park Campground
Blue Ridge Parkway
Near Sparta, North Carolina
Nestled in a landscape of mountains, open meadows and pioneer cabins, Doughton Park Campground is surrounded by 30 miles (48 km) of hiking trails offering opportunities to view wildlife as well as get a feel for the lives of those who lived here long ago. Originally known as The Bluffs, the area cam...
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Dry Falls Pass
National Forests in North Carolina
Near Highlands, North Carolina
Open year-round. This area provides visitors the opportunity to get up close and personal to the 75-foot waterfall by following a trail right behind the falls, and an accessible overlook provides a beautiful view of the falls. Passes purchased for Dry Falls are also honored at Whiteside Mountain and...
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Flanners Beach Campground
National Forests in North Carolina
Near New Bern, North Carolina
Located in the Neuse River Recreation Area in eastern North Carolina, Flanners Beach Campground is situated on a bluff overlooking the scenic Neuse River and within a half-hour drive from the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. The campground is extreemly busy and reservations are reccamended...
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Fort Hamby Park
W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir
Near Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Fort Hamby Park is located on the north side of W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in western North Carolina. Constructed in the beautiful Yadkin River Valley, the lake offers extensive opportunities for outdoor recreational activities.The campground offers a thick canopy of forest on one side and the scen...
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Fish Dam Creek Park
W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir
Near Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Fish Dam Creek Shelter is located directly adjacent to W Kerr Scott's Dam. This shelter features a playground, and has a panoramic view of the reservoir.The Fish Dam Creek shelter offers eight, 8-foot picnic tables and one, 10-foot ADA-accessible picnic table. A water spigot and charcoal grill are ...
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Frisco Campground
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Near Frisco, North Carolina
Frisco Campground is part of Cape Hatteras National Seashore on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Camping here will put you in a prime location to experience the history, culture, and breathtaking beauty of North Carolina's barrier islands. On a walk around the Frisco Campground visitors can enjoy ...
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Great Island Cabin Camp
Cape Lookout National Seashore
Near Beaufort, North Carolina
Great Island Cabin Camp is located on South Core Banks within beautiful Cape Lookout National Seashore just off the mainland of North Carolina. The historic camp has been a favorite of fisherman and beach goers for many years. The camp can only be reached by boat, adding an element of both privac...
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Harmon Den Horse Campground
National Forests in North Carolina
Near Hot Springs, North Carolina
The Harmon Den Horse Campground is nestled on a mountainside beneath a forest of mixed hardwoods in the Pisgah National Forest. The camp is in a secluded area and the individual sites provide ample privacy. The campground is an ideal base for exploring the miles of nearby trails and enjoying the ...
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Holly Flats Campground
Cherokee National Forest
Near Columbus, North Carolina
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay fe...
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Jackrabbit Mountain
National Forests in North Carolina
Near Hayesville, North Carolina
Jackrabbit Mountain Campground offers scenic lakeside camping in the beautiful Nantahala National Forest of southwestern North Carolina. Campers can breathe the fresh air of the forest while enjoying numerous recreation activities, including hiking, picnicking, mountain biking, fishing and water spo...
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Jackrabbit Mountain Beach
National Forests in North Carolina
Near Hayesville, North Carolina
Jackrabbit Mountain Beach offers a designated swimming area and sandy beach surrounding by picnic tables and a large grassy lawn. A large restroom facility is available and a picnic pavilion offers group picnicking with views of the lake. Animals and alcohol are prohibited anywhere in the area. ...
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Julian Price Campground
Blue Ridge Parkway
Near Boone, North Carolina
Located along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway in the lush green expanses of North Carolina, Julian Price Campground is a top destination for boating, hiking, fishing and more. Whether it's for a family camping excursion or a peaceful getaway, this campground has something for everyone. Julian Price ...
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Keowee Park Shelter
W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir
Near Boomer, North Carolina
Keowee Park Shelter is located within Keowee Park at W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir in northwestern North Carolina.The gentle Yadkin River flows through its scenic namesake valley in the foothills of the eastern Blue Ridge Mountains. Forests of mixed hardwoods, including sycamore, poplar, oak and h...
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King'S Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (NC)
National Forests in North Carolina
Near Troy, North Carolina
King's Mountain Point Day Use Area is located on the shores of Badin Lake north of Troy, NC in Montgomery County. The biggest fishing hole in the Uwharrie National Forest is Badin Lake. This 5,350-acre impoundment of the Yadkin River was built in 1917 by the Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) to g...
