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Smokemont Group Camp
Smokemont Group Camp is located in the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park, known for its diverse ecosystem and rich Southern Appalachian culture. This sunny campground provides an excellent backdrop for group camping trips. The park is ...
Collins Creek Picnic Pavilion
Collins Creek offers a beautiful setting for gatherings, nestled in scenic mountain ranges and near clear streams. The area is stunning year-round, featuring vibrant wildflowers in spring and colorful foliage in fall. It is an ideal location for p...
Cheoah Point Cabin 1
Cheoah Point Cabin 1 is located in the Cheoah Point Recreation Area within Nantahala National Forest, surrounded by mixed hardwood forest. It is part of a campground with tent and RV sites on a peninsula in Santeetlah Lake. The cabin is available ...
Cheoah Point Cabin 2
Cheoah Point Cabin 2 is located in the Cheoah Point Recreation Area within Nantahala National Forest, offering views of Santeetlah Lake. The cabin is part of a campground with tent and RV sites, surrounded by a mixed hardwood forest. It is availab...
Cove Creek Upper Group Camp
Cove Creek Upper Group Camp is a scenic group campsite in the Appalachian Mountains that can host up to 60 people. It provides year-round activities such as hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and picnicking. The camp is surrounded by lush forests a...
Cove Creek Lower Group Camp
Cove Creek Lower Group Camp is a group campsite in the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina, accommodating up to 60 people. It provides year-round activities such as hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and picnicking. The camp is situated...
Pink Beds Picnic Shelter
The Pink Beds Picnic Shelter operates on a first-come, first-served basis during winter, with reservations resuming in early April, weather permitting. Restrooms are closed for the season and unavailable at the picnic area. This shelter is the lar...
Mount Pisgah Campground
Mount Pisgah Campground, located in western North Carolina on the Blue Ridge Parkway, offers a scenic retreat at 4,980 feet elevation, surrounded by dense hardwood forests. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking sunrise and sunset views from nearby overl...
Wolf Ford Horse Camp
Wolf Ford Horse Camp is a reservation-only campground in the Pisgah Ranger District, designed for equestrian use and offering access to extensive trails, creeks, and waterfalls. Located 3.2 miles down Yellow Gap Road, it serves as a serene base fo...
Deep Creek Campground (NC)
Deep Creek Campground in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers traditional primitive camping with beautiful mountain scenery year-round. It features 92 individual sites equipped with grills, tables, and campfire rings, though there are no...
Deep Creek Group Camp
Deep Creek Group Camp, located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offers traditional primitive camping with stunning mountain scenery. It features 92 individual sites equipped with grills, tables, and campfire rings, along with flush toil...
The Great Outdoors RV Park
Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion
Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion offers a beautiful mountain setting for gatherings, surrounded by clear skies and pristine streams. The area is picturesque year-round, featuring vibrant wildflowers in spring and stunning fall colors. It's an ideal loca...
Big Bear's RV Park
Mi Mountain Campground
White Pine South Group Camp
White Pine South Group Camp is a year-round tent camping site in the Appalachian Mountains, accommodating groups of up to 25 people. Located along Avery Creek, it offers various recreational activities like hiking, swimming, and fishing. The camp ...
Big Creek Campground (Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
Big Creek Campground is a tent-only site in a remote area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, featuring flushing toilets and potable water. It offers a short walk from parking and is accompanied by the soothing sounds of Big Creek. The campgro...
Kuykendall Group Camp
Kuykendall Group Camp is a cozy campground in the Pisgah National Forest, ideal for large groups. The area offers a variety of recreational activities such as hiking, picnicking, swimming, fishing, and mountain biking. It's a perfect spot for enjo...
Brookview RV
Davidson River
Davidson River Recreation Area provides family-friendly camping and outdoor activities, featuring shaded campsites and access to hiking, fishing, and waterfalls within Pisgah National Forest. Located four miles west of Brevard and under an hour fr...
