Best Glamping near Asheville, NC

Quickly becoming one of the most popular destinations in the Blue Ridge Mountain area is the city of Asheville, NC. Located in the western part of North Carolina, this city is a haven for artists and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Nestled between Great Smoky Mountains National Park and three national forests, this is the place to be for RV and tent camping. There are few things better than pulling into a campsite anywhere near Asheville in the fall.

While the best camping near Asheville is in Great Smoky, the park does get crowded during peak seasons due to popularity and the lack of entrance fees. If you want the solace of nature, find a campground in any of the nearby national forests away from the majority of crowds and tourists.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Asheville, North Carolina (97)

    1. Lake Powhatan — National Forests In North Carolina

    62 Reviews
    Enka, NC
    5 miles
    +1 (828) 552-8040

    $37 - $135 / night

    "Small lake on site. Several hiking trails nearby. You can hike a trail into the NC Arboretum. Very near Asheville and Biltmore Estates. Tent sites, RV sites and Glamping sites."

    "PROS 

    Discounted camp fee with senior pass 

    Reserved 169 days prior to arriving 

    Friendly and helpful gate attendant 

    Nearly 100% shade at each site 

    Excellent dark sky viewing 

    Private sites with"

    2. North Mills River

    26 Reviews
    Mills River, NC
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 552-8040

    $31 - $62 / night

    "Just a stone’s throw from the bustle of Asheville, yet secluded enough to forget it all, this little gem is conveniently located at the entrance to Pisgah National Forest."

    "Small campground, but there are free off road sites not too far down the road. Cell service disappears but I love that kind of disconnect."

    3. Asheville West KOA

    24 Reviews
    Candler, NC
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 665-7015

    "Loved pet run area. Nature walk is good for stretching legs. My site B19 was close to neighbors but felt private between campers. Quiet hours respected. Very friendly staff."

    "Friendly staff, they grind their own coffee, pretty grounds, very clean bathrooms and private showers. They had lots of activities scheduled for the kids."

    4. Campfire Lodgings

    15 Reviews
    Weaverville, NC
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 658-8012

    "The staff keep the location very tidy. My campsite was sufficiently distant from the more active RV area to feel removed. Situated in the woods on top of a mountain."

    "They’re only a few seconds walk to the community overlook area, which is equipped with seating. The yurts are down a hill and in the woods, so excellent for privacy."

    5. Creekside Mountain Camping

    16 Reviews
    Gerton, NC
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 625-4257

    "This was a great little spot away from the hustle and bustle of the highway. Very close to Chimney Rock and Lake Lure. Pool was clean. Arcade on site."

    "Nice creek running nearby and a few short walking paths. The drive to spruce pine is scenic and long but head back toward bat cave and there ade neat little adventures to have with the kiddos."

    6. Blue Ridge Motorcycle Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    9 Reviews
    Canton, NC
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 235-8350

    $15 - $50 / night

    "Me and my party of 6 stumbled upon this Gem after we had made reservations at another site that was extremely sketchy on Labor Day weekend so we called around and heard BRMC had some space."

    "We arrived on a Friday and they had pizzas, soft drinks, coffee and some other foods available for purchase (I think most items were $1-$2) Breakfast was also available the next morning, everything from"

    7. Mount Mitchell State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Pisgah National Forest, NC
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 675-4611

    $27 / night

    "The campground has just 9 walk in sites. We stayed at site number 1 which is the closest to the parking lot."

    "We stayed in site #1, which is the shortest walk from the parking lot and feels really private and compact with vegetation on 3 sides."

    8. Black Mountain Campground - CLOSED INDEFINITELY

    26 Reviews
    Montreat, NC
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 675-5616

    $28 - $56 / night

    "Super place, super staff. Kevin the manager and Diane the host are awesome people with plenty of knowledge of the area."

    "I felt very safe as the campground hosts lived on site and were nearby to help with anything I needed. there are a few bath houses that are kept clean. my site was peaceful nearby the river and very close"

    9. Hidden Flower Tiny Farm

    1 Review
    Weaverville, NC
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 216-6065

    $95 / night

    "Close to everything and yet feels miles away."

    10. Pisgah National Forest Davidson River Campground

    10 Reviews
    Pisgah Forest, NC
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 577-4558

    $32 - $71 / night

    "On-site

    ****LOCATION

    The location is incredible!"

    "Trout fishing, tubing, and swimming, with easy access to the Blue Ridge and local attractions along Pisgah Hwy and Blue Ridge Parkway. 10 min to Brevard, 40 min to Asheville."

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Glamping Reviews near Asheville, NC

911 Reviews of 97 Asheville Campgrounds


  • Ashley M.
    Sep. 17, 2019

    Moonshine Creek Campground

    Beautiful Campground

    My husband and I stayed here for my birthday in one of the camping cabins. We will definitely be back now that we have our A-frame camper. The campground is beautiful with a mountain stream flowing through the entire campground. Immaculate bathhouses and wonderful owners. Great store onsite and lots to do in the surrounding area.

