Best RV Parks & Resorts near Dana, NC

RV parks near Dana offer varying setups for recreational vehicles, including Red Gates RV Park with full hookups and electric service for both 30 and 50 amp connections. Rutledge Lake RV Resort provides level concrete pads and accommodates larger motorhomes with pull-through sites. Lakewood RV Resort caters exclusively to the 55+ community with multiple hookup options but prohibits campfires at individual sites. Boylston Creek RV Park maintains 24 sites with water, electric, and dump station access. Most parks in the region feature gravel pads with spacing that can be tight during peak seasons, particularly for rigs over 35 feet. "Sites are quite close together. No great views, but very functional. Friendly accommodating host, having WiFi a definite plus since we wanted to research the area," noted one visitor about Red Gates.

The mountain terrain surrounding Dana affects access to several parks, with some requiring navigation of steep grades or narrow access roads. Full hookup availability varies significantly, with sanitary dump stations present at Rutledge Lake and Wilson's Riverfront but absent at Red Gates. Cell service remains consistent throughout most established parks, though WiFi quality ranges from adequate to requiring paid upgrades. According to one camper, "The park is clean and safe but lots are very close to one another." Many parks operate seasonally, with Red Gates closing from November through March. Pet policies are generally permissive but with standard restrictions. Proximity to Hendersonville and Asheville provides convenient access to services, with most supply stores within 15-20 minutes of the RV parks.

Best RV Sites Near Dana, North Carolina (219)

    1. Red Gates RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Dana, NC
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 685-8787

    "Small campground with level sites. Plenty of space and areas to walk our dog."

    "Close to Asheville and other local sites. Quiet, peaceful. Sites are quite close together. No great views, but very functional."

    2. Wilderness Cove Campground | Outdoor Adventure Retreats

    3 Reviews
    Saluda, NC
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 341-2344

    $35 - $299 / night

    "The tent camping is not quite"roughing it": there's pretty reliable WiFi and the bath house is air conditioned and kept very clean."

    "Very clean, small, quiet campground.  Tents only, they do have some cabins for rent.  Nice clean bath house.  Was able to access wifi near the tubing office.  Prices are extremely reasonable. "

    3. Rutledge Lake RV Resort

    19 Reviews
    Fletcher, NC
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 654-7873

    "I stayed at Rutledge Lake RV Resort July 7-9, 2023. The site was pretty level and the staff was friendly. The sites are packed in fairly close together but my neighbors were all extremely quiet."

    "This campground was decent Fishing pond has a lot of ducks and seaweed

    Laundry room was nice and large - easy and quick to get 3 loads done

    Waterfront site was fairly level and loved being able to"

    4. Boylston Creek RV Park & Cabins

    2 Reviews
    Penrose, NC
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 775-5991

    $60 / night

    5. Scenic RV Park

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    Swannanoa, NC
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    6. Wilson's Riverfront RV Park

    16 Reviews
    Asheville, NC
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 254-4676

    "The good- The proximity to downtown is the best you can get in a campground. If you choose a Riverfront site, you are literally 5 steps from the back of your RV from the French Broad River."

    "Close to town to go check things out. Not a far drive to get to many great restaurants, breweries or cideries. Right on the river. Concrete sites, not extremely level, but good enough."

    7. Hitching Post Campground

    5 Reviews
    Lake Lure, NC
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 625-0340

    $37 / night

    "We were on site A, its definetely big rig friendly. We travel in 30 TT and we had tons of room. There is a small catch and release pond."

    "Campground convenient to Lake Lure and Chimney Rock in the mountains. Quiet with a creek running through. Had cell reception and campground at the end of the road."

    8. Lakewood RV Resort - 55+

    6 Reviews
    Dana, NC
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 697-9523

    $55 - $66 / night

    "They have several pull through spots along with the permanent folks that live in the campground. "

    "It was quiet and nice. They have a heated pool, which we didn’t use but it was clean. The showers were clean, and nice and roomy."

    9. Asheville's Bear Creek RV Park & Campground

    11 Reviews
    Enka, NC
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 253-0798

    "Some sites are 30amp only and accommodate only 20-foot trailers or less. Other sites are longer, and some are pull-through. BATHHOUSE: 3 bathhouses are kept clean."

