Best Glamping near Etowah, NC

The Bike Farm formerly offered primitive glamping options in its prime location near Brevard, but according to recent visitor updates, it no longer operates campgrounds and functions as a guide service only. "The Bike Farm no longer offers camping," confirms a reviewer from 2022. When it was operational, the property featured canvas tent accommodations with outdoor showers and access to nearby mountain biking trails, serving as a rustic retreat for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a glamping experience close to Pisgah National Forest's extensive trail systems.

North Mills River Campground sits beside a pristine waterway and provides glamping accommodations within easy reach of both Asheville and Brevard. The property maintains glamping sites with river access, making it popular with visitors seeking elevated camping experiences. One camper noted, "We enjoyed the extra room between camp sites and the added privacy from trees." Glamping guests have access to clean shower facilities with hot water, while being positioned near exceptional fly fishing, mountain biking, and hiking opportunities. The location serves as an ideal basecamp for exploring the greater Pisgah region, with access to multiple forest recreation areas and waterfall hikes approximately 25 minutes from the camping area. Reservations are recommended, particularly during peak seasons, as the limited glamping sites fill quickly due to their desirable riverside positioning.

Best Glamping Sites Near Etowah, North Carolina (86)

    1. Lake Powhatan — National Forests In North Carolina

    63 Reviews
    Enka, NC
    13 miles
    +1 (828) 552-8040

    $37 - $135 / night

    "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"

    "Also really needed the quick swil in the lake in the evening."

    2. North Mills River

    26 Reviews
    Mills River, NC
    8 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. Table Rock State Park Campground

    55 Reviews
    Sunset, SC
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 878-9813

    "Great for families, as there are drive up camp sites with fire pits and plenty of space, and spread out so it still feels like you have privacy. Lots of great hikes."

    "The site was shaded and wasn’t too close to my camping neighbors, but the biggest problem was dealing with the ants—big black ants, small black ants, and other tiny ants."

    4. Pisgah National Forest Davidson River Campground

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

    $32 - $71 / night

    "On-site ****LOCATION

    The location is incredible!"

    "A little close to neighbors but not too bad. Some sites in Riverbend offer more privacy. Can’t beat location, mountain bike trails easily rideable from campground."

    5. The Bike Farm

    6 Reviews
    Penrose, NC
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 577-3673

    $24 - $110 / night

    "If what you are looking for is a great place to get out in nature and get away from the crowds you’re in the right spot."

    "Wood is available on-site $5 for 10 pieces or you can pack your wood in. I will definitely be back."

    6. Asheville West KOA

    24 Reviews
    Candler, NC
    19 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."

    7. Blue Ridge Motorcycle Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    9 Reviews
    Canton, NC
    15 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"

    8. Creekside Mountain Camping

    16 Reviews
    Gerton, NC
    18 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."

    9. Ash Grove

    5 Reviews
    Brevard, NC
    13 miles

    $45 / night

    "Tent camping comfort with mulched level sites…WiFi available…Owners live onsite,and always available…clean restrooms,hot shower…"

    "The bath house was super clean and tidy. The campground was close to many hiking areas and some great restaurants in town. So far the best campground we’ve been too. 10/10 would recommend."

    10. Adventure Village and Lodgings

    5 Reviews
    Rosman, NC
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 862-5411

    "It’s quiet, babbling little brook near by. Cute cabinets that have room for 4 ppl, kitchenette, WiFi, pool, bathhouse. Clean quaint. Close to Brevard, DuPont for mountain biking etc."

    "This campground has a few tent campsites near the office/shower building but a great number of remote sites up on the side of a mountain. 4WD required due to steep inclines and rough road conditions."

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Glamping Reviews near Etowah, NC

758 Reviews of 86 Etowah Campgrounds


  • R
    Sep. 28, 2021

    Moonshine Creek Campground

    Top Notch

    This is an excellent campground! It’s really woodsy and the creek is fabulous. Nice laundry facilities. Especially nice are the tent sites. They seem to have some of the most scenic spots. The Sanctuary area is awesome and the tent sites are right on the creek. It is for those with no pets or kids and is limited to 2 people per site. It’s a quiet zone. There is one tent cabin and 4 tent sites with water and electric. You CAN park at your sites. We weren’t sure before if it was a walk in area. The bathhouse for this area has two toilets and two showers.Each is completely private. There are outlets and sinks in all four. There is also a very nice sink and counter on the end for dishwashing. It’s all in excellent condition. Very nice picnic tables too. They were easy to wipe off. Sites S1-3 have an awning/ shelter. S4 does not but is much larger. S4 is higher up so you look down on the creek. It is more off by itself. S1 even has access to a 2nd picnic table close to the creek. It is the smallest as far as tent space. We would love to visit again!

