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Camping & Cabins

There is nothing quite like spending an evening away from home at one of America’s thousands of public land recreational area campsites. Whether you seek the solitude of a backcountry camping site or a convenient place for you and your family to pitch a tent or park an RV, there are plenty of places to camp in our parks, national seashores, lakeshores, forests and wilderness areas. Campsite fees, visitation fees and seasonal restrictions vary from site to site. In some cases, campsites can be reserved in advance.

For reservations, call 877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov.

Call our TDD Line at 877-833-6777 from 10 a.m. – 12 a.m. (Eastern Time Zone).

You can call the ranger station if you have additional questions about facilities and activities. Contact information found here.

Camping is limited in the following ways: 

  1. Visitors may only camp for 14 days or less in a 30-day period.
  2. Visitors may not move campsites to a spot within 10 miles of the previous site just to start a new 14 day stay. Total time in the area must not exceed 30 days.
  3. Someone must be physically present at the campsite on the first night after setting up.
  4. Visitors may not leave camping gear unattended for more than 24 hours.
  5. Visitors must remove all camping gear and personal belongings prior to leaving.
  6. Camping is not permitted within 1,000 feet of a road open to public vehicle traffic on the Pisgah Ranger District.

You can book up to 6 months in advance of the arrival date for Campsites, Look-Outs, and Cabins. You can book up to 12 months in advance of the arrival date for Group Campsites. For additional questions see the help page.

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Ammons Branch Campground

Site Open
Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
Dispersed camping along Bull Pen Road. Four dispersed sites are available with picnic tables and lantern hangers. A pit toilet is available. Please pack in and pack out.

Appletree Group Campground

Water Activities Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Sleep under the Stars.  Looking for a campsite for a group of people near the Nantahala River? The four sites at Appletree Group Campground accommodates two sites (A and D) for up to 25 people each…

Arrowhead Campground

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Water Activities
Arrowhead Campground has 48 sites for Tent/RV camping. Sites #46-#49 are tent only. All sites, except for site #23, are accessible to people with disabilities. Each site has a table, grill, fire…

Badin Horse Camp or Old Horse Camp

Site Open
Horse Riding and Camping
This is a primitive camping area where people camp in self contained RV/Horse Trailers. It is located in an open field with tie outs for the horses. No amenities available.Campers must take their…

Badin Lake Campground

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Bordering the lakeshore and under the shade of pines and hardwoods, Badin Lake Campground offers a year-round retreat for swimmers, boaters, and anglers. The campground has 35 non-electric sites for…

Badin Lake Group Camp

Site Open
Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking Hiking
Badin Group Camp was developed for use by clubs, families and other groups up to 50 people. The camp includes three separate areas each with tables, grills and tent pads. Two vault toilet…

Balsam Lake Lodge

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking Water Activities
Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains on the Nantahala District, Balsam Lake Lodge offers a special getaway for groups who reserve the whole facility for $170 on weekdays to $200 on weekends, per…

Black Mountain Campground

Site Temporarily Closed
Hiking Picnicking Outdoor Science and Learning Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
The campground offers 37 primitive campsites with 3 campsites with electric hookups. The campsites are equipped with picnic tables, tent pads, lantern posts and campfire rings with grills. The…

Blue Valley Dispersed Camping

Site Open
Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning Water Activities
Dispersed camping in the Blue Valley area. Approximately 22 dispersed sites are available, and most have fire rings and picnic tables. A pit toilet is available. Please pack in and pack out. Wilson…

Briar Bottom Group Campground

Site Temporarily Closed
Picnicking Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
In the shadow of Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak in the Eastern US, and bordering the South Toe River, Briar Bottom Group Campground is a mecca for people who enjoy the outdoors and recreation, such…