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Smokemont Group Camp
Smokemont Group Camp is located in the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park, known for its diverse ecosystem and rich Southern Appalachian culture. This sunny campground provides an excellent backdrop for group camping trips. The park is ...
Collins Creek Picnic Pavilion
Collins Creek offers a beautiful setting for gatherings, nestled in scenic mountain ranges and near clear streams. The area is stunning year-round, featuring vibrant wildflowers in spring and colorful foliage in fall. It is an ideal location for p...
Cheoah Point Cabin 1
Cheoah Point Cabin 1 is located in the Cheoah Point Recreation Area within Nantahala National Forest, surrounded by mixed hardwood forest. It is part of a campground with tent and RV sites on a peninsula in Santeetlah Lake. The cabin is available ...
Cheoah Point Cabin 2
Cheoah Point Cabin 2 is located in the Cheoah Point Recreation Area within Nantahala National Forest, offering views of Santeetlah Lake. The cabin is part of a campground with tent and RV sites, surrounded by a mixed hardwood forest. It is availab...
Cove Creek Upper Group Camp
Cove Creek Upper Group Camp is a scenic group campsite in the Appalachian Mountains that can host up to 60 people. It provides year-round activities such as hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and picnicking. The camp is surrounded by lush forests a...
Cove Creek Lower Group Camp
Cove Creek Lower Group Camp is a group campsite in the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina, accommodating up to 60 people. It provides year-round activities such as hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and picnicking. The camp is situated...
Pink Beds Picnic Shelter
The Pink Beds Picnic Shelter operates on a first-come, first-served basis during winter, with reservations resuming in early April, weather permitting. Restrooms are closed for the season and unavailable at the picnic area. This shelter is the lar...
Mount Pisgah Campground
Mount Pisgah Campground, located in western North Carolina on the Blue Ridge Parkway, offers a scenic retreat at 4,980 feet elevation, surrounded by dense hardwood forests. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking sunrise and sunset views from nearby overl...
Wolf Ford Horse Camp
Wolf Ford Horse Camp is a reservation-only campground in the Pisgah Ranger District, designed for equestrian use and offering access to extensive trails, creeks, and waterfalls. Located 3.2 miles down Yellow Gap Road, it serves as a serene base fo...
Deep Creek Campground (NC)
Deep Creek Campground in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers traditional primitive camping with beautiful mountain scenery year-round. It features 92 individual sites equipped with grills, tables, and campfire rings, though there are no...
Deep Creek Group Camp
Deep Creek Group Camp, located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offers traditional primitive camping with stunning mountain scenery. It features 92 individual sites equipped with grills, tables, and campfire rings, along with flush toil...
The Great Outdoors RV Park
Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion
Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion offers a beautiful mountain setting for gatherings, surrounded by clear skies and pristine streams. The area is picturesque year-round, featuring vibrant wildflowers in spring and stunning fall colors. It's an ideal loca...
Big Bear's RV Park
Mi Mountain Campground
White Pine South Group Camp
White Pine South Group Camp is a year-round tent camping site in the Appalachian Mountains, accommodating groups of up to 25 people. Located along Avery Creek, it offers various recreational activities like hiking, swimming, and fishing. The camp ...
Big Creek Campground (Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
Big Creek Campground is a tent-only site in a remote area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, featuring flushing toilets and potable water. It offers a short walk from parking and is accompanied by the soothing sounds of Big Creek. The campgro...
Kuykendall Group Camp
Kuykendall Group Camp is a cozy campground in the Pisgah National Forest, ideal for large groups. The area offers a variety of recreational activities such as hiking, picnicking, swimming, fishing, and mountain biking. It's a perfect spot for enjo...
Brookview RV
Davidson River
Davidson River Recreation Area provides family-friendly camping and outdoor activities, featuring shaded campsites and access to hiking, fishing, and waterfalls within Pisgah National Forest. Located four miles west of Brevard and under an hour fr...
Balsam, North Carolina
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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, Collins Creek Picnic Pavilion is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
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Many campgrounds near Balsam welcome pets. Deep Creek Group Camp 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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