18 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Several RV campgrounds near Banner Elk accommodate motorhome travelers with full hookups and utility connections. Three Peaks RV Resort in Spruce Pine features 31 sites with electric, water, and sewer hookups for both 30-amp and 50-amp service on gravel pads. Big Mike's Creekside RV Resort in Newland provides water hookups, electric service, and full sewer connections with shower facilities. Mountain Stream RV Park in Marion remains operational from April through November, offering full hookup sites with picnic tables and fire rings alongside a sanitary dump station. Barefoot Landing Camping Resort maintains 19 RV spots with big-rig accessibility and complete utility connections. "Sites are nice sized and most are private. One negative is all the moss growth on picnic tables."
Navigation to mountain campgrounds requires careful planning as some access roads involve significant elevation changes. Cell service varies considerably throughout the region, with reviewers noting spotty AT&T coverage even at established parks: "At&T coverage on the upper part of the F loop is very weak and spotty but usable for texting. Coverage is non existent near the lake and lower sites." Several parks operate seasonally, closing during winter months when mountain roads become hazardous. Reservation systems are standard at most facilities, with peak autumn foliage periods typically booking months in advance. RV campers should verify road conditions before arrival, especially when visiting higher elevation parks after precipitation. Most establishments welcome pets but maintain specific leash requirements and designated pet areas within their grounds.
"Tucked away in the beautiful mountain side with gorgeous views! Staff is very friendly and courteous. While still relatively new with some construction, everything is clean and well maintained."
"The big trees surrounding the campground, mountain views, and birdsong put me right at ease."
from $66 - $69 / night
"20 per night
There are 70 sites, some reservable sites and walk ins -and an RV loop {dump station} All sites non electric, generators permitted before quiet hours."
"Remote, quiet family friendly campground. It is a basic campground with both tent sites and hook-ups. We enjoy tent camping here on the large field where fireflies light up the night sky!"
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $30 - $45 / night
"Absolutely beautiful mountain retreat. This single RV campsite has full hookups, including 30&50 amp electric, sewer , water and wireless WiFi. Easy paved road access with gravel driveway."
from $60 - $300 / night
"The spot was easy to pull my 26’ camper in and was pretty level. Good access to 30A power/water/sewer and a serene creek just a few yards from your front door."
"We loved the privacy, location, and serenity of this campground. We live in the country and are used to more seclusion."
from $35 - $46 / night
"I would love to welcome Safe Haven RV to the Dyrt, among the highlights of this RV Park are the nearby forests & mountains, but also the full pavilion overlooking the water. "
from $50 - $100 / night
Available this weekend
from $55 - $65 / night
"Spot was level with full hookups. Laundry $ & Propane $. Pond to fish. WiFi. beautiful Mountain Views to enjoy"
"Very quiet, very peaceful and friendly."
Available this weekend
from $50 - $65 / night
"This is a very nice, easy access CG with level pull through(a few) and back-in gravel sites (many are backed up to the Buck Creek, it’s beautiful)."
"Peaceful, calm, excellent folks, and very relaxing. I camped here for more than two weeks in August. Site #4, site 19, and site #47. The campground is clean, quiet, and well-maintained."
from $45 - $69 / night
ScoutNobody was here on Sat. Had gard time finding site. Site reserved did not have 30 amp and could not reach staff. Moved to other site hoping it would not be a problem. We were able to finally reach staff on Mon. Also no pcknick tables or fire rings.
ScoutLet me first start by saying that this campground is absolutely beautiful. I have lived in this area my entire life and the Doe is one of my favorites. I am a avid camper and have camped all over this area. I decided to give this place a try, I own a small pop-up camper and knew it was going to get cold 10/20/2026-10/22/2026, so me and my sister rented the RV at Doe River. #1 check in is not until 3pm, I always order a load of wood from a local guy who delivers to camp sites, I do all my cooking in a Dutch oven over the fire or burgers and dogs in the fire, what is a camping trip without a nice warm fire. The owner came over to my campsite and asked if I had ordered this wood and I replied yes, she then asked what I was going to do with it all, I replied I am going to burn it. So, I told Carl (the wood guy) where to stack it, the owner then said that I need to leave it in my truck bc if I didn't use it all I would have to put it back on my truck and take it home with me, I said really? It's just a unspoken rule that if you don't use all your wood that you pay it forward and leave it for the next camper?? She said absolutely not, So we moved the wood from his truck and into mine. She then asked again why I needed so much wood and that most ppl just buy small bundles from her. And just like that I understood! Carl the wood man and his wife also made a comment about how rude she was about the wood. It does not end there, Not only does she have camaras on some of the out blds which I get, but I don't get why they are pointing directly at camp sites, We felt like we were in a fish bowl the entire time. Every single time we went to the bathroom she showed up abt 5 mins later, There is a camara right above the bathroom door, One on the pavilion, and one on each side of the bathhouse, at the entrances and who know where else. So much for privacy in the great outdoors. I didn't even feel comfortable hiking, we felt like we were being watched constantly. She was constantly there, walking her dog which was not friendly and so big she could hardly control him on the leash which was really scary, she also was driving through several times throughout the day. Then came the kicker, about 1 o'clock in the morning we