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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

James B

Verified

November 22, 2022 Stayed at: 016, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

5

Clean campground in a beautiful location.

Danielle M

Verified

November 8, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

5

Beautiful, secluded area. Would absolutely camp here again!

chafik e

Verified

October 31, 2022 Stayed at: 005, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

5

Me and my fiancé decided to camp for the first time together and we choose to get number five and it was a great experience, now we are thinking to go back there.

Jeremy F

Verified

October 28, 2022 Stayed at: 016, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

5

The only issue we had was the noise from other campers gear but overall great experience. It was very beautiful and had a creek that made its sounds to lull us to sleep.

Andrew Z

Verified

October 14, 2022 Stayed at: 011, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

1

I stayed in site #11. The person in site #9 ran his generator starting at 9:45PM until 9:00 the next morning. And it was a loud generator. Quiet hours should be enforced, or its not really a rule.

Tracie L

Verified

October 11, 2022 Stayed at: 002, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

2

Arrived at 5pm after a 6 hour drive to find out camp site still occupied. Host said it happens a lot. There was nothing initially available because it was a 3 day weekend. We were able to find a hasty first come site up the road. But I was very disappointed in the “eh, this happens a lot” reaction. I went back two hours later and the jerks who stayed at my site were laughing and drinking around the fire. I would keep looking if you want a guaranteed camp spot on your adventures…..

Phillip B

Verified

September 25, 2022 Stayed at: 017, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

5

Cool and quiet

William v

Verified

September 6, 2022 Stayed at: 003, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

1

First, the good: the location is pristine, and the creek picturesque. Now the ugly: We tent camp and have stayed at campsites around the nation in national parks, national forests and state parks. We were at site number 3, and unless you like to smell # 2, avoid campsite 3. The problem is two fold. First, the vault toilet was extremely smelly; in fact, the worst I've encountered in the past 20 years. Second, the location of the vault toilet is practically in the boundaries of campsite 3. The smell was bad enough that we bailed after the first night, and relocated to another campground entirely. I'm a former infantry soldier and no stranger to austere situations, so this isn't the response of someone accustomed to luxury. It was truly awful.

Jonathan O

Verified

August 29, 2022 Stayed at: 011, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

2

The smell from vault toilets was overwhelming. Absolutely horrible! If it wasn’t for that, it would have been an amazing experience.

Jim D

Verified

August 25, 2022 Stayed at: 014, Loop: CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

1

We stayed at campsite 14. The first time we went there in June, it was ideal. Set back from the other campsites, very close to the Creek, make this a wonderful location.

Unfortunately, on our second stay in August, my 9 yr old girl got stung at least 5 times by yellow jackets on her way to the Creek. I would not leave a one star review if I hadn’t found out two women had be n stung multiple times the week before we got there.

It should have been investigated and either the yellow jackets exterminated or a warning given to campers.

Not doing anything is INEXCUSABLE!! My wife had to drive he to a place where she had cell service. She saw an Ambulance garage and stopped and the EMT said they would have to take her to the Emergency Room. On the way she had to get an epinephrine shot. Again, if there were at least a warning I would not rate with a one star.

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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