Grandfather Mountain Campground

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About This Campground

Camping at Grandfather Mountain Campground is allowed with a permit at 13 backpack camping sites along the trail system, including the Hi-Balsam Shelter. Reservations are required at Grandfather Mountain camping for all 13 campsites. All campsites must be reserved in advance, which can be made as…

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Access

Drive In
Park next to your campsite
Walk In
Park in a lot, walk to your campsite
Hike In
Hike a trail to your campsite

Stay Connected

WiFi
Available
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Good
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Dispersed
Group
Cabins
Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
30 amp Hookups
50 amp Hookups
Water Hookups
Max Length: 50 ft.

Tracy H.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 11, 2021

Nice little campground!

We called and reserved a site last minute, in October! This little park is a hidden gem if you like small and quiet. The positives: Location: very close to Grandfather Mountain entrance and BRP. There are plenty of stores, restaurants, antiques nearby too. Cabins and tent sites: There are…

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Mitchell G.

Ranger

Reviewed Jul. 9, 2021

Best park in North Carolina

This is the most beautiful hiking trails in the world! A lot of climbing rock slopes and ladders with scenic views from 6000 ft plus elevation. Campground stays packed so make reservations unless you primitive camp in the National Forrest nearby. The Blue Ridge Parkway is rated the # 1 scenic…

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Julie L.

Ranger

Reviewed Apr. 22, 2021

Definitely worth the hikes!

The sites all throughout Grandfather are pretty awesome but you have to really look into the details for each site as many do not allow for a campfire, so you will want to ensure you have an alternate (approved) cooking system. We enjoy the trails out here. I will say, these are no joke especially…