    "Nice location close to west Asheville, pet friendly!"

    10. Land of Waterfalls RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Penrose, NC
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 270-3539

    $50 - $60 / night

    "This campground is located 15 minutes to Brevard and Pisgah National Forest and 20 minutes to Hendersonville. DuPont State Park is nearby as well. Easy access to hiking trails and outdoor activities."

    "This campground is in an awesome location: 25 minutes to downtown Hendersonville, 12 minutes to downtown Brevard, and 10-15 minutes from all the trails at DuPont and Pisgah!"

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RV Park Reviews near Dana, NC

1446 Reviews of 219 Dana Campgrounds


  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 1, 2022

    Creekwood Farm RV Park

    Beautiful grounds on creek

    Great campground, fair amount of sites on creek, park like setting. Pull through sites for big rigs interior, full hookups include, cable, good wifi, good cell service. Great location to explore the quieter side of the smokies, Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Cherokee, Blue Ridge parkway, etc.

  • Harold W.
    Jun. 16, 2018

    Creekwood Farm RV Park

    Nice spot on the creek

    Many creek side spots. All are back in. 30,50 amp power, sewer and cable TV hookups.

    Reliable wi fi and good cell service. Spotless bath house with private shower,toilet sink.

    laundry and community dining area with themed events. Premium sites have a permanent fire ring, concrete patio and fire wood for first night.

  • N
    Jul. 25, 2022

    Land of Waterfalls RV Park

    Great campground, lots of shade, friendly camp hosts

    This campground is located 15 minutes to Brevard and Pisgah National Forest and 20 minutes to Hendersonville. DuPont State Park is nearby as well. Easy access to hiking trails and outdoor activities. Peaceful and quiet campground that is very well maintained. Camp hosts are very friendly and helpful! Check in and payment is all online. Dog friendly! Roomy sites with picnic tables and fire pits. Open year round. Stayed from November through April

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 29, 2021

    Spacious Skies Peach Haven

    Nice campground, lots of amenities.

    Overall, this is a very nice, clean park conveniently located to the interstate I-85) and attractions in the area. It has all the amenities you would expect to find at a KOA such as a swimming pool, playground, dog park, miniature golf, store, clubhouse, and more (including goats). It is by far the nicest private campground in the area that we have stayed at.

    This KOA has 127 sites offering varying degrees of services to accommodate RV's, tents, and those wanting to rent cabins. We chose a 50-amp full hook-up back-in site but were upgraded to a pull-thru so we could be in a sunny location to mitigate the chilly air. How nice of them! Our site (#79) was perfectly level as were most others (but not all). Water, electric, and cable hook-ups were well placed at the site and worked fine. We paid $37/night(with the KOA member discount). Nice, large grassy area for dogs to walk and sniff and there is a decent size dog park.  Roads and pads are hard packed gravel with grass in between sites. Some sites are set in a wooded area while some are out in the open with plenty of sun and satellite coverage. The park is big rig friendly and the roads are easily navigable. All sites have a picnic table and some had fire pits but ours did not. Cable is included and offered over 50 channels. Wifi worked well at our site.  The laundry was small with three washers and three dryers but very clean and had a decent book exchange. The bathroom and showers were super clean and looked like they were updated recently. 

    The campground is extremely clean and the owners/employees are super friendly. There is a short hiking trail (less than a mile) through the woods and plenty of green space in front of some of the pull-thrus. playground large swimming pool with large deck putt putt with lots of goat humor. 

    The only downside would be the closeness of sites but that is pretty much what you expect from private RV parks. Fortunately, we did not have neighbors right next to us which gave us more space. I'm usually not a KOA fan but have to say this one was great for our overnight stay and we would recommend it.

