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Curtis Creek Campground (NC)

Warning

General

OPENING DATE FOR 2026 SEASON: May 18, 2026. Curtis Creek Campground and Curtis Creek Road are undergoing repairs from Hurricane Helene. Call the Grandfather Ranger District for more information: 828-652-2144.

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)

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

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Currently closed - Opens on May 18

Sites & Availability

24 Sites Available

Site
Price
001, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10.00
/ per night
002, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10.00
/ per night
003, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10.00
/ per night
004, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10.00
/ per night
005, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
No Hookups
$10.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
No Hookups
$10.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
No Hookups
$10.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
No Hookups
$10.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
No Hookups
$10.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
No Hookups
$10.00
/ per night
012, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10.00
/ per night
013, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10.00
/ per night
014, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
No Hookups
$10.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
No Hookups
$10.00
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
No Hookups
$10.00
/ per night
018, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10.00
/ per night
019, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10.00
/ per night
020, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10.00
/ per night
021, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10.00
/ per night
022, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10.00
/ per night
023, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10.00
/ per night
024, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10.00
/ per night

Reviews (120)

What Guests Are Saying

Curtis Creek Campground offers a serene and picturesque setting with large, shaded sites along the river and beautiful hiking trails featuring multiple waterfalls. Visitors appreciate the peaceful environment, cleanliness, and the friendly campground hosts, making it a great spot for those seeking a remote camping experience. However, some guests noted issues with site sizes, trash at reserved locations, and occasional unavailability of hosts, suggesting improvements could enhance the overall experience.

Review Summary

4.5
120 reviews
5
71.7%
86
4
15.8%
19
3
3.3%
4
2
4.2%
5
1
5.0%
6

Debra E

Verified

October 1, 2023 Stayed at: 008, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

3

Excellent experience except for the smell of the bathroom when the wind was blowing our way. Next time we will pick a site away from the bathroom.

Cathy R

Verified

September 7, 2023 Stayed at: 002, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

5

We love Curtis Creek Campground. We have gone there many times. We prefer the sites that are not in the loop campground and are directly on creek. The Campground Hosts are so nice and do a great job. You have to be able to tolerate pit toilets, no electricity and no cell or internet. service.

molly g

Verified

September 5, 2023 Stayed at: 016, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

5

We loved the remoteness of Curtis Creek Campground, while having the cutest town of Old Fort, NC just down the road. The campground host was kind and welcoming. We truly enjoyed our experience!

Arthur M

Verified

August 27, 2023 Stayed at: 017, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

5

One of my new favorite places to camp. Lots to do in area, or you can just lay in the creek. Vault toilets and sites were very clean.

Elizabeth E

Verified

August 26, 2023 Stayed at: 011, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

5

The pit toilets were truly the cleanest pit toilets ever. The camper sites are very close together and there was some resulting dog drama among our neighbors. But the mountain biking right down the road was great. The camp host was very kind. There is no cell service and he made sure to let us know he had a land line if we had any issues at all or needed a phone.

Rodger M

Verified

August 17, 2023 Stayed at: 007, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

5

no host ,but very clean campsites but the bathrooms need attention on a daily basics the smell was pretty bad in the hottest part of the day but we love going to curtis creek campground its close to home and we can go home everyday and feed our chickens and make sure everything is okay at home

Lori M

Verified

August 6, 2023 Stayed at: 023, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

5

Great campground! Peaceful and beautiful.

Ronald S

Verified

July 20, 2023 Stayed at: 010, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

4

Nice Off Grid Camping. Gnats were bad in the vault toilets. Campground hosts do NOT do a good job of keeping up the reservation placards at individual sites. I'm certain some camping opportunities are not available due to placards not being updated.

Randall S

Verified

June 23, 2023 Stayed at: 011, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

2

The first evening and day were quite good. But on the second evening, an inconsiderate mob consisting of six campsites took over Curtis Creek. They allowed their children to write obscenities on the bathroom doors/trash cans and did not observe camp quiet hours at 10 pm. I've camped at the same exact Curtis Creek campsite for the same dates for five years. This was easily my family's worse experience there. We may not be back next year.

Roger L

Verified

June 11, 2023 Stayed at: 022, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

5

The campsites are fairly close to each other (so we definitely exchanged noise with neighbors), but the location is wonderful. The vault toilets are about what you’d expect, though the one closest to us needs peeling paint stripped. Still, everything is laid out well, and it makes great use of the natural resources of the location. I’ll look forward to visiting again.

Location Curtis Creek Campground (NC)

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

Latitude & Longitude: 35.6761 / -82.1992

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Campground is open April 1 to December 31.

General

First-come, first-served sites are available.

General

While the standard non-electric sites will support RVs, there are no RV amenities.

General

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.

General

No alcohol is allowed.

General

Check in time: 3pm, Check out time: noon

General

Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

General

For more information, please call the Grandfather Ranger District at 828-652-2144.

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

OPENING DATE FOR 2026 SEASON: May 18, 2026. Curtis Creek Campground and Curtis Creek Road are undergoing repairs from Hurricane Helene. Call the Grandfather Ranger District for more information: 828-652-2144.

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