Top Campgrounds near Balsam
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Moonshine Creek Campground Resort
Hide Away Hill Acres
From $40/night
Cross Creek RV Park
Sunburst
Sunburst is a small camping facility featuring a single row of campsites equipped with picnic tables, tent pads, lantern posts, and campfire rings with grills. It offers restrooms with flush toilets and on-site firewood sales.
Riverbend Campground
From $5/night
Balsam Mountain Campground
Balsam Mountain Campground is situated in a remote area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, providing a secluded environment for visitors. This location allows for a variety of recreational activities away from the crowds found in other park a...
Balsam Lake Lodge
Balsam Lake Lodge is located in the 39,000-acre Roy Taylor Forest within Nantahala National Forest, offering stunning views of Balsam Lake. Since opening to the public in 1982, it has been used for group meetings and recreational activities. The l...
Flaming Arrow Campground
Elk Valley Farm RV Resort
Creekside at Wild Rock
From $50/night
Cherokee Family Adventure RV Resort
Cherokee / Great Smokies KOA Holiday
Sun Retreats Nantahala
Fort Wilderness RV Park & Campground
Cataloochee Horse Camp
Cataloochee Horse Camp, located in the picturesque Cataloochee Valley, provides access to some of the best horseback riding trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Renowned for its rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes, the park is ...
Cataloochee Campground
Cataloochee Campground is situated in the historic and secluded Cataloochee Valley within Smoky Mountain National Park. It provides visitors with opportunities for various recreational activities, such as hiking and fishing, in a less crowded envi...
Tow String Horse Camp
Tow String Horse Camp, located in the North Carolina section of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offers a scenic camping experience for horse riders with extensive horse trails. The park is famous for its rich biodiversity and beautiful landsc...
Round Bottom Horse Camp
Round Bottom Horse Camp, located in the North Carolina section of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offers stunning horse trails amid beautiful scenery throughout the seasons. The park is renowned for its rich biodiversity and cultural heritage...
From $30/night
Cataloochee Group Camp
Cataloochee Group Camp is located in the remote and historic Cataloochee Valley, surrounded by rugged mountains that offer great hiking and fishing opportunities. Its secluded setting allows visitors to experience the beauty of the Smoky Mountains...
Smokemont Campground
Smokemont Campground is located in the picturesque Great Smoky Mountains National Park, known for its rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes. It serves as a perfect spot for outdoor enthusiasts. The park is celebrated for its ancient mountains ...
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Moonshine Creek Campground Resort
Hide Away Hill Acres
From $40/night
Cross Creek RV Park
Sunburst
Sunburst is a small camping facility featuring a single row of campsites equipped with picnic tables, tent pads, lantern posts, and campfire rings with grills. It offers restrooms with flush toilets and on-site firewood sales.
Riverbend Campground
From $5/night
Balsam Mountain Campground
Balsam Mountain Campground is situated in a remote area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, providing a secluded environment for visitors. This location allows for a variety of recreational activities away from the crowds found in other park a...
Balsam Lake Lodge
Balsam Lake Lodge is located in the 39,000-acre Roy Taylor Forest within Nantahala National Forest, offering stunning views of Balsam Lake. Since opening to the public in 1982, it has been used for group meetings and recreational activities. The l...
Flaming Arrow Campground
Elk Valley Farm RV Resort
Creekside at Wild Rock
From $50/night
Cherokee Family Adventure RV Resort
Cherokee / Great Smokies KOA Holiday
Sun Retreats Nantahala
Fort Wilderness RV Park & Campground
Cataloochee Horse Camp
Cataloochee Horse Camp, located in the picturesque Cataloochee Valley, provides access to some of the best horseback riding trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Renowned for its rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes, the park is ...
Cataloochee Campground
Cataloochee Campground is situated in the historic and secluded Cataloochee Valley within Smoky Mountain National Park. It provides visitors with opportunities for various recreational activities, such as hiking and fishing, in a less crowded envi...
Tow String Horse Camp
Tow String Horse Camp, located in the North Carolina section of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offers a scenic camping experience for horse riders with extensive horse trails. The park is famous for its rich biodiversity and beautiful landsc...
Round Bottom Horse Camp
Round Bottom Horse Camp, located in the North Carolina section of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offers stunning horse trails amid beautiful scenery throughout the seasons. The park is renowned for its rich biodiversity and cultural heritage...
From $30/night
Cataloochee Group Camp
Cataloochee Group Camp is located in the remote and historic Cataloochee Valley, surrounded by rugged mountains that offer great hiking and fishing opportunities. Its secluded setting allows visitors to experience the beauty of the Smoky Mountains...
Smokemont Campground
Smokemont Campground is located in the picturesque Great Smoky Mountains National Park, known for its rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes. It serves as a perfect spot for outdoor enthusiasts. The park is celebrated for its ancient mountains ...
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Balsam has 165 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Sun Retreats Nantahala is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
Campgrounds near Balsam vary in distance from the city center. Use our map view to filter by location and find the most convenient option for your trip.
Many campgrounds near Balsam welcome pets. Cataloochee Campground is a great pet-friendly option. Use the pet-friendly filter on our search page to find more properties that accommodate your furry companions.
Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
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