Best RV Parks & Resorts near Glen Alpine, NC

Several RV parks surround Glen Alpine, North Carolina, offering diverse options for motorhome travelers exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains. Buck Creek RV Park in Marion provides 74 full hookup sites with 30/50 amp service and accommodates big rigs on level gravel pads from April through November. Mountain Stream RV Park, operating April to November, features riverside sites with full hookups and is known for its big rig accessibility. Three Peaks RV Resort in Spruce Pine maintains 31 sites with full hookups including 50 amp service, while Barefoot Landing Camping Resort offers 19 big-rig friendly sites with water, electric, and sewer connections. "Our site was level, and we only had to level a little front to back. The water pressure was good and the sewer connection was easy to access close to the camper," noted one RV camper about their experience at a nearby park.

Navigation to some RV campgrounds requires careful driving through mountain roads with elevation changes. Cell service varies significantly throughout the region, with AT&T coverage ranging from excellent to spotty depending on the specific location. Most RV parks in the area are pet-friendly with designated dog areas. Dump stations are available at select locations, though not all parks offer this amenity on-site. Propane service can be found at local stores in Marion and Spruce Pine, approximately 15-20 minutes from Glen Alpine. Fall and summer are peak seasons for RV camping in this region, making advance reservations essential, particularly for weekend stays. Winter camping options are limited as many parks close from November through March due to mountain weather conditions.

Best RV Sites Near Glen Alpine, North Carolina (175)

    1. Barefoot Landing Camping Resort

    2 Reviews
    Marion, NC
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 829-5005

    $50 - $65 / night

    "Very quiet, very peaceful and friendly."

    2. Rose Creek Retreat

    3 Reviews
    Linville, NC
    7 miles
    Website

    $35 - $46 / 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."

    3. Three Peaks RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Little Switzerland, NC
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 203-2229

    $66 - $69 / night

    "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."

    4. Buck Creek

    8 Reviews
    Marion, NC
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 724-4888

    $45 - $69 / 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."

    5. Linville Falls Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    28 Reviews
    Linville Falls, NC
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 765-7818

    $30 - $45 / 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!"

    6. Mountain Stream RV Park

    11 Reviews
    Pisgah National Forest, NC
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 724-9013

    $48 - $65 / night

    "This place is lovely, an idyllic setting, wonderful hosts, very clean facilities, and a great location to explore the area."

    "A small campground with an updated basic playground set for the kids. Nice lawn courtyard for games."

    7. Maple Ridge RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Rutherfordton, NC
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 577-3714

    $58 / night

    "Nice and quiet. Had fire pits and grill at the site. Community fire pits. Close to lake lure and chimney rock.

    Clean bathhouse and restrooms"

    "Nice children and adult play area, cornhole, horseshoes, swing set, and fire pits."

    8. Granny's Place RV Resort

    1 Review
    Micaville, NC
    24 miles
    +1 (828) 208-5730

    $50 - $65 / night

    "We are full-timers in a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow. We were in site 3 for 6 days in mid October."

    9. Grand View Campground & RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Casar, NC
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 472-3100

    10. Red Gates RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Dana, NC
    44 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."

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RV Park Reviews near Glen Alpine, NC

1122 Reviews of 175 Glen Alpine Campgrounds


  • Joy B.
    Sep. 6, 2021

    Raccoon Holler Campground

    Perfect for Families

    Family-friendly campground with plenty of fun activities for kids. Playground, fishing pond, disc golf, recreation and game area, and ice cream trailer. Our site was nicely shaded and fairly level. Fire pit and picnic table at each site. There appears to be a lot of long-term residents but all sites were very well kept and the campground was very clean. The best part was the friendly staff!

  • Josh B.
    Mar. 11, 2021

    Kings Mountain — Kings Mountain State Park

    Overall a Good Experience

    Took the new pop-up to Kings Mountain State Park this past weekend and had a great time. The sites are pretty close together, but we still had adequate room to spread out. Each site has water, 30 amp electric, a picnic table, and a fire pit ring. Our site was a pull-through, but the majority of them are back-in. Throughout the campground, AT&T had great cell coverage, but Verizon was non-existent. Our site was a stone's throw from the bath/shower house, which was clean and recently updated. When not in the side, a short walk takes you to the Trading Post, a small store selling firewood ($7), ice, souvenirs, and sundries. Next to that is a large playground connected to a pavilion. A short 2 minute drive (or longer hike if you are feeling ambitious) takes you to the Kings Mountain Military Museum where you can learn of all things historical to Kings Mountain. There's a small model village and numerous other attractions to view while at the park as well. Overall this was a great experience. It's close to home for us, and the price was fantastic ($30 nightly). Let me know if you have any other questions!

