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Camping near Collettsville, North Carolina ranges from full-hookup RV parks to free dispersed campsites along the eastern edge of Pisgah National Forest, with access to the Blue Ridge Parkway and stunning mountain views. Mortimer Campground within the National Forests of North Carolina offers tent camping, while numerous developed sites like Spacious Skies Bear Den and Thousand Trails Green Mountain provide full-service options with cabins, RV hookups, and glamping accommodations. Dispersed camping opportunities exist along Old NC 105 and at Brown Mountain Roadside Campsites, where tent and small RV camping is permitted with minimal amenities in more secluded settings.
Road conditions vary significantly throughout the region, particularly for accessing dispersed camping areas. Old NC 105 features dirt and gravel roads that can become rough after rain, though many standard vehicles manage the terrain. The camping season generally runs April through October, with several campgrounds like Julian Price Park Campground and Linville Falls Campground maintaining specific operational windows during these months. Cell reception is limited or nonexistent at many sites, particularly at forest service locations. According to one visitor, "We drove the entire road between Lake James and Linville Falls and there are tons of good spots for boondocking and hiking. About 5 camping spots along the road have breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains."
Riverside camping represents a significant draw in the Collettsville area, with several campgrounds situated along waterways offering natural sound barriers and recreational opportunities. The South Toe River provides swimming holes and fishing access at multiple locations. Developed campgrounds typically offer amenities including showers, flush toilets, and electric hookups, while dispersed sites provide more primitive experiences with fire rings and occasionally picnic tables. Campers note that free dispersed sites fill quickly, especially those with mountain views. A reviewer mentioned that Brown Mountain Roadside Campsites offer "forest dispersed camping with toilets and phone reception nearby," making them accessible for those needing occasional connectivity while enjoying a more rustic camping experience.
Best Campgrounds near Collettsville (293)
1. Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway
"Julian Price Park is a beautiful campground just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. We enjoy this campground on the weekends throughout the fall and spring as it is less occupied."
"This campground is on a beautiful lake. There is no swimming on the lake(its pretty shallow) but awesome for kayaking and paddleboarding."
from $30 / night
Check Availability2. Spacious Skies Bear Den
"Spacious Skies Bear Den in North Carolina offers an ideal blend of relaxation and adventure for families."
"Bear den was a perfect location for the Blue ridge parkway. We stayed at a two cabin lot that had a hot tub. Bear den has everything from RV camp sites to a game room."
from $24 - $999 / night
Check Availability3. Thousand Trails Green Mountain
"We had a deck at our site which was a but problematic due to our steps folding out, it took some finagling and leveling to get it to where we could close our door."
"This is our first time ever camping and this place feels like home away from home and everyone here is very friendly."
4. Linville Falls Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway
"Another lovely campground along the BRP, close to Linville Falls and gorge, picnic area and visitor center."
"There are cabins, RV spots and tent sites all with access to newly renovated restrooms and coin operated laundry."
from $30 - $45 / night
Check Availability5. Steele Creek Park & Campground
"The close proximity to Linville Falls, Blowing Rock and the Blue Ridge Parkway was perfect. We will definitely be back to explore the area more."
"Friends of my went and paddled the Wilson Gorge close by. Tubed down the river, just plenty to do for a weekend trip."
6. Upper Creek, Pisgah National Forest NC
"Spent two nights here at a site right next to the creek, which was awesome listening to the running water as you fall asleep. Easy to get to, just a forest service road."
"Big space, right next to the creek. All I heard was the water and some faint crickets hanging on in November. Best part, No highway sound! A couple hunters drove by, no one else was there."
7. Mortimer Campground — National Forests In North Carolina
"Hiking, fishing, swimming, and waterfall splashing abound on, and around, this campground. Many of the campsites are situated along Thorps Creek, so the sound of the creek can lull you to sleep."
"The 5 upfront are walk in, and more private. The about to be 12 in the back are pull in and much closer together. Two shower houses, one on both ends, no hookups."
from $20 - $30 / night
Check Availability8. Old NC 105 - Dispersed Camping
"This was our first stop on our first trip to North Carolina and now we don’t want to leave!"
