Pet-friendly campgrounds near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina, United States

• RV sites: 5

4.5 (37 reviews)

Harmon Den Campground is located in the Pisgah National Forest, offering a secluded setting with private camping sites. The upper loop caters to horse campers, while the lower loop is for tent camping and small trailers, with basic facilities but ...

• Tent sites: 9

• Picnic Table
• Shaded Site
• Fire Pit

• RV sites: 9

4.3 (55 reviews)

Swan Cabin is no longer open for occupancy due to health and safety concerns, but group camping is permitted in the adjacent grassy field. Located in the Nantahala National Forest, this rustic cabin, built in 1931 and named after the Swan Family, ...

• Tent sites: 1

• Parking
• Cell Reception

• RV sites: 36
• Tent sites: 11

4.6 (740 reviews)

Indian Boundary Recreation Area is a family-friendly campground in the Cherokee National Forest, featuring a swim beach, picnic area, and an accessible pavilion. Visitors can enjoy a 3.2-mile hiking and biking trail around the lake, along with stu...

• RV sites: 86
• Tent sites: 86

• Potable Water
• General Store
• Beach Access
• Pet friendly

• RV sites: 37
• Tent sites: 10

4.5 (32 reviews)

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.

• Tent sites: 9

• Potable Water
• Fire Pit

3.9 (37 reviews)

Rocky Bluff Campground provides a peaceful, wooded environment just 3 mi from Hot Springs and the French Broad River. It is conveniently situated along NC Scenic Byway 209 in the Spring Creek Gorge Area.

• Tent sites: 15

• Potable Water

4.5 (501 reviews)

Standing Indian Campground offers a scenic stop for RV and tent travelers in Nantahala National Forest, providing various amenities for a comfortable stay. It's an ideal base for exploring the area's history and natural beauty. The campground is c...

• RV sites: 32
• Tent sites: 35

• Picnic Table
• Restrooms
• Showers
• River Access

4.5 (107 reviews)

Paint Creek Recreation Area, situated at 1.8 ft in Greene County, offers spacious campsites with scenic streamside views surrounded by native vegetation. Strict food storage regulations are enforced to prevent bear encounters, requiring all food a...

• Tent sites: 20

• Potable Water
• River Access

4.7 (346 reviews)

Van Hook Glade is a picturesque and secluded campground located in Nantahala National Forest. It offers convenience for families and anglers, with nearby hiking trails, scenic views, waterfalls, and a lake. The area is ideal for outdoor enthusiast...

• RV sites: 7
• Tent sites: 10

• Parking
• Restrooms
• Showers
• Shaded Site

4.6 (707 reviews)

Mount Pisgah Campground, located in western North Carolina on the Blue Ridge Parkway, offers a scenic retreat at 5 ft elevation, surrounded by dense hardwood forests. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking sunrise and sunset views from nearby overlooks a...

• RV sites: 40
• Tent sites: 37

• Potable Water
• Pet friendly
• Showers
• Dump station on site

4.2 (36 reviews)

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...

• RV sites: 1
• Tent sites: 1

• Potable Water

4.5 (27 reviews)

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...

• RV sites: 1
• Tent sites: 1

• Potable Water

4.5 (499 reviews)

Jackrabbit Mountain Campground provides picturesque lakeside camping in Nantahala National Forest, North Carolina. Visitors can engage in various activities such as hiking, fishing, and water sports. The campground features three loops, with Loop ...

• RV sites: 92
• Tent sites: 70

• Potable Water
• Beach Access
• Pet friendly
• Lake Access

3.8 (52 reviews)

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 mi down Yellow Gap Road, it serves as a serene base for e...

• Pet friendly
• River Access