  • 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.

  • RaD_Travels
    Jun. 22, 2023

    Doe Valley Campground

    Clean, Peaceful, and Convenient

    5/21/23-6/22/23: We stayed a whole month ($500) to recuperate from our previous travels. Owner/manger, Brent Fowler, was a gracious and accommodating host. This is a new 110 acre campground which has only been open a few months (as of this writing). The grounds were well kept and new features are continually being added. There are full-hookups at each site (20/30/50A, water, sewer), high-speed WiFi, and 150 new trees have been planted around the perimeter. While there is presently no water at the dump station, there will be, but water can be used from nearby pull-through sites. Further, a bath-house with showers and laundry facilities are in the works. Mountain City is under 5 miles away and proved to be very convenient. 

    Wildlife in the campground and surrounding area was abound with a variety of birds wakening us each morning, and deer that came into camp regularly. Red winged black birds, swallows, and Cardinals are all abundant and quite vociferous. This new campground has the most important quality down pat: Friendly and supportive ownership! We plan to return next year and will likely stay much longer.

  • Gina B.
    Sep. 8, 2022

    Mountain River Family Campground

    Home away from Home

    We have been staying at Mtn River for about 3 years now and it’s become ‘home away from home’. You have your choice of river or mountainside sites. We prefer the river sites personally for the views & fishing. 

    The campground owners are fantastic people who’ve become friends. They live on site and take great pride in the property. The property is always impeccable. They are always working. Such a gorgeous place!! The pond is in the center of the property- yes you can fish(catch& release). 

    Areas setup with hammocks, corn hole, seating, etc. The new playground has been a big hit! Oh, and there’s also a dog park area. 

    The bathhouses are super clean and have air conditioning. The laundry room is brand new with great units and also A/C. 

    They incorporated additional activities this year over at the pavilion which our family has loved! Bingo, tie-dye t-shirts, food trucks, live music, and more! Our grandson loves to join us. Lots of kids and a great area for them to all play. 

    Tubing the river is always a fun treat! You can bring your own tubes or rent from the campground. 

    The camp store has expanded and features a mix of items- t-shirts, hats, hoodies, koozies, and more. As well as local jams, rubs, and other treats. They’re in the process of building a new office/camp store so we’re excited to see this complete. 

    We have a 40’ fifth wheel. No problems every getting in. They accommodate all size rigs. All sites have a concrete pad, fire pit and very nice large picnic table. Sites are spacious and do not feel cramped like we've experienced at other campgrounds. 

    Wi-Fi is generally pretty good. We’ve been able to work remote on some of our trips. We even had phone service our last trip(AT&T)! 

    Lots to do in the area! Hiking, Linville Winery(yum!), Linville Caverns, Grandfather Mtn and so many other great places. The office staff can certainly provide plenty of recommendations, too. 

    There are 2 grocery stores in town about 15min away. There’s also a local dollar store about 5min away. 

    We cannot say enough good things about MRFC. We’ve met some great campers there who we now call friends. We truly love this place and already have bookings for next year!

  • Zach H.
    Jul. 2, 2020

    Emberglow Outdoor Resort

    What all campgrounds should aspire to!

    This is an absolute top-notch campground.  It just opened in the spring of 2020 and I can already tell this is going to be a very popular place.

    First, the staff is incredible.  Everyone is friendly, helpful, and goes out of their way to make you feel at home.  The owner was onsite every day and checked in on us several times.

    The camping options are very unique and diverse.  They have your typical RV sites (all full hookups) and tent sites, all of which have green space around them.  Our site backed up to a beautiful stream with some trees for hammocks and shade.  The tent sites are clustered together next to a stream in the woods, providing tons of shade on hot days.  Nearby are a few treehouses that you can rent, similar to old school sleep-away camping cabins.  Around the corner from the tents are several vintage RVs, many from the 50s, that have been completely renovated with beautiful interiors and modern updates.  They each have their own deck, fire pit, and grill.  My mom stayed in one of these while we were visiting and loved it!  There are also camping pods - basically an igloo shaped cabin that is good for a couple people.  Yurts are just up the hill from those, alongside two beautiful tiny homes that are some of the most unique campground rentals I've ever seen.  Book these early - we were here in late June and they were already full until October!

