We camped back in June at Grandfather. It is a very large campground but doesn't feel that way. We were next to the stream near the entrance. 

The facilities were very nice and you can hike right around the campground. 

The campground is very close to Grandfather Mountain entrance. Perfect driving distance to Boone, Valle Crucis, and Banner Elk. 

If you are into wineries...there is one almost next door and one in Banner Elk. The Blue Ridge Parkway is a short drive away as well. 

It was easy to be transported to a relaxing time. Then only con was traffic noise from the two lane road. It is on the downgrade and the trucks traveling throughout the day are downshifting to lower gears. The noise can be heard through out the campground. The creek does sorta drowned it out or we either got used to it.