  • S
    Oct. 16, 2016

    Moonshine Creek Campground

    Moonshine Creek Campground

    Owners are very friendly. Our tent campsite was very secluded, included a fire pit, picnic table, over looking deck, running water and electric. Loved hearing the running creek from our tent site. Very clean bathrooms. Highly recommended!

  • tyrone T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 4, 2023

    Black Mountain Campground - CLOSED INDEFINITELY

    Hidden gem

    Super place, super staff. Kevin the manager and Diane the host are awesome people with plenty of knowledge of the area. The road into the facility (FR 472) turns into a gravel road for the last mile or so with a few small potholes but nothing terrible, we had no problems getting there in a 30' class a RV . Just make sure when you get to the fork in the road STAY TO THE RIGHT! The road on the left is Neil Creek road (which btw has some really nice dispersed camp sites) but if you have a bigger rig and go up that road you will hate life... It twists then gets steep and only a couple places to make a 180. No cell service whatsoever even with a booster... If you walk a 1/4 mile out the gravel road by the 1st A frame house you can get a signal there. The showers have plenty of hot water and are clean. The place is a bear super highway so they take policing your food and garbage very seriously. There are an abundance of hiking trails accessible from the site and are well kept... S

    Toe River has some beautiful spots to take a dip if you can handle the cold water.

  • Lori H.
    Oct. 26, 2018

    Catawba Falls Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2025

    Catawba Camping

    The sites in this family campground are right on top of each other, so you will not have privacy! The bathhouse was not good, and pretty far away, and there was only one for the entire property. They have some cabins and a tiny house that you can rent, those looked cool. The owner is super nice, and the sites are right on the creek, so you hear the running water all night so that is really nice, and you are close to Black Mountain, Montreat, and not too far from Asheville.

  • Erin D.
    Aug. 8, 2019

    Indian Creek Campground

    Creekside Camping

    Indian Creek offers the most relaxing creekside camping in North Carolina.

    Every campsite is lush with greenery, private and well maintained after each occupancy. The bathhouse is the cleanest I have found and the campsite store carries all of your forgotten necessities, and more!

    My husband and I love coming back to this campground, because how of well we and our kids sleep! The sound of the creek at night melts all of your worries away and takes you off to peaceful slumber.

    This campground is always in rotation for a visit.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 11, 2022

    USA Raft Adventure Resort

    Roughing it

    Stayed here with a group . I van camped, a Bell Tent, Avion camper, Geodome , and mini house was rented. All pretty well maintained. There were a few electrical issues due to the crowd that arrived for a music event over the weekend. They sorta stick people all over the place when their busy. Beautiful view along the River. Bar and food truck with vegan options on site. We whitewater rafted, the guides were excellent and it was an awesome trip. The AT meanders along the River and is easily accessible from the campground. Be flexible if you stay here, their reservation system leaves a lot to be desired, but it is a very layed back and enjoyable stay.

  • J
    Sep. 5, 2019

    Lake Powhatan — National Forests In North Carolina

    Easily accessible campground near Asheville NC

    A smaller campsite but very well organized and maintained. Small lake on site. Several hiking trails nearby. You can hike a trail into the NC Arboretum. Very near Asheville and Biltmore Estates. Tent sites, RV sites and Glamping sites. Clean bathrooms and properly supervised. A hidden gem minutes from Asheville

  • Sarah R.
    Jun. 21, 2021

    Greenbrier Campground

    Amazing location in the Smokies

    We stayed for a week on an RV back in site. The sites can be soemwhat close together, but with this mostly just being home base, we didn’t find it to be a problem. Our oldest rented a bell tent, and when I say they are the cutest camping spot, I am not exaggerating. The bell tents sit on the river and away from all the RV sites. They even include 2 full size beds and lamps/nightstands. The entire grounds is surrounded by a river that has a swimming hole and can be traversed in a tube. The playground is large and our son was there multiple times a day. They have a movie in the park each Friday and offer church services on Sundays. The trolley runs through the grounds and into downtown gatlinburg, but takes about 30 minutes to get to town. The bathrooms/showers are all private stalls and pretty well maintained. We will definitely be visiting again in the future.

  • Kristen B.
    Nov. 20, 2021

    Greenbrier Campground

    Great river front location close to the NP

    We stayed 3 nights in the Baby Bear bell tent with our small children and it was perfect. We ended up arriving later than expected and the hosts were wonderful. Very nice and helpful our whole stay. The river front bell tents are where it’s at! You’re a few steps from a small babbling creek. The kids loved wading and catching minnows. Even when it rained, the tent was comfortable and roomy. I can’t say enough great things about how clean the bath and shower houses are! Close enough to Gatlinburg and the National Park entrances, yet far from the crazy crowds. Would definitely return here.


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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Asheville, NC is Lake Powhatan — National Forests In North Carolina with a 4.6-star rating from 62 reviews.

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