Top Campgrounds near Bryson City
Popular Filters
Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping Areas
Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping is a unique camping experience at designated areas across Center Hill's 415 miles of shoreline. Primitive camping offers a unique rustic lake front camping experience. Remote locations along the shoreline offer c...
West Dam
West Dam Recreation Area is one of the most popular parks on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. With 70,000 acres of surface-area and 1,000+ miles of shoreline, J. Strom Thurmond Lake provides excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and pi...
Long Branch
Long Branch Campground is located below Center Hill Dam on the scenic Caney Fork River in central Tennessee's Highland Rim. Above the dam, the lake stretches 64 miles up the river, where visitors come to enjoy boating, fishing and water sports. ...
From $30/night
Basin Cove Backcountry Camping
Basin Cove backcountry is a primitive campground in Doughton Park, North Carolina, accessible via multiple trails. It features eight campsites with fire rings and food storage, but lacks toilets and safe water sources. Visitors should be aware of ...
Wartrace Ck Rec Area
Wartrace Creek Recreation Area is located on Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, just nine miles from Gainesboro, TN. The lake itself was named after one of America's outstanding statesmen and one of Tennessee's finest volunteers. Hu...
Eagles Nest Campground
From $35/night
Salt Lick Creek
Salt Lick Creek Campground is situated on Cordell Hull Lake, 10 miles from Gainesboro, TN, and named after a notable statesman from Tennessee. The lake offers various recreational activities such as boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and hunting....
From $20/night
Salt Lick Cove Campground
From $65/night
Defeated Creek Park
Defeated Creek Park Campground sits along the banks of Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, just seven miles from Carthage, Tennessee. The lake was named after Cordell Hull, a politician that was born in the foothills of the Cumbe...
From $36/night
Tailwater Rec Area
Tailwater Recreation Area is located just below Cordell Hull Lake and Dam on the Cumberland River System, outside the town of Carthage, TN. The lake itself was named after one of America's outstanding statesmen and one of Tennessee's finest volunt...
Fishtrap Lake Shelters
Nestled among mountains and dense forests, the Fishtrap Lake area will appeal to anyone who loves boating, fishing or hiking. A man-made lake surrounded by natural beauty, Fishtrap Lake was created to help control flooding along the Ohio and Big ...
Lakeside at Driftwood
From $35/night
Driftwood Family Campground
Blue Springs Gap Cabin
Blue Springs Gap Cabin is located high on a mountaintop near Camp, Virginia, giving visitors the feeling of being on top of the world. The space has three comfortable bedrooms, a kitchen and a living room. Electricity and flush toilet add modern c...
From $45/night
Comer's Rock Recreation Area
This historic log picnic shelter was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It is located next to Comers Rock Campground in the heart of the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.
Iron Mountain Horse Camp
From $20/night
Koomer Ridge Campground
This Campground offers dozens of shaded, wooded campsites. 54 suitable for tents and 19 suitable for a trailer. Camping and fires are prohibited in rock shelters.
From $27/night
Pikes Ridge
Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Pikes Ridge Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake. Click here for the Green River Lake Virtual Tour.
From $20/night
Raven Cliff Recreation Area
There are 20 camping units available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each unit has a gravel parking spur, picnic table and fire grill. Some sites have a pad for tents or pop-up trailers. Recreation vehicles up to 25 feet long can be accommoda...
Dewey Lake Shelter
Dewey Lake Shelters offer a day-use area on the shores of Dewey Lake in eastern Kentucky. Located just west of the Appalachian Mountains, the lake shore offers a peaceful, forested setting with plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for groups...
Popular Filters
Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping Areas
Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping is a unique camping experience at designated areas across Center Hill's 415 miles of shoreline. Primitive camping offers a unique rustic lake front camping experience. Remote locations along the shoreline offer c...
West Dam
West Dam Recreation Area is one of the most popular parks on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. With 70,000 acres of surface-area and 1,000+ miles of shoreline, J. Strom Thurmond Lake provides excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and pi...