were freezing, I had turned the heat on in the camper before going to bed and heard it come on, Well the propane ran out between 11pm and 1am, I called her at least 10 times we had every blanket and was still freezing, We decided we would go to the bath house bc it had a mini split hanging on the wall, Out of luck there, it was set on air conditioning with no way to change it, so we found a blow dryer trying to get warm, still the entire time trying to call the owners, We finally ended up in our car until the husband arrived. He acted so annoyed at us and said all u have to do is fip the switch on the propane tanks outside! We had never stayed in a travel trailer before and according to them all we had to do was show up and start glamping!! So, I was supposed to know to go outside at 1 am and switch over propane tanks?? No, It should have been FULL when I got there!!! With attitude he said,"Its Basic Camping" No sir it's not, what I do is basic camping, I was told on the phone that I was glamping, She, the owner also said we should have called 911 when we could not get hold of them so that Carter County police officers could come and wake them up!!! Not sure if that is putting our tax dollars to good use?? Like I said it is truly a beautiful place and has great potential, we left that second night at 11pm because again the heat was not working, we have not asked for any refund we just took the loss. it would be to much of a hassle. We just know better next time. With owners like that they can keep it. Windy Wells/Debra Price
Traveler3 stars only because it says water hookups but they are far and few between communal. No spigot at individual sites. Need long hose(s)to reach the connection. Good T-Mobile 5G but too wooded for StarLink. Quiet, shady, somewhat level sites were available. $20/night.
ScoutMy husband and I arrived at Doe River Landing for 3 nights and enjoyed everything the resort offered. While there we read the 2 reviews posted by Kylie T, and by Andrew W, who gave the resort a 1 star rating. Not knowing the facts that caused the rating by them, and occurred prior to us, we approach the owner and asked.
The owner showed us videos from their security cameras. These adults has stated in Kylie T review and confirm by Andrew W review that they were a group of 20 adults and "every single one of us is over 21 and family". So why are these adults playing "hide and seek" under the pavilion as they stated? Andrew W stated, "It was not blocked off", yet they had to crawl on the ground and around bushes to get under the pavilion. When the owner yelled at them approximately 10 adults that were under the pavilion crawled out which was captured on the security cameras. Andrew W stated in his review the owner called them hooligans, which is rowdy, destructive persons and from the security cameras, that description is correct. There was no mention of damages in their reviews such as the Adirondack chair they broke or possible damage to the water pipes and electric wires under the pavilion, which the owner was currently checking.
Once we read these two reviews by Kylie T and Andrew W and saw the owners security videos, we felt future customers deserved to know another opinion based on our findings.
These entitled adults justified their review of a 1 star by stating they paid money to use the campground.
I would ask these adults "why do you think it is OK to treat someone else's property in this destructive way?"
GuideSeems to be a well established campground in an off the beaten path location. Roads alternately paved and gravel. The campsite is gravel in a wooded setting. Fair amount of space between sites. The bathhouse is clean but dated.
ScoutWe brought our whole family out and rented almost every cabin on the property, plus the event center, for the weekend— we gave this place a lot of business. And honestly, the stay itself was great— nice place, no complaints about the cabins. The owner is the problem. He came flying in in his blue F-150 doing 20–30 mph where the posted speed limit is 5, and started screaming at us over something that could've been handled with a simple conversation. His exact words:"Where are your parents? This is a family establishment. I will not have hooligans running around here." Every single one of us is over 21 and family. All we were doing was playing hide and seek— which isn't against any of the property's rules— and there were no other guests to disturb, since we had the entire area rented. He still threatened to call the police, even though it wasn't even quiet hours. Before anyone could get a word in, he peeled out so fast the gravel sprayed up at us and our cars. Then on his way out he drove the wrong way down the property's one-way road, so apparently the rules only apply to guests. It's sad, because the property itself is great, and we were never anything but nice to the owners the whole weekend. To be treated in such an unprofessional manner— screamed at, threatened, and never given so much as an apology afterward— put a real dent in the weekend. We won't be back
ScoutOur group of about 20 rented nearly every cabin at Doe River Landing for my friend's wedding weekend, with the reception held on site. The cabins were nice and well-equipped, and the only other guests were in a cabin half a mile away through the woods. Unfortunately, the hosts ruined the stay. One night, some of us were playing hide and seek in an area that wasn't blocked off or against any rule. The host's husband came speeding in at roughly 30 mph(the posted limit is 5), jumped out of his truck screaming that he"will not have child hooligans running around the campground," told us to"go back to the motel we crawled out of," and demanded to see our parents— despite all of us being adults in our twenties. He then peeled out so aggressively he sprayed gravel at us and our cars. It wasn't even quiet hours, and we weren't disturbing anyone. Afterward, the host called us again, passive-aggressive, and questioned our ages— even though you have to be 21 just to rent a cabin there. The property is lovely, but the hosts' behavior put a real damper on what should have been a joyful wedding celebration. It's a shame they treat people paying good money this way. We won't be back.