"The sites are pretty spread out but there are a few within shouting distance (which could be annoying if the site next to you decides to bring a battery powered Sawzall to cut firewood at 2am)."
9. Grandfather Campground
"The campsite is always clean and friendly staff are there ready to answer questions on where to hike, eat and about the wildlife that's in this area of Western North Carolina."
"The positives: Location: very close to Grandfather Mountain entrance and BRP. There are plenty of stores, restaurants, antiques nearby too."
from $35 - $42 / night
Check Availability10. Table Rock Campsites (Linville Gorge Wilderness)
"Be sure to have 4WD (preferably a off-roading vehicle) to make it up some parts of the road.
The spot was massive and could easily fit 5+ vehicles and sleep 20 comfortably.""It has free tent campsites and it is right next to Linville Gorge. This allows plenty of adventurous trails ranging in difficulty."
Drive Time
- 1 hr 12 min from Asheville, NC
- 1 hr 28 min from Johnson City, TN
- 1 hr 45 min from Kingsport, TN
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Recent Reviews near Collettsville, NC
1395 Reviews of 293 Collettsville Campgrounds
- CChris B.
TravelerFlintlock Campground
End of July Camping Trip
We spent a Friday and Saturday night at site 23, which is a great spot. This is a spot for a smaller camper and has water and power only. The plug for power is a little further away than usual, so if you are plugging in to power you may need an extended cord. It’s a short walk to the bath house, which was well maintained. The dog walking area was spacious and also very clean. They also have a washer and dryer on site for laundry.
- rrobert J.Scout
Boone N.C. KOA Holiday
Great stay clean and friendly atmosphere
Nice quiet campground about 1.9 miles out of boone NC. Lots to do here family friendly and pets freindly. Worth the stop.
Anna M.ScoutOld NC 105 - Dispersed Camping
great spot
got lucky and found a great spot right across the road from beautiful viewpoint. road was busier during the day but calmed down at night. enjoyed our visit
- kkathy U.Scout
Buck Creek
Amazing
I’m thrilled to give this campground my highest recommendation! The owners and staff couldn’t have been more accommodating, helpful and kind! We called that morning because the campground we were booked at turned out to be awful. They fit us in and then we ended up extending our stay. We had to keep moving sites because they had other campers coming in, but it was worth it! Our favorite sites was 54 and 27. Some sites are close, but all are on the creek so you don’t notice it at all! Nothing better than waking up to the sound of water! The campground location is perfect, 20-30 minutes from things to do like hiking and wineries.
Mike F.ScoutDoe River Landing
Ahhh-mazing
We arrived and easily got to our spot. There’s a river just behind our spot and only a handful of RVs and cabins. Our GPS wanted us to pass the turn to the campground, we had to make a U turn to get in…. Of course, on the second approach we saw the entrance signs (my bad). It looks like it is best to approach from the west (Hampton?), it was a sharp turn entering from the east (Roan Mountain). We settled in and got to relaxing quickly.
- SSara M.
GuideDoe River Landing
What a fantastic find - small, family-owned campground in mountain heaven
Doe River Landing is a small, delightful RV and cabin camping park that sits on the banks of the Doe River in the Roan Mountain valley of TN. We enjoyed our stay enough that we extended a few extra days. Five shaded, landscaped RV sites offering water/electric are located about 20 yards from the river’s edge. An additional site offers a fully-outfitted rental RV. Sites are pea gravel and mostly level. Luxury rental cabins(5) are available along with a truly awesome rental pavilion outfitted for larger group gatherings. The friendly hosts live in a home nearby and were around daily during our stay.
For a small family campground the amenities are super nice. The top-notch children’s playground and toy shed obviously delighted guest’s children. Wi-Fi signal is strong enough for streaming. Nice, clean bathhouse. Public grills are available. Hiking trails meander along the river and up through their woods.