  • 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.
    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.

  • 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.

  • Jessica S.
    Jul. 10, 2018

    Oconee State Park Campground

    Cute cabins in beautiful state park

    We spent 2 nights in one of the cabins in this beautiful state park during a road trip through South Carolina. And let me say, 2 nights was not enough! The cabin itself was very well kept. There was air conditioning, 2 bedrooms, 1 full kitchen, 1 full bathroom, and a fire place. We stopped at a Walmart in one of the towns before the park to stock up on food.

    There are multiple cabins scattered around the lake but they are a good distance apart from each other so you won't be disturbed by your neighbors. There was a fire ring and picnic in front of the cabin where we made smores after dinner and a cute screened porch with rocking chairs where we had coffee and breakfast on every morning. The cabin was right next to the small lake, which had a short trail going around it. We saw people fishing and I believe you can rent canoes as well in the park.

    You definitely need more than 2 days to explore this cute little park. There are multiple hiking trails near by and definitely a lot of wild life. But it was definitely a peaceful and quiet park perfect for a relaxing weekend away.

  • Josh L.
    Jun. 27, 2020

    Cherryfield Creek Luxury Group Camping

    Glamping Asheville /Brevard

    What a weekend! My family desperately needed a COVID safe getaway so we decided to retreat to the woods. Cherryfield Luxury Group Camping exceeded our expectations. The shelters and grounds were prestine and the covered platforms were definately the way to go car camping. Our tents stayed neat and the covered shelter kept us dry and cozy as we watched the rain on our second night without a fly on our tent. This campsite has thought of everything. There are grills an firepits beside each platform (each platform is large enough for 3 four person tents) and there are two common shelters with electricity and GORGEOUS bathrooms. It is funny to say, but the bathrooms were nicer than many hotels we've stayed at... large tiled shower with digital temperature controls, excellent water pressure from the large rain shower head, and, as a bonus, surround shower heads for that extra special something. I have never been excited by a shower or bathroom at a campground, but I made sure to shower before leaving because the experience was so zen. There is ample lawn space to play games, set up additional tents, and spread out for privacy, even during larger group gatherings. There are grills and grill tops by each fire pit making campfire or grill cooking easy, but delicious local restaurants just 10 minutes away also offer catering style menus that makie car camping and group gatherings even easier (the local BBQ and Italian were terrific). The grounds are meticulously kept and there are sturdy bear boxes to protect food and trash to help keep unwanted visitors from troubling guests. While we enjoyed some activities away from Cherryfied, we could have easily spent the entire weekend at the campsite. Not only are the grounds spectacular, but there is an easy walking trail to a lovely moss covered waterfall just steps away from the campgroud. The sound of the waterfall can be heard from the campground. It added ambient atmosphere and lulled us to sleep each night. The hosts were terrific and offered many suggestions for take out meals and activities. My only criticism is that the weekend went by too quickly. I did not realize how much my family needed an escape of this sort until we got the Cherryfield. I recomment Cherryfield without reservation. Take good care of this special place. We cannot wait to return.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 26, 2022

    Emberglow Outdoor Resort

    Multiple Family Camping at Emberglow

       We camped at Emberglow campground for a long weekend the third week of April 2022. The campground is amazing. We all had a wonderful time. There was a combination of Camping trailers, and one family rented a Tiny House. The house was beautiful. The bath house and bathroom facilities at the campground were pristine. They were completely tiled and very clean. There were multiple activities for children including a bounce pad, playground and ball pit. The swimming pool was lovely and scheduled to open the next weekend. There are also tent sites available. Some of the RV sites had outdoor kitchens with sinks and propane tanks. Each site had a picnic table and fire ring. Our site had a gravel base. The close proximity to Chimney Rock and Lake Lure is an added bonus. The owners and staff were very friendly and helpful, but unobtrusive. I highly recommend Emberglow Campground.

  • Jyll G.
    Aug. 12, 2021

    Pine Ridge Campground

    Clean, Safe, and Super Friendly!

