Swimming, tubing, and fishing along Buck Creek give this family-owned campground in Marion, North Carolina a clear activity focus from the moment you arrive. Two swimming holes run along the creek, and multiple reviewers describe the water as clear and cold enough to make summer afternoons worthwhile. Sites on the creek side back directly up to the water, while the opposite side of the property opens onto a wide, mowed field that doubles as an RC flying field, an unusual amenity that at least one long-term camper found worth picking up as a new hobby.
Creek-side sites tend to be on the snug side, so larger rigs should check dimensions carefully before booking. Site lengths vary, and one reviewer noted that a 32-foot RV fit at a creek-front spot but left little room to spare. The campground accepts RVs up to 62 feet and provides full hookups including electric, water, and sewer, along with WiFi that reviewers describe as reliable near the creek but weaker at field-side sites, where a clear sky makes satellite service a practical backup. The bathhouse and laundry facilities draw consistent praise for cleanliness across multiple visits and years.
Buck Creek sits close to downtown Marion for grocery runs and restaurants, and the Blue Ridge Parkway is roughly ten miles away via Route 80, a winding road that motorcyclists specifically mention. Linville Falls and Mount Mitchell are also within day-trip range. Rates run $45 to $69 per night, the season runs April through November, and pets are welcome. Reservations are available. For anglers, swimmers, and RV travelers wanting a well-maintained base with camping near Marion at their fingertips, Buck Creek delivers consistent, no-frills comfort. Nearby alternatives include Tom Johnson Camping Center and Riverbreeze Campground if creek-side sites are fully booked.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBuck Creek is located in North Carolina near Marion
RV ParkDirections
From jct I-40 (exit 86) & Hwy 226: Go 3/4 mi N on Hwy 226, then 5 mi N on Hwy 226/US 221, then 1-3/4 mi W on US 70, then 1-3/4 mi N on Hwy 80, then 100 feet NE on Tom's Creek Rd.
Address
2576 Toms Creek Road
Marion, NC 28752
Coordinates
35.71961278 N
82.074951 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 38 min from Asheville, NC
- 1 hr 18 min from Spartanburg, SC
- 1 hr 36 min from Johnson City, TN