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Kuykendall Group Camp
National Forests in North Carolina
Near Brevard, North Carolina
Large groups enjoy this cozy mountain campground in the Pisgah National Forest of western North Carolina. Ample opportunities for recreation exist in the area, including hiking, picnicking, scenic driving, swimming, fishing, mountain biking and more.Kuykendall Group Camp has a shaded camping area fo...
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Lake Powhatan
National Forests in North Carolina
Near Arden, North Carolina
Glamping sites are now available at Lake Powhatan! Experience nature and outdoor recreation without sacrificing the comforts and luxuries of home. Choose one of 12 custom designed, fully furnished canvas platform tents in the heart of the national forest for your next mountain adventure, only 10 m...
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Long Point Cabin Camp
Cape Lookout National Seashore
Near Atlantic, North Carolina
**Due to the amount of damage inflicted by Hurricane Dorian in September 2019, Long Point Cabins are not available. Please check the Current Conditions page on the park website for status.**. Long Point Cabin Camp is located on North Core Banks within beautiful Cape Lookout National Seasho...
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Lake Powhatan Glamping
National Forests in North Carolina
Near Arden, North Carolina
Located just minutes from the popular city of Asheville, North Carolina, Lake Powhatan Glamping is the perfect, all inclusive getaway. The campground is convenient to a variety of cultural and natural attractions, including art and music venues, shopping, breweries, restaurants, and scenic drives on...
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Linville Falls Campground
Blue Ridge Parkway
Near Newland, North Carolina
Located in a dense pine canopy, within hiking distance of Linville Gorge, and along the famous Blue Ridge Parkway, Linville Falls Campground is an ideal location for your next family camping excursion. Linville River, which winds beside the campground, is stocked for fishing, and the location is ce...
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Linville Gorge Wilderness Overnight Permits - 3 Days in Advance
National Forests in North Carolina
Near Morganton, North Carolina
In order to maintain solitude consistent with Wilderness character, an overnight camping permit is needed on weekends May through October. Permits are only required for overnight camping within the designated Wilderness boundary. Camping on Hawksbill and Shortoff are examples of popular camping ar...
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Linville Gorge Wilderness Overnight Permits - Full Month in Advance
National Forests in North Carolina
Near Morganton, North Carolina
In order to maintain solitude consistent with Wilderness character, an overnight camping permit is needed on weekends May through October. Permits are only required for overnight camping within the designated Wilderness boundary. Camping on Hawksbill and Shortoff are examples of popular camping a...
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Mount Pisgah Campground
Blue Ridge Parkway
Near Canton, North Carolina
One of the most popular of the Parkway's campgrounds, Mount Pisgah Campground is perched in the rolling mountains of western North Carolina on the southernmost end of the famous Blue Ridge Parkway. Surrounded by dense hardwood forests at an elevation of 4980 feet, it offers shady, cool respite from...
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Mortimer Campground
National Forests in North Carolina
Mortimer Campground is a small campground nestled within the Wilson Creek Wild and Scenic River Corridor south of Grandfather Mountain. Located at the site of an old Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp, the 17-site campground is surrounded by lush forests, gentle streams, and a large scenic river...
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North Mills River
National Forests in North Carolina
Near Horse Shoe, North Carolina
North Mills River Campground is a rustic mountain getaway in Pisgah National Forest in western North Carolina. Located just outside the popular city of Asheville, the campground provides access to a variety of cultural and natural attractions, including an arboretum, the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway an...
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Ocracoke Campground
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Near Ocracoke, North Carolina
Located in the famous Outer Banks area of the stunning North Carolina coast, this campground is perfect for a beach getaway trip.Ocracoke Campground sits on a barrier island along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The shore a recreational oasis for beach lovers. This ribbon of sand provides some ...
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Oyster Point Campground
National Forests in North Carolina
Near Newport, North Carolina
Oyster Point Campground is located on the banks of the Newport River, near the town of Newport, NC. The campground is just a short drive to the beaches of Atlantic Beach, NC and other coastal fishing destinations. The campground can get very busy and reservations are reccamended but must be made 3 ...
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Oregon Inlet Campground
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Near Nags Head, North Carolina
Oregon Inlet Campground is the northernmost campground on Cape Hatteras National Seashore. When camping here, you are within a short distance of the full service town of Nags Head to the north, and the world class fishing at Oregon Inlet to the south.For facility specific information, please call (2...
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Pink Beds Picnic Shelter
National Forests in North Carolina
Near Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
The Pink Beds Picnic Shelter is the larger of two available shelters. It is adjacent to the Cradle of Forestry in America, a 6,500 acre historic site commemorating the beginning of forest conservation in the United States.The area has a flush toilet restroom, 21 picnic tables, grills, an old Civili...
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