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Elkmont Campground
Located eight miles from Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Elkmont Campground is the largest and busiest campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. At an elevation of 2,150 feet, the area enjoys a moderate climate, characterized by mild winters and ...
From $30/night
Jacobs Creek Campground (TN)
PLEASE NOTE: AS THE HURRICANE BANNER DESCRIBES, JACOBS CREEK CAMPGROUND AND DAY-USE AREA IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. READ THE NEED TO KNOW SECTION (LOCATED UNDER FACILITY INFORMATION TAB) FOR FURTHER DETAILS. PLEASE READ IT BEFORE MAKING ANY R...
From $12/night
Elkmont Group Camp
Situated in the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this site offers an ideal setting for group camping excursions and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds.
From $75/night
Crescent
MUST BE RESERVED A MINIMUM OF TWO DAYS IN ADVANCE OF ARRIVAL DATE. Crescent Group Campground is a 41 acre site located on a narrow peninsula with gentle slopes and a scattered tree cover of pine and mixed hardwoods. The campground is specificall...
From $528/night
Elrod Ferry
Elrod Ferry Recreation Area is a 39 acre site situated on a gently sloping point that overlooks the lake near Hartwell Dam. The site presently offers day use and boat launching facilities consisting of 1 gatehouse/entrance, 37 picnic sites, 2 sta...
Tate Branch Campground (clayton, Ga)
Beginning May 1st, 2025 Tate Branch campground will require reservations via recreation.gov for camping in all sites at this facility. This much-admired 17-site developed campground is sure to heighten the innate beauty of any season. Graced wit...
From $15/night
Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion
Tucked in the mountains under a canopy of cool shade, this picnic pavilion creates a peaceful and secluded environment for visitors, offering the best of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Low Gap Campground
Located within the Chattahoochee National Forest and veiled by the Mark Trail Wilderness. This 13-site developed campground is as close as it gets to a dispersed camping experience with amenities. This clandestine campground is best known for its ...
From $12/night
Watsadler
Watsadler Campground is a 36 acre site consisting of a relatively dense cover of pine and mixed hardwoods. The area is open year-round and is one of Hartwell’s most popular camping destinations. The site presently offers camping and boat launch...
Big Oaks
Big Oaks Recreation Area is a 12-acre site with grassy slopes and scattered trees, heavily used during peak seasons for events like the Hartwell Dam Run. It provides facilities such as a large picnic shelter, 26 picnic sites, a two-lane boat ramp,...
Tallulah River Campground
Tallulah River Campground, located at 2080 ft elevation by the Tallulah River, is popular with families and anglers. It offers easy access to the nearby Coleman River Trailhead and features stocked Rainbow Trout fishing. An annual Kid's Fishing Ro...
From $15/night
Backbone Rock Campground
Backbone Rock Campground will open for the 2026 season on April 27, with the day-use area facilities available starting March 16. Located at 2,100 feet in northern Johnson County, it features 10 campsites along Beaverdam Creek, making it ideal for...
From $20/night
Waters Edge Campground
Six Ridges Campground - ARCHIVE
Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area
Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area, located in the North Georgia Mountains, provides camping and hiking opportunities. The adjacent lake features activities such as swimming, boating, and fishing. Visitors can enjoy the serene landscape and scenic v...
From $30/night
Smoky Waters Campground
From $59/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 ...
Anthony Creek Horse Camp
Anthony Creek Horse Camp is located near the gently rolling waters of Anthony Creek. Whether blanketed in bright wildflowers in the spring or vivid colors in the fall, the scenery at Anthony Creek never disappoints. You MUST have a HORSE to camp...
From $30/night
Cades Cove Group
Over 2 million visitors annually come to enjoy the scenic beauty of Cades Cove and its many historic structures, popular biking and hiking trails and scenic waterfalls and streams. Tucked in the mountains under a lush, shaded canopy, this group ca...
Cades Cove Campground
Over 2 million visitors annually come to enjoy the scenic beauty of Cades Cove and its many historic structures. Popular activities here include hiking, biking, touring the 11-mile Cades Cove loop road and observing wildlife. Whether blanketed i...