  • A
    Sep. 18, 2021

    Pisgah National Forest Davidson River Campground

    Hiking, Waterfalls, Fishing, Biking + Even Ice Cream

    OVERVIEW

    • No Water/Sewer Hookups on Any Site

    • Electric Hookup Sites Limited 

    • WiFi/Cell Signal Limited[Booster Recommended]

    • Kid Friendly

    • Dog Friendly

    • Bath Facilities On-site

    LOCATION

    The location is incredible! We enjoyed the accessibility of hiking, biking and fishing right from the campground. ART LOEB trailhead is right outside the campground entrance and is excellent for hiking and mountain biking. Several loops and even sites provide access to the river for fishing. Just outside the campground are endless trails and several beautiful waterfalls that can be accessed within a 5-15 min car ride. Convenient to a few restaurants, grocery stores and even a Walmart (which is slightly dodgy so be warned).

    SITE

    014 WOAK site is an RV site. It’s spacious and very private. We loved how much room we had to spread out and entertain as we were traveling with several other camping families. Our site was the go to spot! Backing in wasn’t difficult. It was convenient that the pull through site across from us was vacant, this made backing in super easy. There are no hookups on this site. So be sure you have a generator! One bonus on the location of this site is the water access just feet away. We needed to fill up and had forgot to do so when we pulled in to the campground. What a relief to see a water access just steps from the campsite! The only downside was that generator hours are very limited. If you are traveling during warmer months or must have AC, this is not the site for you. We felt that the tree coverage really provided us protection from the heat and did very well without AC in early August.

    ACTIVITIES

    • Slide Rock is a natural water slide that is fun for the whole family. Yes… it’s COLD and honestly worth every moment of chilly suffering.

    • Hiking is abundant and all levels are accessible within minutes to a few miles of the campsite. Our favorites are: Looking Glass Falls (steps going down make this a breeze), Moore Cove Falls is a MUST and an easy trail that leads to the perfect waterfall for a good photo, Looking Glass Rock is a moderate to difficult hike and worth it. Looking Glass Rock is a long hike so be prepared to go early and bring a rain jacket.

    • Fishing right within the campground makes it perfect for an early morning or late afternoon activity. The hatchery is nearby and offers some wonderful opportunities to catch and release. Be sure to look in to a guided tour for a hands on experience filled with lots of educational info on local fish.

    • Biking is a top activity for lots of overnight and day campers. The Art Loeb Trail provides endless miles that proves fun for the whole family.

    • Ice Cream at Dolly’s should make your list if you love a refreshing treat. This iconic little stop if right by the entrance to the Pisgah Forest and just around the corner from the campground. Also a great spot for a cell signal!

    • Breweries aren’t hard to find nearby. Small microbreweries are within a few minutes and Sierra Nevada Brewery is 25 minutes away.

    DON’T FORGET

    • Generator (in case your site doesn’t offer electric)
    • Headlamps and Flashlights (tree coverage is heavy so it gets darker faster)
    • Fishing Poles
    • Rain Jackets (it rained almost daily in the afternoon)
    • Cordless Leaf Blower (for removing leaves from slide outs)
  • Adam V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 7, 2020

    Mile Creek County Park

    My Favorite Campground in South Carolina

    Having lived in South Carolina most my life, I haven't seen it all.. but have seen a lot of it. Mile Creek Campground is a string of 3 islands connect by narrow straights and surrounded by water. It's hard to get a spot here without great views of Lake Keowee and the Blueridge Mountains.

    The spaces a are a mix of full concrete pads or gravel sites. We've stayed in several sites and while some are very close together (that RV park feeling), there are many which have lots of breathing room, and things feel more natural. The pics in this review are for site 51, which is on the "3rd island," which is the furthest out and offers the best views. This is a very level concrete spot and we only had to use the electric tongue jack on our trailer to level front to back. Got set up in under 5 minutes.

    There is one oddity to some of the concrete sites. Because it's concrete, your fire pit is off to the side. And since most of the sites are raised, your fire pit may be level with the concrete pad, but you can't sit next to it as there is too much slope.

    It's a county park and is well maintained. Bath houses are clean. With it having a public day use area with a nice boat dock, you can expect almost every morning @ 6am to hear the diehard fishing folks blasting out of the boat launch area. 

    We have Verizon and our cell signal has always been 4 to 5 bars on the outside third island.

