Stay in an RV, Tent, or Cabin near Banner Elk, North Carolina, United States

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139 campgrounds 754 available sites
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Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)

Greeneville, TN · 26.6 mi from Banner Elk

4.5 (815 reviews)

Rock Creek Recreation Area, located near Erwin, TN, features facilities built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, including a creek-fed pond and bathhouse. At an elevation of 2.3 ft, it offers a cool retreat from summer heat. Visitors...

  • RV sites: 24
  • Tent sites: 32
  • Potable Water
  • Pet friendly
  • Showers
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Jacobs Creek Campground (TN)

Bristol, TN · 28.4 mi from Banner Elk

4.5 (82 reviews)

Jacobs Creek Campground, located by South Holston Lake in Tennessee, is currently closed due to hurricane conditions. It features 27 campsites, with 23 available for reservation, and offers amenities like warm showers and on-site hosts. A Day-Use ...

  • Tent sites: 23
  • Pet friendly
  • Dump station on site
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Backbone Rock Campground

Shady Valley, TN · 29.9 mi from Banner Elk

4.5 (159 reviews)

Backbone Rock Campground will open for the 2026 season on April 27, with the day-use area facilities available starting March 16. Located at 2.1 ft in northern Johnson County, it features 10 campsites along Beaverdam Creek, making it ideal for sum...

  • RV sites: 10
  • Tent sites: 10
  • Potable Water
  • Pet friendly
Closed for Season

Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area

Burnsville, NC · 31 mi from Banner Elk

4.3 (341 reviews)

Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area is located in the picturesque Pisgah National Forest. It offers activities such as swimming, fishing, tubing, hiking, camping, and picnicking for small to medium-sized groups. Visitors can enjoy relaxation in the ...

  • RV sites: 17
  • Tent sites: 20
  • General Store
  • Pet friendly
  • Restrooms
  • Lake Access

Pole Position Campground

Bristol, TN · 31.9 mi from Banner Elk

5.0 (5 reviews)

Pole Position Campground offers nearly 400 full-hookup campsites near Bristol Motor Speedway, providing convenient access for race fans. The campground features three tiers of leveled camping, a spacious bathhouse, and large campsites for a comfor...

  • Power Service
  • Wi Fi
  • Picnic Table
  • Pet friendly
Closed for Season

Warrior Creek

Boomer, NC · 33 mi from Banner Elk

4.5 (487 reviews)

Warrior Creek is situated on the south side of W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in western North Carolina. The area is set in the picturesque Yadkin River Valley and provides numerous outdoor recreational opportunities.

  • RV sites: 55
  • Tent sites: 63
  • Showers
  • Dump station on site

Keowee Park Shelter

Boomer, NC · 33.1 mi from Banner Elk

5.0 (8 reviews)

Keowee Park Shelter is situated in Keowee Park, which is part of the W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir in northwestern North Carolina. It offers a scenic location for gatherings and outdoor activities. The park is known for its recreational opportun...

  • Playground

Explore Banner Elk, NC

Banner Elk, North Carolina

Population: 1,473

Nearby city: Johnson City, TN

Approx. 29 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 3,704 ft

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Explore Banner Elk, NC

Banner Elk, North Carolina

Population: 1,473

Nearby city: Johnson City, TN

Approx. 29 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 3,704 ft

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