Bridge over Creek
Gravel parking spur, picnic table, and fire pit at a campsite.
CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
Curtis Creek Campground Picnic Area
CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Available sites

24 total sites

About Curtis Creek Campground (NC)

Curtis Creek Campground is nestled in the mountains at the base of the Blue Ridge just minutes from the quaint town of Old Fort and less than an hour from the popular city of Asheville. Located in the first tract of National Forest land in the eastern US at the site of an old Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) camp, the campground is surrounded by old growth forests and roaring trout streams. The gravel road through the campground ascends to the Blue Ridge Parkway, providing easy access to the Mount Mitchell area.

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 18 to Dec 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • Shaded Site
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

24 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 001 Group Site, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 002, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 003, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 004, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 005, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 006, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 012, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 013, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 014, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 015, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 018, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 019, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 020, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 021, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 022, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 023, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 024, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews (140)

What Guests Are Saying

Curtis Creek Campground offers a clean and well-maintained environment with friendly hosts and beautiful surroundings, including access to a lovely creek and hiking trails. Many campers appreciated the updates made after Hurricane Helene, such as new tent pads, fire pits, and improved facilities. While some sites may have limited access or odor issues from pit toilets, overall experiences are positive, and many visitors express a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.5
140 reviews
5
73.6%
103
4
14.3%
20
3
4.3%
6
2
3.6%
5
1
4.3%
6

Nancy P

Verified

December 18, 2019 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

4

It was a great central location to then visit both grandfather mountain and mount Mitchell plus a short trip to Asheville.

Erica P

Verified

January 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

5

amazing area with great proximity to water. tons of wildlife, clear night sky. highly recommend

David K

Verified

January 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

5

Amazing campground! Very quiet and secluded. Great location near the parkway. Will definitely return!

Ryan H

Verified

January 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

5

The campground was beautiful! The creek was wide and cold and perfect for relaxing in after our ride down from the Mitchell Summit. The attendant was kind and kept the grounds very clean.

The trail systems surrounding the grounds are second to none. Some rolling and meandering. Others were just plain brutal as they were beautiful.

Overall an excellent experience.

April K

Verified

January 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

5

Great campground right next to a creek, clean facilities, the camp ground host was great, hiking trails within walking distance. Had one of the best trips in going there! Will definitely be back!

Tanya F

Verified

January 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

5

I love this campground - it’s an easy drive from Asheville and it feels like a world away.
Clean toilets, easy access to each camp spot.
One of my favorite places to Get Away

Rodger M

Verified

January 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

5

very relaxing and very quit and bathrooms very clean love it all

Thomas W

Verified

January 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

5

Very nice.

Mike S

Verified

January 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

4

When registering online I got a campsite that was handicap but was not marked as being handicap online. Got there late at night and no tent pad. Please mark online which is handicap sites with no pads.

Brian B

Verified

January 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

5

Beautiful place. Host was helpful and friendly. Bathrooms were spotless. We will definitely revisit again.

Location & Directions for Curtis Creek Campground (NC)

109 East Lawing Drive, Nebo, NC 28761 United States

Getting There

From I-40, take Exit 73 towards Old Fort. Take Catawba Ave. north 0.5 mi to US-70E/E Main St. Turn right on US-70E and go 1.8 mi to Curtis Creek Rd. (Curtis Creek Campground sign). Turn left on Curtis Creek Rd. and drive 4 mi to campground.

Nearest town

Nebo, NC - 120 mi

About over 1 hr (118 min) to downtown

Highway access

Curtis Creek Campground is accessible from I-40, with Exit 73 being the nearest interchange. US-70E is also nearby, providing direct access to the campground via Curtis Creek Rd.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

3PM

Check out time

12PM

General

  • Campground is open April 1 to December 31.
  • First-come, first-served sites are available.
  • While the standard non-electric sites will support RVs, there are no RV amenities.
  • The facility is located in a bear sanctuary; be aware, keep a clean camp, store all food items in closed containers or locked inside vehicles.
  • No alcohol is allowed.
  • For more information, please call the Grandfather Ranger District at 828-652-2144.

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Last updated: October 20, 2026

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Population: 1,670

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Asheville, NC

Approx. 21 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 1,070 ft

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