    All sites have 30amp electric and water hookups. Dump station at the front of campground entrance up on a hill. BE AWARE, pulling into the dump station is easy, but the steeper exit will have longer RV's and Trailers dragging their bag end on the asphalt.

    We've always felt safe and relaxed here. And though we prefer more dispersed camping with less neighbors, this is still one of the best and most affordable ($25 in off season) places in South Carolina to camp. 

    We rarely give 5-stars, but due to the awesome views,  trees between the sites and being well wooded & surrounded by water... it really is a very nice place.

    From what I can tell, all but two sites are back in. We had no problem backing in our 23'8" (total length) camper in.

  • W
    Feb. 12, 2021

    Mile Creek County Park

    A hidden gem!

    This campground sets on a peninsula into Lake Keowee and offers gorgeous views of the lake and mountains in the distance.  While possible for big rigs, it can be a challenge in some areas.  The sites are mostly in the 30-35 foot range and most are back in, fairly level and offer 30/20 electric and water.  Picnic tables and fire rings are on the sites, but unfortunately most of the sites do not offer a lot of usable area around the site.  A few sites near the boat ramp are unparalleled in their view of the lake and mountains and reservation planning is a must if these are wanted.  Being far out in the country the cell service isn't so good and according to where you are even over the air TV is spotty.  A nice boat ramp and swimming beach are available, as are bath houses centrally located.  The camp store was closed due to Covid when we stayed, but there are kayak and canoe rentals.  The dump station was easily accessed and very clean. There are cabins, but we did not look at them.  All in all, this is a very nice campground for families or couples wanting a getaway.

  • Tim P.
    Nov. 2, 2021

    Travelers Rest-North Greenville KOA

    KOA Holiday Traveler's Rest SC

    Wonderful small campground w less than 50sites. Most are creekside back ins. Full hook up including cable. Smoking wifi. Level gravel sites with concrete patios. Some with yard swings. Very clean. Clean bathhouses. Cute camp store. Free library. Pool and other rec. Propane refills and wood$ delivery to site. Trash pick up. Great hosts. Campground is easy to get to and tucked into the woods.

  • Napunani
    Jun. 23, 2022

    Lake Powhatan — National Forests In North Carolina

    Shade, Shade and more Shade!

    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 large space along with vegetation between sites 

    Very quiet 

    Asphalt parking pad surrounded with bean size gravel 

    Concrete picnic table 

    Metal fire pit with cooking grate 

    2 hook lantern pole 

    Electric at water connection for heated water hose connection 

    Recycle bins in campground loop 

    Trash dumpsters immediately out of campground loop 

    Firewood for sale but gate attendant told us to buy at Ingles (grocery store) where it is $3 bundle cheaper and we did! 

    Next to North Carolina Arboretum 

    Close to Asheville Outlet Mall and Camping World 

    CONS 

    3 bear sitings a day prior to our arrival in campground, according to gate attendant 

    No overnight gate closure even tho RULES proved at check-in stated gates closed at 10pm, but no open hours in RULES

     Lakeview site 38 not level 

    Up hill sewer connection at Lakeview site 38 

    Fire ring not cleared of ash upon our arrival 

    Non-moveable concrete picnic table and beyond camper awning 

    2 toilets and 2 showers for entire Lakeview Loop (21 campsites). There were lines! 

    Low hanging tree branches over roadways and roadside tree branches over roadways so it was a maneuvering obstacle challenge to not scrape camper roof and sides Campground roads narrow with tight curves along with roadway asphalt dropped off to steep shoulders; could be challenging to novice rig drivers (as we witnessed that more than once) 

    Two-and- a-half-mile drive on a twisty hilly road through residential neighborhood to get to the campground 

    No WiFi 

    1 bar Verizon


Guide to Dana

RV camping in Dana, North Carolina offers options throughout the mountainous terrain between Hendersonville and Brevard. Sites in this area sit at elevations ranging from 2,100 to 2,500 feet, with nearby Forest Service roads reaching 3,000+ feet. Average summer temperatures range 75-85°F daytime and 55-65°F nights, while winter drops to 30-50°F with occasional snowfall between December and February.

