Established Camping
Catawba Falls Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2025
Catawba Falls Campground, near Old Fort, North Carolina, is a cozy spot that offers a mix of tent, RV, and cabin accommodations right by the scenic Catawba Creek. With its wooded surroundings and the soothing sound of rushing water, it’s a great place to unwind after a day of exploring.
The campground features clean facilities, including hot showers and a bathhouse that visitors appreciate. Many campers have enjoyed the friendly atmosphere, with one noting, “The people who run the camp were extremely nice and helpful.” There’s also a small market on-site for essentials, making it convenient for those who want to stock up without venturing far.
For outdoor enthusiasts, Catawba Falls is just a short hike away, offering stunning views and a chance to connect with nature. The campground is also close to Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway, perfect for day trips to explore the local sights. While some sites are a bit close together, the overall vibe and access to beautiful trails make Catawba Falls a solid choice for your next camping adventure.
Description
We will be closed 2025 and plan to reopen 2026.
We are still waiting on funding from the SBA disaster relief but with hope's that everything goes smoothly this is our desired plan. We will be adding 10 more full hook up sites. Adding 2 family style private restrooms with a laundry area near the E sites and Primitive tent sites. and Another 2-family style private restroom with a laundry area near the new RV sites. Updating the bathhouse and camp store, re making the driveway to include the new Rv. sites. New landscaping. New Dump station. If you would like to help with families Rent or to help with Rebuilding, you can donate to our go fund me page link is above.
Detours Nearby
Skyisland Retreat & Campground
6 min away
Briar Bottom Group Campground
59 min away
Drive Time
- 18 min from Asheville, NC
- 1 hr 17 min from Johnson City, TN
- 1 hr 21 min from Spartanburg, SC
Location
Catawba Falls Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2025 is located in North Carolina
Directions
From Exit 73 on I-40: If you’re coming from the East (from the right) you make a left at the bottom of the ramp, you then make your first right (as you can see the first right is also the off ramp from the West) don't despair our road Catawba River Road intersects the off ramp, when your half way up the off ramp you will turn left on Catawba River Road and travel three miles (pass a ballpark on the left our SIGN is on the tennis court, then you will pass a church on the right, we will be about 1/4 mile more on the left.) If you are coming from the West (Asheville) take exit 73 and BEFORE you reach the end of the off ramp you will turn right on Catawba River Road. Then continue with the directions above.
Address
35 Peggy Loop
Old Fort, NC 28762
Coordinates
35.61363859 N
82.22346374 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
