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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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Flanners Beach/Neuse River Campground

Site Open
Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
Located under tall pines and hardwoods, each of the 40 campsites is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring and lantern poles. Two of these sites only allow double occupancy. Electrical hookups are…

Hanging Dog Recreation Area

Site Open
Biking Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking
Just five miles from Murphy, N.C., Hanging Dog Recreation Area is a great destination for a scenic drive or for a day outing with family and friends.Get in the Water.  Hanging Dog Recreation Area…

Harmon Den Horsecamp

Site Open
Horse Riding and Camping Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
**THIS IS A RESERVATION ONLY CAMPGROUND** There are no walk up/first come first serve sitesSet in a remote area and accessed by the interstate, this 10-site horse camp offers a variety of recreation,…

Horse Cove Campground

Site Open
The campground is near the entrance to Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest. The main portion of the campground is closed indefinitely due to a water system issue. The lower 8 sites are open year round.…

Hurricane Creek Horse & Primitive Campground

Site Open
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning
This primitive camping area is located in the midst of a multitude of trails for hikers and horseback riders. A horse camp Is available with stalls. A vault toilet and fire rings are available.…

Kimsey Creek Group Campground

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
A pleasant setting for a group camp. It is bordered by the Nantahala River, a native trout stream, and numerous hiking trails to adjoining mountain peaks are present. Three group sites with a…

Kuykendall Group Campground

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking
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…

Lake Powhatan Campground

Site Open
Biking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Scenic Drives Water Activities
Located in the Pisgah National Forest, Lake Powhatan Campground is a wooded site on the banks of Lake Powhatan with a swimming lake and beach. No boats are allowed on the lake. The campground borders…

Mortimer Campground

Biking Hiking
RV and tent camping, campground host on site. Flush toilets and shower are available. Picnic shelter on site. Seventeen RESERVATION ONLY sites are available at Mortimer Campground.

North Mills River Campground

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
Located just outside of Asheville, NC in the Pisgah National Forest, North Mills River is a shady, secluded campground. Scenic North Mills River runs through the campground, offering fishing and…