There are few places we enjoy more than the Roan Mountain area for camping. The location is fantastic and even peak summer temperatures are usually comfortable. Roan Mountain State Park is minutes away for hiking and a slew of activities, while the top of Roan Mountain houses the famous wild Rhododendron Gardens. The AT and multiple hiking trails run along the top of the mountain.
There were only a few considerations with this venue.
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The sites are mostly level although we needed two OxBlocks in each of the sites we stayed in. One needed leveling front-to-back, the other side-to-side. When Hurricane Helene scoured the area it likely left some dips in the parking pads.
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The bathhouse contains one toilet and shower, both housed in the same room which can tie them up for long periods.
3) There may be some day and night traffic noise as large trucks involved in repairs from Hurricane Helene are still active.
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The approach is rather challenging. New lighted signage helps identify where their single-lane entrance road takes a HARD fork off US-19E. Be sure to check the Directions tab on their website. If you are arriving from the north (through Elizabethton) you will be able to pull directly onto Bob Ray Rd.(entrance to the right of the little Bible church). Approaching from the south on US-19E is more difficult. Bob Ray Rd basically runs parallel to US-19E which requires essentially a U-turn across 2-3 lanes to accomplish. The host suggests turning through the closed fruit stand parking lot(on the left within sight of the entrance) but we weren’t sure about it given on-coming traffic. We elected to drive~ 2 miles further down 19E and U-turn across the left shoulder.
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Bob Ray Rd is a single-lane road. Based on timing for check-in/check-out you are unlikely to meet another RV coming at you(thankfully!)
Multiple choices for food in the area. The Whiteway Grill– less than 5 minutes away- offers fabulous breakfasts. Smoky Mountain Bakers is beyond awesome! Wood-fired pizza for dinner and breakfast plates from simple sandwiches to breakfast burritos, pancakes and French toast. We find excuses to eat here during the week. Every meal we’ve had at Puerto Escondido Mexican restaurant was huge(as in leftovers) and tasty.
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- SSherry S.Traveler
Upper Creek, Pisgah National Forest NC
Very nice!
I camped on Forest Road 982. There were quite a few people camping along this road, but I found a really good spot by the large creek. The campsites are pretty far from each other so the privacy is good. I stayed one night. Will definitely go back.
- KKatie M.Scout
Dark Ridge HideOut (Adults Only)
Awesome private campground!
The owner was super nice and gave us all the info we needed! Very close to the falls to swim at and hike to (wear hiking shoes to get to the falls) over all great quiet little campground!
Guide to Collettsville
Tent camping opportunities near Collettsville, North Carolina range from rugged dispersed sites to family-friendly developed campgrounds. Located at 1,234 feet elevation, the area serves as a gateway to Pisgah National Forest with Wilson Creek's classified Wild and Scenic River running through steep forested terrain. Roads to most primitive sites require careful navigation, especially during rainy periods when creeks can rise rapidly.
What to do
Hiking to waterfalls: From Mortimer Campground, access two trailheads directly from the campground, including an easy hike to a small waterfall. A reviewer noted, "Beautiful, clean grounds with access to a 1/2 mile round trip hike to a waterfall on the property!"
River activities: Steele Creek Park offers water-based recreation with clear streams. A visitor shared, "The water was clear with a small beach. Friends of my went and paddled the Wilson Gorge close by. Tubed down the river, just plenty to do for a weekend trip."
Mountain biking: Brown Mountain area provides extensive trail networks. Many campers bring bikes to access more remote areas of the forest. "The road is pretty well maintained. I did see about 3 maybe 4 vault toilets. There was a creek with a decent swimming hole 2 minutes walking distance from camp," according to a recent camper.
Fall foliage viewing: Visit in October for peak color displays along forest roads. One camper at Steele Creek Park mentioned, "We had the best weekend at Steele Creek! We went the 3rd weekend in October and the fall leaf color was gorgeous!"
What campers like
Mountain views: Old NC 105 dispersed camping spots offer panoramic vistas. "Headed up the road from Lake James to find this stunning view down into the gorge from our site," shared one camper who added, "There were tons of sites all along this road continuing north all the way to the Blue Ridge Parkway near Linville Falls."
