Curtis Creek Campground (NC)

Gravel parking spur, picnic table, and fire pit at a campsite.
CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

24 total sites

RV Sites

9 sites

Tent Sites

15 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.

Number of accommodations: 24

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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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
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
002, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
003, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
004, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
005, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) RV
No Hookups
Price not available
012, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
013, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
014, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) RV
No Hookups
Price not available
018, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
019, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
020, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
021, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
022, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
023, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
024, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC) Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (136)

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
136 reviews
5
72.8%
99
4
14.7%
20
3
4.4%
6
2
3.7%
5
1
4.4%
6

Melissa M

Verified

June 27, 2026 Stayed at: 001 Group Site, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

5

Group campsite # 1 was a perfect layout for a 10 man tent with access to the creek and a short walk to the bathroom. The fire ring has an adjustable grill which made outdoor cooking with cast iron, fun.

Heath A

Verified

June 27, 2026 Stayed at: 008, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

5

Fantastic

Christina S

Verified

June 15, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

5

We absolutely loved staying here for our first camping trip in NC! Campground Hosts were awesome. They welcomed us upon arrival and were so friendly and helpful throughout our stay! We will definitely be back!

Robert B

Verified

June 8, 2026 Stayed at: 010, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

5

Let's start by saying that I have camped here for many years. The new host was very friendly and the grounds very clean of debris. I normally tent camp on #18 but this time I brought my wife so I hauled my small camper up the hill for her comfort. We enjoyed our stay very much and I was happy to see the campground back open. Thank you for the hard work to those that made this re-opening a success. I will definitely be back to visit Curtis Creek Campground again in the near future.

kaelyn T

Verified

June 7, 2026 Stayed at: 001 Group Site, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

3

The creek is so beautiful! We loved hearing it roar from our campsite and it helped to drown out noise from other camp sites, cars, etc. The site we booked (#1) was listed as a group campsite for ten with parking for three cars. There is parking for one car AT the site and then there is a large parking lot right across the way. This site will not accommodate a back of truck kind of tent and there are boulders blocking vehicles from driving onto the site. The pad was big enough for one 8 person tent and one 2 person tent. It is a treacherous climb down to the creek but it can be done. Doable for bigger kids. The nearest bathroom stall is one site over but it did not have a door. We will go back because the kids loved the creek so much!

Michael A

Verified

June 5, 2026 Stayed at: 018, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

4

We love Curtis Creek and have been coming for over 15 years. It was still under construction after the hurricane but we were VERY impressed with the progress thus far. We understand that the damage was significant and extensive. We look forward to seeing the new upper bathrooms when they are finished. The new tent pads, tables, and fire rings made a big difference and were a huge improvement. The campground hosts were fantastic and super friendly and welcoming. We can't wait to come back!

Bradley H

Verified

August 27, 2024 Stayed at: 017, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

1

Pulled up to our reserved spot to find another camper already there. Camp host was out and we didn't feel like hanging out in the campground which is essentially a parking lot. Disappointing experience.

Andrea D

Verified

August 26, 2024 Stayed at: 001 Group Site, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

3

Overall, the campground was nice - the spots along the river were very large, shaded, clean and close to the beautiful river. The trails are also beautiful with multiple waterfalls. We booked site #1 and were very surprised at how small it was. We had a 4 man tent and the space really wouldn’t be able to accommodate more that a 1-2 man. Fortunately our friends had site 2 booked which was plenty big enough for us all. There was also quite a bit of trash - mostly empty alcohol bottles and cans at our reserved site. We were there from Saturday to Monday and the camp host was never available. The “out” sign was in place the entire weekend. We wanted to ask where we could get local wood since there was none available for purchase at the campsite. That was a bit disappointing as well. Overall, we will be back and will adjust based on what we learned this first trip.

Matthew H

Verified

July 17, 2024 Stayed at: 013, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

3

Nice place nestled in the valley

Ricky G

Verified

July 12, 2024 Stayed at: 016, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

5

Great Campground No extras, just camping as camping should be.

Location Curtis Creek Campground (NC)

Address:
109 East Lawing Drive
Nebo, NC, 28761
United States

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.

Distance to downtown

120 mi drive to downtown Nebo (about 1 hr 58 min)

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: September 3, 2026

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