    This campground was recommended to me by a friend. After car camping for a few days, my son and I came here to a surprisingly comfortable cozy and AIR CONDITIONED (!) cabin for 3 nights. This place is so cute! There is an acre of catch and release pond, a playground and jump pad for kids, a pool, some trails, several things to do. There is a coin operated laundry and a bathhouse that I have to say is beautifully kept and clean. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I will definitely stay here again on my way back and forth from Maine to Alabama.


Guide to Etowah

North Mills River Recreation Area offers tent, RV, and glamping accommodations in the mountains just 25 minutes from Etowah, North Carolina. Positioned at 2,200 feet elevation, the area features predominantly oak and pine forests with moderate humidity levels from May through September. Winter camping remains available with reduced services, as temperatures typically range from 25-45°F during December through February.

What to do

Fly fishing access: North Mills River Recreation Area provides premium trout fishing opportunities with well-maintained access points. "We've enjoyed this campground mainly for the fly-fishing. The local Trout Unlimited group has also spent many hours upgrading the walkways and fence lines to protect the river," notes Shannon K. from North Mills River.

Waterfall hunting: Multiple waterfall hikes are accessible within 30 minutes of camping areas near Etowah. "Lots of hiking trails in the area and plenty of spots to get into the river for tubing, fishing and swimming either within or just outside of the camp grounds," reports Amy G. about Davidson River Campground.

Winter hiking: Winter months offer quieter trails and unique views. "We were the only campers there. It was very quiet. The stream ran right by the campsite so listening to the stream as we went to bed was wonderful," shares Julie T. about winter camping at North Mills River.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Campers appreciate campgrounds that provide adequate spacing. "We enjoyed the extra room between camp sites and the added privacy from trees," notes one camper. At Lake Powhatan, visitors find "spacious and well spaced [sites], offering more privacy than many locations."

Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms rank high on camper priorities. "The showers and bathrooms were very clean," mentions Heather C. about Lake Powhatan. "Bathroom was clean. Site was clean," reports Julie T. from her winter stay at North Mills River.

Direct water access: Sites adjacent to streams or rivers are most requested. "The sites closer to the lake have more privacy," shares Nancy from Lake Powhatan. At Davidson River Campground, Amy G. appreciates that their site "backed up to a small flowing creek. It's nice to hear the running water the entire time."

What you should know

Seasonal operations: Many campgrounds near Etowah operate on limited schedules. "Only one side of campground is open in winter," notes Julie T. about North Mills River. Table Rock State Park, though slightly further (about 45 minutes from Etowah), remains "open all year."

Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies widely between locations. At Adventure Village, one reviewer noted "No Verizon service" for data though voice calls worked. Near Lake Powhatan, visitors experience "no Verizon service" as the forest coverage limits signals.

Bear awareness: Proper food storage is essential. "Small Black Bear wandered up and stole some burgers we left in the cooler and came back later to say hey and check up on us so be aware and keep your food under lock and key," warns Cannon W. from Creekside Mountain Camping.

Tips for camping with families

Easy water access: Families with children appreciate shallow water features. "My son spent hours hopping along the rocks in the creek," shares Anna R. about Creekside Mountain Camping. Several campgrounds offer kid-friendly water features within walking distance of campsites.

Game facilities: When rain arrives, indoor options help. "The kids had a good time in the game room," notes Robert B. about Creekside Mountain Camping. Several glamping options near Etowah include common areas with games or activities.

Natural exploration opportunities: Local wildlife viewing excites children. "Make sure to keep an eye out for white squirrels while in town," suggests Heather W. from Ash Grove. "Hundreds exist around Brevard College to enjoy," adds Linda B.

Tips from RVers

Limited hookup availability: Full-service sites require advance booking. "No Water/Sewer Hookups on Any Site. Electric Hookup Sites Limited," reports Angela about Davidson River Campground. Winter campers should note reduced services.

Site leveling challenges: Many mountain campsites require adjustment. "Site was not fully level, so we had to pull out the wheel levelers and go up about 4" on one side," shares Adam V. about Adventure Village.

Dump station access: Some facilities have limited dumping options. "The dump site is very tight, and lacking," notes Amurican L. about Davidson River Campground, suggesting RVers plan accordingly for waste management during longer stays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Etowah, NC?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Etowah, NC is Lake Powhatan — National Forests In North Carolina with a 4.7-star rating from 63 reviews.

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