Creek-side campsites: Many sites feature running water nearby for natural sound barriers. A Steele Creek visitor commented, "A lot of the sites have water beside them. Bathrooms were clean. There is a store on property that has things you may have forgotten and a grill."
Privacy options: More secluded spots available for those willing to explore. One camper at Brown Mountain noted, "We stayed here for 12 days in the very first spot on the right, it was the most secluded and we had a bar of service near/at the picnic table."
Free camping opportunities: Multiple no-cost sites available throughout the area. "Beautiful spots well cleaned and maintained. Forest service rd is well Maintained! Handful of sights and multiple privy's," shared a visitor to Brown Mountain Roadside Campsites.
What you should know
Road conditions: Access to Brown Mountain Roadside Campsites requires driving gravel roads. A camper explained, "The road is gravel and dirt. No major potholes and easily navigable. Two cars/trucks and most likely two small to mid-sized RVs can squeeze by at the same time."
Bathroom facilities: Vault toilets available at some dispersed sites. "This campsite was a stop over for a trip out west and it was wonderful! Especially for being free. The trash was overflowing a little and the vault toilets obviously didn't smell the best," reported one candid Brown Mountain camper.
Crowding patterns: Weekends see heavy use, especially in summer and fall. "The OHV trail starts at the parking lot, which is why on weekends it gets extremely busy. I'd say I saw upwards of 25 trucks and vans in November," noted a visitor.
Water availability: Bring your own water to dispersed sites. A camper at Old NC 105 advised, "No camp sight that I could find had access to the river that runs along this road so make sure to bring plenty of bottled water."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Spacious Skies Bear Den offers dedicated children's areas. A family camper shared, "We camped at C13 which was right across from the large playground in November. No noise issues, but it was dark by 6:30pm. May be different in the Summer. My daughter had a blast and we could keep an eye on her while we worked/played at the site."
Cabin options: Several campgrounds offer cabin rentals for families wanting more comfort. "My two teenage boys and I stayed in a 'Cozy Cabin'. They are bigger than they look in the picture. There is a countertop next to the front door and plenty of room for all of our gear," reported a Bear Den visitor.
Swimming holes: Safe water play areas available in warmer months. A Steele Creek Park visitor noted, "It was cool outside but we saw several kids playing in the creek and it looked fun. We will have to come back in the summer to enjoy the water."
Game rooms: Indoor activities available for rainy days. One Bear Den camper mentioned, "Bear den has everything from RV camp sites to a game room. There are private cabins a short walk from the camp sites."
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Grandfather Campground offers various RV options. A camper advised, "We stayed up the hill, where there are three lanes of diagonal pull thru sites sloping up the hill. The sites are fairly level, long but a little narrow. Because of the slope, there isn't much 'yard' space, just a platform with a picnic table."
Hookup availability: Full-service sites at several campgrounds. "Great place to stay. Lots of permanent campers. Some sites may be difficult to back in just depending on where you are and type of camper," a Thousand Trails Green Mountain visitor observed.
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds operate April through October. "We spent 14 nights here Oct 2020. Not one day where we disappointed. Beautiful park with full hook ups," shared a camper at Green Mountain.
Grocery access: Stock up before arriving at remote sites. A Brown Mountain camper noted, "As for groceries, there is a store diagonally across from the entrance of the forest. The Collettsville General Store is about 6 miles from the dispersed camping sites and a far better bet."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Collettsville, NC?
What camping is available near Collettsville, NC?
According to TheDyrt.com, Collettsville, NC offers a wide range of camping options, with 293 campgrounds and RV parks near Collettsville, NC and 19 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Collettsville, NC?
Which is the most popular campground near Collettsville, NC?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Collettsville, NC is Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway with a 4.6-star rating from 49 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Collettsville, NC?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Collettsville, NC?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 19 free dispersed camping spots near Collettsville, NC.
What parks are near Collettsville, NC?
What parks are near Collettsville, NC?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 25 parks near Collettsville, NC that allow camping, notably W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir and Pisgah National Forest.
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