From $30/night
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Elkmont Campground
Located eight miles from Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Elkmont Campground is the largest and busiest campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. At an elevation of 2,150 feet, the area enjoys a moderate climate, characterized by mild winters and ...
From $30/night
Jacobs Creek Campground (TN)
PLEASE NOTE: AS THE HURRICANE BANNER DESCRIBES, JACOBS CREEK CAMPGROUND AND DAY-USE AREA IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. READ THE NEED TO KNOW SECTION (LOCATED UNDER FACILITY INFORMATION TAB) FOR FURTHER DETAILS. PLEASE READ IT BEFORE MAKING ANY R...
From $12/night
Elkmont Group Camp
Situated in the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this site offers an ideal setting for group camping excursions and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds.
From $75/night
Crescent
MUST BE RESERVED A MINIMUM OF TWO DAYS IN ADVANCE OF ARRIVAL DATE. Crescent Group Campground is a 41 acre site located on a narrow peninsula with gentle slopes and a scattered tree cover of pine and mixed hardwoods. The campground is specificall...
From $528/night
Elrod Ferry
Elrod Ferry Recreation Area is a 39 acre site situated on a gently sloping point that overlooks the lake near Hartwell Dam. The site presently offers day use and boat launching facilities consisting of 1 gatehouse/entrance, 37 picnic sites, 2 sta...
Tate Branch Campground (clayton, Ga)
Beginning May 1st, 2025 Tate Branch campground will require reservations via recreation.gov for camping in all sites at this facility. This much-admired 17-site developed campground is sure to heighten the innate beauty of any season. Graced wit...
From $15/night
Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion
Tucked in the mountains under a canopy of cool shade, this picnic pavilion creates a peaceful and secluded environment for visitors, offering the best of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Low Gap Campground
Located within the Chattahoochee National Forest and veiled by the Mark Trail Wilderness. This 13-site developed campground is as close as it gets to a dispersed camping experience with amenities. This clandestine campground is best known for its ...
From $12/night
Watsadler
Watsadler Campground is a 36 acre site consisting of a relatively dense cover of pine and mixed hardwoods. The area is open year-round and is one of Hartwell’s most popular camping destinations. The site presently offers camping and boat launch...
Big Oaks
Big Oaks Recreation Area is a 12-acre site with grassy slopes and scattered trees, heavily used during peak seasons for events like the Hartwell Dam Run. It provides facilities such as a large picnic shelter, 26 picnic sites, a two-lane boat ramp,...
Tallulah River Campground
Tallulah River Campground, located at 2080 ft elevation by the Tallulah River, is popular with families and anglers. It offers easy access to the nearby Coleman River Trailhead and features stocked Rainbow Trout fishing. An annual Kid's Fishing Ro...
From $15/night
Backbone Rock Campground
Backbone Rock Campground will open for the 2026 season on April 27, with the day-use area facilities available starting March 16. Located at 2,100 feet in northern Johnson County, it features 10 campsites along Beaverdam Creek, making it ideal for...
From $20/night
Waters Edge Campground
Six Ridges Campground - ARCHIVE
Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area
Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area, located in the North Georgia Mountains, provides camping and hiking opportunities. The adjacent lake features activities such as swimming, boating, and fishing. Visitors can enjoy the serene landscape and scenic v...
From $30/night
Smoky Waters Campground
From $59/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 ...
Anthony Creek Horse Camp
Anthony Creek Horse Camp is located near the gently rolling waters of Anthony Creek. Whether blanketed in bright wildflowers in the spring or vivid colors in the fall, the scenery at Anthony Creek never disappoints. You MUST have a HORSE to camp...
From $30/night
Cades Cove Group
Over 2 million visitors annually come to enjoy the scenic beauty of Cades Cove and its many historic structures, popular biking and hiking trails and scenic waterfalls and streams. Tucked in the mountains under a lush, shaded canopy, this group ca...
Cades Cove Campground
Over 2 million visitors annually come to enjoy the scenic beauty of Cades Cove and its many historic structures. Popular activities here include hiking, biking, touring the 11-mile Cades Cove loop road and observing wildlife. Whether blanketed i...
From $30/night
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Lake Lure has 269 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Crescent 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 Lake Lure 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 Lake Lure welcome pets. Tate Branch Campground (clayton, Ga) 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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