What to do

Hiking near DuPont State Forest: Only 15 minutes from Land of Waterfalls RV Park, guests can access multiple waterfalls and hiking trails. "This campground is located 15 minutes to Brevard and Pisgah National Forest and 20 minutes to Hendersonville. DuPont State Park is nearby as well. Easy access to hiking trails and outdoor activities," notes one visitor.

River activities and tubing: The French Broad River flows through the region with several access points. Wilson's Riverfront RV Park sits directly on the water. "Great park. Right on the French Broad River. Little tight to get in and out but it's the mountains so everything is tight," shares a camper. Multiple outfitters rent kayaks, tubes, and canoes within 5-10 minutes of the campground.

Chimney Rock exploration: Located about 30 minutes from many Dana area campgrounds, Chimney Rock offers hiking trails with elevation gains of 400-800 feet. "Close to Chimney Rock and Lake Lure which is great," mentions a visitor at Hitching Post Campground.

What campers like

Off-leash dog areas: Red Gates RV Park provides dedicated pet facilities. "They even have an off lead dog area with water available and poop bags. There was a lake on the property to walk around and adds to the beauty of a walk," writes one visitor who appreciated the amenities.

Clean facilities: Bathroom cleanliness varies significantly between parks but receives frequent mentions in reviews. "Pristine bath house! Pristine campground! We truly enjoyed our time here!" reports a camper at Red Gates RV Park. Another visitor at Rutledge Lake RV Resort states, "Bathrooms were always very clean, laundry room was spacious and clean, office staff was kind and helpful."

Fishing opportunities: Several parks offer on-site fishing. "I really like this place, clean, quite, and warm. Nice sites with and great stream and pond on property to fish, and yes it's easy to catch a fish here!" notes a reviewer about Rutledge Lake RV Resort.

What you should know

Office hours limitations: Several rv parks near Dana, North Carolina have restricted office hours affecting amenity access. "The only thing I would recommend is keeping office open later then 5. When office closes you can not take boats, or kayaks out. So when you spend day out site seeing and return office is closed. Can not get Ice, wood or boat rentals," explains a Rutledge Lake visitor.

Seasonal variations: Winter camping options are limited as some parks close completely. Red Gates operates April through November, while others remain open with reduced services. Wilderness Cove Campground stays open year-round with tent sites and cabins.

Site spacing considerations: Most reviews mention proximity between sites as a significant factor. "The park is clean and safe but lots are very close to one another," notes one visitor at Lakewood RV Resort, a common observation across multiple parks in the region.

Tips for camping with families

Cottage options for mixed camping: Some families prefer splitting stays between tents and cabins. "My kid(12) and I had a great experience here: 2 nights in tents and 2 in a River Cottage. The tent camping is not quite 'roughing it': there's pretty reliable WiFi and the bath house is air conditioned and kept very clean," shares a Wilderness Cove Campground visitor.

Playground access: Limited on-site activities for children make parks with playgrounds valuable. Hitching Post Campground offers a playground for kids, though without WiFi. "They have a playground for kids. No wifi," notes a recent visitor.

Pool considerations: Swimming options vary between parks with some offering heated pools. "They have a heated pool & lake activities. All of the facilities are nice. The park is up-kept very well," reports a visitor at Rutledge Lake RV Resort.

Tips from RVers

Site leveling challenges: RV parks Dana, North Carolina often feature sloped terrain requiring significant leveling. "Super busy park outside of Asheville, NC. Great for getting in and out of town and enjoying the city but spaces were all very unlevel," reports a visitor at Asheville's Bear Creek RV Park.

RV size limitations: Many parks accommodate larger RVs but access roads present challenges. "Hard to get in and out of with large camper, poor water pressure, small dated bathhouse, along highway (but noise really wasn't too bad)," explains one RVer about Wilson's Riverfront RV Park.

Concrete pad availability: Level concrete pads are available at select parks but not standard. "We had spot #10 water front. It had plenty of space for the 5 of us and 2 dogs. Nice gravel level sites," notes a Rutledge Lake visitor, while others mention concrete pads at specific sites.

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