Long Branch
Long Branch Campground is located below Center Hill Dam on the scenic Caney Fork River in central Tennessee's Highland Rim. Above the dam, the lake stretches 64 miles up the river, where visitors come to enjoy boating, fishing and water sports. ...
From $30/night
Basin Cove Backcountry Camping
Basin Cove backcountry is a primitive campground in Doughton Park, North Carolina, accessible via multiple trails. It features eight campsites with fire rings and food storage, but lacks toilets and safe water sources. Visitors should be aware of ...
Wartrace Ck Rec Area
Wartrace Creek Recreation Area is located on Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, just nine miles from Gainesboro, TN. The lake itself was named after one of America's outstanding statesmen and one of Tennessee's finest volunteers. Hu...
Eagles Nest Campground
From $35/night
Salt Lick Creek
Salt Lick Creek Campground is situated on Cordell Hull Lake, 10 miles from Gainesboro, TN, and named after a notable statesman from Tennessee. The lake offers various recreational activities such as boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and hunting....
From $20/night
Salt Lick Cove Campground
From $65/night
Defeated Creek Park
Defeated Creek Park Campground sits along the banks of Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, just seven miles from Carthage, Tennessee. The lake was named after Cordell Hull, a politician that was born in the foothills of the Cumbe...
From $36/night
Tailwater Rec Area
Tailwater Recreation Area is located just below Cordell Hull Lake and Dam on the Cumberland River System, outside the town of Carthage, TN. The lake itself was named after one of America's outstanding statesmen and one of Tennessee's finest volunt...
Fishtrap Lake Shelters
Nestled among mountains and dense forests, the Fishtrap Lake area will appeal to anyone who loves boating, fishing or hiking. A man-made lake surrounded by natural beauty, Fishtrap Lake was created to help control flooding along the Ohio and Big ...
Lakeside at Driftwood
From $35/night
Driftwood Family Campground
Blue Springs Gap Cabin
Blue Springs Gap Cabin is located high on a mountaintop near Camp, Virginia, giving visitors the feeling of being on top of the world. The space has three comfortable bedrooms, a kitchen and a living room. Electricity and flush toilet add modern c...
From $45/night
Comer's Rock Recreation Area
This historic log picnic shelter was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It is located next to Comers Rock Campground in the heart of the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.
Iron Mountain Horse Camp
From $20/night
Koomer Ridge Campground
This Campground offers dozens of shaded, wooded campsites. 54 suitable for tents and 19 suitable for a trailer. Camping and fires are prohibited in rock shelters.
From $27/night
Pikes Ridge
Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Pikes Ridge Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake. Click here for the Green River Lake Virtual Tour.
From $20/night
Raven Cliff Recreation Area
There are 20 camping units available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each unit has a gravel parking spur, picnic table and fire grill. Some sites have a pad for tents or pop-up trailers. Recreation vehicles up to 25 feet long can be accommoda...
Dewey Lake Shelter
Dewey Lake Shelters offer a day-use area on the shores of Dewey Lake in eastern Kentucky. Located just west of the Appalachian Mountains, the lake shore offers a peaceful, forested setting with plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for groups...
Bryson City, North Carolina
Find your perfect stay
The best deals for public & private campgrounds
Check availability & reserve your stay directly
Protect yourself from severe weather events
Frequently Asked Questions
Bryson City has 305 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, West Dam 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 Bryson City 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 Bryson City welcome pets. Salt Lick Cove 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.
Nearby cities
Why list with us?
List your Campground near Bryson City on OutReserve
Do you own a campground or RV park near Bryson City? List on OutReserve and connect with thousands of outdoor enthusiasts looking to stay in the area.
Free to List
Listing is completely free. You only pay a small commission when you receive a booking: no upfront costs, no hidden fees.
Reach Thousands
Connect with thousands of outdoor enthusiasts actively searching for their next camping adventure. Grow your bookings year-round.
Get Paid Fast
Receive payouts directly to your bank account after each stay. Fast, secure, and reliable so you can focus on your guests.