Best Tent Camping near Ennice, NC

The Blue Ridge Mountains surrounding Ennice, North Carolina offer several tent-only camping options within a short drive. Basin Cove on the Blue Ridge Parkway provides primitive tent camping with walk-in sites approximately one mile from the parking area. Dusty Trails Outfitters in nearby Crumpler offers spacious riverfront tent campsites with individual amenities. For tent campers seeking more established facilities, Millrace Campground at New River Trail State Park in Virginia (about 30 miles north) provides tent-only walk-in sites with basic amenities. Blue Bear Mountain Camp in Todd features both drive-in and hike-in tent sites with varying levels of seclusion.

Most tent campgrounds in the region require some planning for access and supplies. Basin Cove requires a permit from the park office and features no vehicle access, making it necessary to carry all gear along a mile-long trail. Sites typically include fire rings and some have log seating, but no picnic tables. Water filtration equipment is essential as clean water sources are limited. At Dusty Trails Outfitters, tent sites are set on natural terrain with some uneven ground near the river. Many campgrounds in the area have pit toilets rather than flush facilities, and cell service is virtually nonexistent throughout much of Ashe County, requiring advance planning for navigation and emergencies.

The tent camping experience near Ennice offers notable natural features and solitude. According to reviews, Basin Cove provides an excellent introduction to backcountry tent camping with sites that are "well spread out so there is enough room for privacy." One camper noted that the "stars are amazing" and the sound of the creek creates a peaceful nighttime atmosphere. At Dusty Trails Outfitters, tent sites feature significant separation between neighbors, with one visitor reporting they "could hardly see them through the brush that separates the campsites." The region's tent-only sites often provide access to hiking trails, fishing spots, and paddling opportunities on the New River, making them ideal base camps for outdoor recreation.

Best Tent Sites Near Ennice, North Carolina (39)

    1. New River Yacht Club

    1 Review
    Fries, VA
    8 miles
    +1 (276) 768-6235

    $50 / night

    "I'd like to welcome New River Yacht Club to the Dyrt, they offer waterfront tent sites so you can enjoy a weekend at the water.  Make sure to check out their rentals to make the most of your stay! "

    2. Basin Cove — Blue Ridge Parkway

    3 Reviews
    Blue Ridge Parkway, NC
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 348-3487

    "You have to make a reservation with the park office for your site and drop by the ranger station to pick up your permit."

    "Easy hike in, but far enough that you won’t find High-maintenance campers or crowds. Maybe some horseback people. Campground has tent pads, picnic tables, fire pits, pit toilets, water pump."

    3. New River Alleghany Access Primitive Paddle-in — New River State Park

    3 Reviews
    Mouth of Wilson, NC
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 982-2587

    $17 / night

    "My family went to tent camp and enjoyed our stay. We discovered others with campers that had wonderful campsites. The bathroom facilities are new and very clean. We enjoyed hiking."

    "Sites with full hookups: 3, 7, [8, 12, 13, 14, 15 near bath house] 18, 19, 20 Bath house was nice and clean. Canoe up camp sites right along the River."

    4. Dusty Trails Outfitters

    2 Reviews
    Scottville, NC
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 977-8375

    $20 / night

    "We met Dustin as he was packing up near his boat launch area. If you drive down Garvey Bridge road (past the bridge), you will easily see the shuttle bus labeled Dusty Trails Outfitters."

    "Gorgeous location along the river."

    5. Riverside Canoe and Campground

    1 Review
    Crumpler, NC
    19 miles
    Website

    $25 - $55 / night

    "We stayed in the camping cabins located on the hill behind the store. It was so quiet & offered a beautiful view of the river from the picnic table."

    6. Millrace Campground — New River Trail State Park

    5 Reviews
    Austinville, VA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (276) 699-6778

    $20 - $25 / night

    "Ever wake up on a foggy Virginia morning and walk only a few feet fro your tent and watch the fog rise off the water? I DID and it was AMAZING!!"

    "The park is a linear park that is known for its flat-ish trails and bike/horse paths. Of the 57 miles of this park, about 39 are on the New River."

    7. Homeplace Recreational Park Inc.

    5 Reviews
    Pilot Mountain, NC
    25 miles
    +1 (336) 374-5173

    "In this park, all the sites are dirt only, no paved pads, but do have rock fire rings. The WiFi was pretty good considering the number of people who were probably using it."

    "Large trail to go for a little walk. Very reasonably priced. Will go again."

    9. Blue Bear Mountain Camp

    27 Reviews
    Todd, NC
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 406-4226

    $25 - $136 / night

    "It offers RV, drive in and hike in tent sites and also teepee camping."

    "We had a neighbor nice enough to give us his site because he was leaving early and I would have stayed another night there. It was C3 backed into the woods on level ground. It made for a cozy morning."

    10. Possible Property

    1 Review
    Cana, VA
    23 miles
    +1 (910) 548-4267

    $30 - $45 / night

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Tent Camping Reviews near Ennice, NC

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