GuideClean nice little campground for the weekend.
TravelerNice spot right on the river..Camp store & staff seem friendly & helpful-especially Sonny & Joshua.
Western North Carolina's mountainous terrain creates unique RV camping conditions near Banner Elk, with elevations ranging from 3,500 to 4,000 feet throughout the region. The area experiences cooler temperatures than surrounding lowlands, with summer highs typically reaching 75-80°F and winter temperatures frequently dropping below freezing. The higher elevation campgrounds require careful route planning when towing larger trailers or driving Class A motorhomes.
Fishing opportunities: Several campgrounds offer stream access for trout fishing, particularly at Mountain Stream RV Park where campsites back up to Buck Creek. "My husband did yoga every morning while I hung in my hammock and watched... We hiked mount Mitchell, cooked on our fire pit and relaxed with the fresh mountain air and starry nights," writes one reviewer who enjoyed the stream-side setting.
Hiking at Mount Mitchell: Located about 60 minutes from some Banner Elk area campgrounds, Mount Mitchell is the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. "We did Chimney Rock & Linville Falls, both absolutely beautiful!" notes a visitor who used their campground as a base for regional exploration. Multiple hiking trails accommodate different skill levels.
Local waterfall tours: The Linville Falls area offers several hiking options with varying difficulties to view multiple waterfall perspectives. According to one visitor at Linville Falls Campground, "Beautiful scenery, great hiking all around you!" The falls access trails range from 0.5 to 4 miles round trip.
Creek sounds for sleeping: Many campers specifically mention the sound of flowing water as a highlight of camping in the region. "The sound of the stream was so peaceful and relaxing... slept peacefully with the sounds of the running stream," reports one visitor at Mountain Stream RV Park, while another notes "The rushing stream was the perfect white noise for a restful night."
Clean facilities: Campground cleanliness receives consistent praise from reviewers in the Banner Elk region. At Barefoot Landing Camping Resort, visitors appreciate the well-maintained grounds, with one noting their stay was "Very quiet, very peaceful and friendly." Another campground earned the comment "These are the cleanest bathrooms we've ever seen."
Spacious sites: Many RVers mention appreciating the roominess at certain campgrounds. At Three Peaks RV Resort, one guest reports "Every site is a pull through with ample space, full hookups, and good Wi-Fi." The newer campground has planted over 400 trees to enhance site privacy as they mature.
Limited cell coverage: Mobile phone service varies widely throughout the Banner Elk region. At Rose Creek Retreat, the location is praised but connectivity can be limited: "We loved the privacy, location, and serenity of this campground. We live in the country and are used to more seclusion."
Site sizing considerations: Some campgrounds have tighter spacing than others. One Mountain Stream RV Park visitor noted: "The only reason I did not give this a Five Star Rating was that the site we stayed at was a little small (#7). Even with a 25-foot camper, I could not let my awning out fully." Advance research on site dimensions helps prevent issues.
Weather variability: The mountain climate can change rapidly. Temperature drops of 10-15 degrees from valley floors to mountain campgrounds are common, requiring proper clothing layers even in summer months. Fall camping requires advance planning as foliage season books quickly.
Kid-friendly water features: Several campgrounds feature creeks where children can splash and play. "Brody caught his first trout, it is a catch and release creek," mentions one family who celebrated a birthday at Mountain Stream RV Park. Water shoes are recommended as creek beds are typically rocky.
Playground access: For families with younger children, choosing a campground with play equipment provides entertainment options. "There's a playground for the kids and a little fenced in dog park, too," notes a camper who appreciated the family amenities at their campground.
Educational opportunities: The Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Centers offer junior ranger programs and wildlife identification activities. Safe Haven Farm RV Camping provides a pavilion overlooking water where families can gather, with a reviewer noting the "nearby forests & mountains" as highlights for exploration.
Navigation considerations: The winding mountain roads require careful travel planning when RV camping near Banner Elk. Many experienced RVers recommend arriving during daylight hours and using RV-specific GPS applications that account for road grades and tight turns.
Amenities verification: Different RV parks offer varying hookup configurations. At Grandview Ranch RV Park, a visitor confirmed "Spot was level with full hookups. Laundry & Propane. Pond to fish. WiFi. Beautiful Mountain Views to enjoy." Calling ahead about specific requirements helps prevent disappointment.
Level site availability: The mountainous terrain means many campgrounds require careful leveling. Three Peaks RV Resort earns praise for engineering level sites despite the mountain setting, with one visitor noting, "My camper's only 20' long, so it's dinky in the spacious, pull-through lots they have here."
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