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Fish Dam Creek Park
Fish Dam Creek Shelter is located directly adjacent to W Kerr Scott's Dam. This shelter features horseshoe pits, and has a panoramic view of the reservoir.
Ridge Road
Ridge Road Campground is located on a scenic peninsula surrounded by the J. Strom Thurmond Lake, only 15 miles away from the Lake Thurmond Visitor Center and Dam and one of the area's first campgrounds. Camping at Ridge Road is ripe with many dif...
From $22/night
Petersburg
Petersburg Campground is located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, only four miles away from the Lake Thurmond Visitor Center and Dam and only 25 miles from Augusta, Georgia. Camping at Petersburg is ripe with many different opportunities for relaxation,...
From $22/night
Lake Springs
Lake Springs Recreation Area is one of the most popular parks on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. The park is located on Georgia State Highway 221 within twenty minutes of Augusta, Georgia. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide e...
Alum Ford Campground
Alum Ford Campground is situated in Kentucky's Big South Fork, seven miles west of Whitley City at the end of Highway 700. It features six campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring.
From $15/night
Grove
Grove Campground is perched on a forested ridge above Laurel River Lake in Kentucky's Daniel Boone National Forest. The lake, fed by the Laurel River, is considered one of the most scenic lakes in the state. Boating, fishing, hiking and biking are...
From $92/night
Clarks Hill
Clarks Hill is a popular park on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, just off Georgia State Highway 221 near the dam. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking oppo...
Below Dam South Carolina
Below Dam South Carolina Recreation Area is a popular park just below J. Strom Thurmond Lake Dam along the Savannah River. The park is located on Power Plant Road just off South Carolina State Highway 221 near the Visitor Center. The Savannah Rive...
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...
Phillip's Creek Group Picnic Area
Phillips's Creek Group Picnic area is a secluded site surrounded by forest. It is a great facility for family reunions, organization activities and other group events.
Beartree
Beartree offers a relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere and a variety of recreational activities. Located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, the campground boasts a sprawling layout with both group and individual campsites. A small creek...
Cub Mountain ATV Park and Campground
From $25/night
Laurel River Lake Picnic Area
Laurel River Lake Picnic Area is a day-use facility located on a peninsula along the shores of Laurel River Lake. The picnic area provides 19 individual picnic sites which are first-come, first-serve, and two reservable shelters. There is no overn...
Craigs Creek Group Area
Craigs Creek Group Area is perched near Laurel River Lake in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Here, group campers find hours of fun playing on the sports field, firing up the grills and exploring the beautiful lake. Daniel Boone National Fores...
From $204/night
Grindstone
Grindstone Campground is located in Fairwood Valley, surrounded by the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, offering a natural retreat. Currently, the campground is closed for repairs, but Opossum Loop remains open for tent camping, though there...
Carr Creek Lake Shelters
Carr Creek Lake Shelters are located on Carr Creek Lake on the same side of Kentucky Highway 160 as Littcarr Campground. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, manages the land and water at Carr Creek ...
Trace Branch Campground
Trace Branch Campground, situated on Buckhorn Lake in Kentucky's Cumberland Plateau, serves as an excellent base for outdoor activities. The campground offers ample shaded and open grassy spaces for relaxation. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful sce...
From $24/night
Fox Creek Horse Camp
Fox Creek Horse Camp is a top destination for riding lovers, offering direct access to extensive trails in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. Situated at nearly 4,000 feet, it provides a refreshing escape for summer camping and horseback r...
Cranesnest Campground (VA)
The John W. Flannagan Dam & Reservoir Area boasts an expansive lake nestled in the rolling green Cumberland Mountains of southwest Virginia, offering visitors an oasis of recreation in the summer months. The nearby dam, built primarily for flo...
From $24/night
Old Virginia Group Horse Camp
Old Virginia Group Horse Camp provides group equestrian camping just minutes from a large network of horse trails in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. Old Virginia is a secluded, picturesque campground that can accommodate up to 25 guest...
