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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

Mark S

Verified

May 18, 2023 Stayed at: 013, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

5

Overall, a good place to camp and get away from it all! Very quiet, with a secluded feel. I was at the end of the tents only section. All alone down there, very near the creek. I could tell the camp host and maintenance folks take pride in their work—place was clean and tidy.

Gary G

Verified

May 3, 2023 Stayed at: 003, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

5

Great campsite very large, & Spread out.
This was our second time vamping @ Curtis Creek And both were excellent

John P

Verified

May 2, 2023 Stayed at: 008, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

5

Great Campsite! Booking online was easy, site and grounds were very clean. And the staff that I met (cleaner and road work crew) were all super friendly and informative. There are some great roads to motorcycle on whether it be on tar or dual sport. I didn't get to hike much around the campsite but will definitely be back for more of that. It was a nice drive over to Mt. Mitchell for my high point hike and was nice to be far enough away from the bigger sites. Even though the campground was full on the weekend everyone was respectful of noise and it was pleasant. And all but me and 2 others cleared out on Sunday so Monday was almost completely empty. (4-2023)

Lindsey N

Verified

April 30, 2023 Stayed at: 004, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

5

We absolutely LOVE camping in Curtis Creek. We stayed in site 4–creek access, short walk to a bathroom, and pretty private. There is endless hiking in some of the most beautiful woods I’ve seen. Can’t wait to come back!

Maura K

Verified

April 24, 2023 Stayed at: 008, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

2

We are newbies to RV camping; this is one of only 5 campgrounds we have stayed at. This was NOT a fun experience. We arrived after dark and the road in from the south was harrowing….terrible ruts and potholes that made me worry about bottoming out the generator of my camper van. I cannot imagine how larger vehicles got in. The site itself was flat and required no leveling, and it was quiet at night. I did not brave the pit toilets but my 10 year of son said, “That was the second worst pooping experience of my entire life” and said it was filthy inside. Knowing the road from the South was awful, we headed north toward the Blue Ridge Parkway. That wasn’t nearly as potholed or rutted as the south, but the grades were steep, the dirt road was muddy, and it was harrowing.

Jason M

Verified

April 10, 2023 Stayed at: 015, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

4

Great little spot

Lee E

Verified

April 9, 2023 Stayed at: 016, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

5

Curtis Creek Campground is a great campground. All the sites are flat making set up easy. Great experience!

Camille W

Verified

January 5, 2023 Stayed at: 005, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

4

Did we have fun? Absolutely. We’re the facilities clean? Yes, more than most places we have been. Did we fell safe? Um, mostly. The camp host left after our first night there. It was after Christmas but the campground doesn’t close until January 3rd. We choose this campground because it was our first cold weather tent camping and having a camp host made us feel more comfortable and safe. But then they left. We still finished our trip despite being completely alone except for one interesting fellow camper each night (each night a different one). But we were also the weirdos tent camping in the teens and 20s so… we’d do it again.

Benjamin T

Verified

December 6, 2022 Stayed at: 016, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

5

Awesome campground! Super clean and tidy. The campground is pretty tucked back and secluded but I wish the sites themselves were more spread out. Fresh drinking water and vault toilets added some comfort.

jason f

Verified

November 27, 2022 Stayed at: 014, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

4

Beautiful location, clean camp. A little confusion upon arrival due to tagpost not updated but worked out fine.

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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