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Riffle Run Campground
Riffle Run Campground, located in scenic Central West Virginia near the Little Kanawha River, features 54 full hook-up sites and 6 primitive sites. It provides a peaceful, wooded environment while offering modern amenities like a shower house and ...
Iron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius
Iron Ridge is a campground located in the Vesuvius Recreation Area of Wayne National Forest, southeastern Ohio. It provides opportunities for outdoor activities such as boating, swimming, fishing, horseback riding, and hiking. The campground is se...
Round Bottom Horse Camp
Round Bottom Horse Camp, located in the North Carolina section of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offers stunning horse trails amid beautiful scenery throughout the seasons. The park is renowned for its rich biodiversity and cultural heritage...
From $30/night
Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area
Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area, named after the historic Vesuvius iron furnace, is the top developed recreation site in Wayne National Forest. It features a 143-acre lake and a 1,200-acre complex. This area offers an ideal location for outdoor geta...
Cove Creek Upper Group Camp
Cove Creek Upper Group Camp is a scenic group campsite in the Appalachian Mountains that can host up to 60 people. It provides year-round activities such as hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and picnicking. The camp is surrounded by lush forests a...
Cove Creek Lower Group Camp
Cove Creek Lower Group Camp is a group campsite in the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina, accommodating up to 60 people. It provides year-round activities such as hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and picnicking. The camp is situated...
Balsam Mountain Campground
Balsam Mountain Campground is situated in a remote area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, providing a secluded environment for visitors. This location allows for a variety of recreational activities away from the crowds found in other park a...
Stoney Creek Resort & Campground
Sunburst
Sunburst is a small camping facility featuring a single row of campsites equipped with picnic tables, tent pads, lantern posts, and campfire rings with grills. It offers restrooms with flush toilets and on-site firewood sales.
Oak Hill - Lake Vesuvius
Oak Hill Campground, located in the Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area, features recent renovations with modern amenities such as electric hookups and flush toilets. Its proximity to Lake Vesuvius offers many recreational activities. It is one of two c...
Travelers Rest / N Greenville KOA Holiday
Travelers Rest /North Greenville KOA
Kuykendall Group Camp
Kuykendall Group Camp is a cozy campground in the Pisgah National Forest, ideal for large groups. The area offers a variety of recreational activities such as hiking, picnicking, swimming, fishing, and mountain biking. It's a perfect spot for enjo...
Greenbrier Picnic Pavilion
The Greenbrier Picnic Pavilion is nestled in the mountains, providing a tranquil and shaded setting for visitors. It offers a serene atmosphere, perfect for enjoying the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Koomer Ridge Campground
Koomer Ridge Campground features numerous shaded, wooded campsites, with 54 designated for tents and 19 for trailers. Camping and fires are not allowed in rock shelters.
Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park
Sugarlake RV Park
Moonshine Creek Campground Resort
Cherokee Family Adventure RV Resort
Sherando Lake Group Picnic Shelter
The Sherando Lake Group Picnic Shelter, also called the Williams Branch Group Picnic Shelter, is located within the Sherando Lake Recreation Area, a treasured spot in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is a favored destination for families to picnic und...
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Riffle Run Campground
Riffle Run Campground, located in scenic Central West Virginia near the Little Kanawha River, features 54 full hook-up sites and 6 primitive sites. It provides a peaceful, wooded environment while offering modern amenities like a shower house and ...
Iron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius
Iron Ridge is a campground located in the Vesuvius Recreation Area of Wayne National Forest, southeastern Ohio. It provides opportunities for outdoor activities such as boating, swimming, fishing, horseback riding, and hiking. The campground is se...
Round Bottom Horse Camp
Round Bottom Horse Camp, located in the North Carolina section of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offers stunning horse trails amid beautiful scenery throughout the seasons. The park is renowned for its rich biodiversity and cultural heritage...
From $30/night
Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area
Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area, named after the historic Vesuvius iron furnace, is the top developed recreation site in Wayne National Forest. It features a 143-acre lake and a 1,200-acre complex. This area offers an ideal location for outdoor geta...
Cove Creek Upper Group Camp
Cove Creek Upper Group Camp is a scenic group campsite in the Appalachian Mountains that can host up to 60 people. It provides year-round activities such as hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and picnicking. The camp is surrounded by lush forests a...
Cove Creek Lower Group Camp
Cove Creek Lower Group Camp is a group campsite in the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina, accommodating up to 60 people. It provides year-round activities such as hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and picnicking. The camp is situated...
Balsam Mountain Campground
Balsam Mountain Campground is situated in a remote area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, providing a secluded environment for visitors. This location allows for a variety of recreational activities away from the crowds found in other park a...
Stoney Creek Resort & Campground
Sunburst
Sunburst is a small camping facility featuring a single row of campsites equipped with picnic tables, tent pads, lantern posts, and campfire rings with grills. It offers restrooms with flush toilets and on-site firewood sales.
Oak Hill - Lake Vesuvius
Oak Hill Campground, located in the Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area, features recent renovations with modern amenities such as electric hookups and flush toilets. Its proximity to Lake Vesuvius offers many recreational activities. It is one of two c...
Travelers Rest / N Greenville KOA Holiday
Travelers Rest /North Greenville KOA
Kuykendall Group Camp
Kuykendall Group Camp is a cozy campground in the Pisgah National Forest, ideal for large groups. The area offers a variety of recreational activities such as hiking, picnicking, swimming, fishing, and mountain biking. It's a perfect spot for enjo...
Greenbrier Picnic Pavilion
The Greenbrier Picnic Pavilion is nestled in the mountains, providing a tranquil and shaded setting for visitors. It offers a serene atmosphere, perfect for enjoying the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Koomer Ridge Campground
Koomer Ridge Campground features numerous shaded, wooded campsites, with 54 designated for tents and 19 for trailers. Camping and fires are not allowed in rock shelters.
Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park
Sugarlake RV Park
Moonshine Creek Campground Resort
Cherokee Family Adventure RV Resort
Sherando Lake Group Picnic Shelter
The Sherando Lake Group Picnic Shelter, also called the Williams Branch Group Picnic Shelter, is located within the Sherando Lake Recreation Area, a treasured spot in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is a favored destination for families to picnic und...
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Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
We highly recommend making reservations in advance, especially during peak season (summer months and holidays). Popular destinations can book up weeks or even months ahead. Last-minute bookings may be available during off-peak times.
Pet policies vary by property. Many campgrounds welcome pets but may have restrictions on size, breed, or number of pets. Some properties charge additional pet fees. Always check the specific property's pet policy before booking.
Essential items include a tent or RV, sleeping bags, cooking equipment, food and water, appropriate clothing for the weather, first aid kit, flashlight, and any specific gear for planned activities. Check the property's amenities to see what's provided and what you'll need to bring.
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