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Fish Dam Creek Park
Fish Dam Creek Shelter is located directly adjacent to W Kerr Scott's Dam. This shelter features horseshoe pits, and has a panoramic view of the reservoir.
Ridge Road
Ridge Road Campground is located on a scenic peninsula surrounded by the J. Strom Thurmond Lake, only 15 miles away from the Lake Thurmond Visitor Center and Dam and one of the area's first campgrounds. Camping at Ridge Road is ripe with many dif...
From $22/night
Petersburg
Petersburg Campground is located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, only four miles away from the Lake Thurmond Visitor Center and Dam and only 25 miles from Augusta, Georgia. Camping at Petersburg is ripe with many different opportunities for relaxation,...
From $22/night
Lake Springs
Lake Springs Recreation Area is one of the most popular parks on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. The park is located on Georgia State Highway 221 within twenty minutes of Augusta, Georgia. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide e...
Alum Ford Campground
Alum Ford Campground is situated in Kentucky's Big South Fork, seven miles west of Whitley City at the end of Highway 700. It features six campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring.
From $15/night
Grove
Grove Campground is perched on a forested ridge above Laurel River Lake in Kentucky's Daniel Boone National Forest. The lake, fed by the Laurel River, is considered one of the most scenic lakes in the state. Boating, fishing, hiking and biking are...
From $92/night
Clarks Hill
Clarks Hill is a popular park on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, just off Georgia State Highway 221 near the dam. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking oppo...
Below Dam South Carolina
Below Dam South Carolina Recreation Area is a popular park just below J. Strom Thurmond Lake Dam along the Savannah River. The park is located on Power Plant Road just off South Carolina State Highway 221 near the Visitor Center. The Savannah Rive...
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...
Phillip's Creek Group Picnic Area
Phillips's Creek Group Picnic area is a secluded site surrounded by forest. It is a great facility for family reunions, organization activities and other group events.
Beartree
Beartree offers a relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere and a variety of recreational activities. Located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, the campground boasts a sprawling layout with both group and individual campsites. A small creek...
Cub Mountain ATV Park and Campground
From $25/night
Laurel River Lake Picnic Area
Laurel River Lake Picnic Area is a day-use facility located on a peninsula along the shores of Laurel River Lake. The picnic area provides 19 individual picnic sites which are first-come, first-serve, and two reservable shelters. There is no overn...
Craigs Creek Group Area
Craigs Creek Group Area is perched near Laurel River Lake in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Here, group campers find hours of fun playing on the sports field, firing up the grills and exploring the beautiful lake. Daniel Boone National Fores...
From $204/night
Grindstone
Grindstone Campground is located in Fairwood Valley, surrounded by the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, offering a natural retreat. Currently, the campground is closed for repairs, but Opossum Loop remains open for tent camping, though there...
Carr Creek Lake Shelters
Carr Creek Lake Shelters are located on Carr Creek Lake on the same side of Kentucky Highway 160 as Littcarr Campground. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, manages the land and water at Carr Creek ...
Trace Branch Campground
Trace Branch Campground, situated on Buckhorn Lake in Kentucky's Cumberland Plateau, serves as an excellent base for outdoor activities. The campground offers ample shaded and open grassy spaces for relaxation. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful sce...
From $24/night
Fox Creek Horse Camp
Fox Creek Horse Camp is a top destination for riding lovers, offering direct access to extensive trails in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. Situated at nearly 4,000 feet, it provides a refreshing escape for summer camping and horseback r...
Cranesnest Campground (VA)
The John W. Flannagan Dam & Reservoir Area boasts an expansive lake nestled in the rolling green Cumberland Mountains of southwest Virginia, offering visitors an oasis of recreation in the summer months. The nearby dam, built primarily for flo...
From $24/night
Old Virginia Group Horse Camp
Old Virginia Group Horse Camp provides group equestrian camping just minutes from a large network of horse trails in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. Old Virginia is a secluded, picturesque campground that can accommodate up to 25 guest...
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Cullowhee has 293 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Fish Dam Creek Park 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 Cullowhee 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 Cullowhee welcome pets. Alum Ford 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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