    The amenities are very nice as well.  There is a resort style pool with built in seating almost all the way around.  It's next to a pavilion area with picnic tables, corn hole, a community fire pit, outdoor movie screen, and performance stage.  Nearby is an inflatable jumping pad and volleyball net.  I spoke with the owner and he has plans to add many other game such as bocce ball as well as complete construction on a playground and wooded play area for kids.  You can also rent many campground games at the camp store such as spike ball and ladder ball.  More hiking trails are being added, and a large dog park made exercising our pup easy.

    Oh and the wifi is off the charts for a campground.  Total coverage everywhere you go.  I was getting 30/30 speeds at my site.  I work remote so it was very important to have good internet, and Emberglow did not disappoint here!  They obviously invested heavily in a quality network infrastructure and it shows.

    The location is nice - off the main roads so you get plenty of peace and quiet, but only 20 minutes to Lake Lure and Chimney Rock.  It's easily accessible from Charlotte, Asheville, and Spartanburg, SC.

    Every campground owner needs to come take a look at this place.  This is what campgrounds should be aiming for - clean, modern, lots of nature, friendly staff, good prices, and fun activities.  I was not paid or asked or endorsed in any way to do this review, I simply think this is an awesome place that you should come check out!

  • Gary S.
    Sep. 10, 2025

    Lake Haven Family Campground

    Stayed for the Location, Left because of the Owners

    As a retired Air Force couple with over five years of experience as full-time RVers, we have stayed at countless campgrounds across the country. We selected Lake Haven for an extended stay this past July while searching for a permanent home in the Lake Watauga area, drawn by its advertisement for year-round availability. The location is excellent, and our site was level with full hookups, a nice picnic table, and a fire pit. Maneuvering into the spot was also straightforward, despite some large boulders. Two concerns: no owners or host(s) onsite and the entrance/exits can be quite dangerous- each located on a curve. We really wanted to love this campground, but the positive aspects were completely overshadowed by the unprofessional behavior of the owners. The tone was set when we received a campground-wide text message asking“Please, for our sake, when away from your camper, set your AC temp to something reasonable(75 is what I use at my house when not home), to help us save on electricity”. While we understand the concern for costs, the request felt invasive. Then it got personal. In the first week of August, our daughter and her family were renting the on-site(3 bed/3 bath) Airbnb, and after she inquired about more toilet paper, one of the owners came to our RV site to confront us about it. We were shocked that a necessity for a rental guest was treated as a major issue, and the confrontational approach was completely uncalled for and made us feel extremely uncomfortable. To make matters worse, we later learned from other campers that the owners had been gossiping about our family and our stay. This was a major violation of our privacy and fostered a deeply unwelcoming atmosphere. While the physical campground has potential, we cannot recommend it. Feeling safe and respected is essential when you are camping, and due to the owners’ intrusive and unprofessional behavior, we decided to seek out another campground.

  • Kevin A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 20, 2024

    Raccoon Holler Campground

    Nice Campground / Great Location

    I picked this campground because it was very close to Blue Ridge Parkway. My plan was to ride my motorcycle through this beautiful area of NC, but the rain didn't cooperate this trip. I camped in site 112. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. This was a last minute reservation and they had limited availability. The site is not very level and very tight for my 32 foot RV. The site had full hookups (water, sewer, 30 amp electric) that worked great. I walked most of the campground and there are some great sites. Most are wooded and reasonably spaced. Quite a few long term campers, but the rigs and sites were all very well kept. At $64 per night it is a little pricey, for site 112, but probably not for the campground and area as a whole. No grill, just a tire rim for campfires and a picnic table.

    Getting parked was a bit of a challenge to get things as level as possible and work around power stand and be able to get awning out to stay out of rain.

    I would camp here again and recommend others give it a try. Lots to do in this part of the NC mountains.

  • Julia M.
    Dec. 4, 2020

    Mama Gertie's Hideaway Campground

    Convenient place in the woods

    This campground was one of the cleanest campgrounds we've been to. It had the cleanest laundry room I've even seen at a campground and we are full timers so have been to many places. Washers seem new and large enough for a full load-$2 and dryer$1. The grounds are clean. There is a dog run area. 

    The customer service was very friendly and professional and a nice gentleman escorted us on a golf cart to our site. The roads are uphill and a little narrow, but nothing too difficult if you go slow. Our site was level so easy to pull up and set up smoothly. They have a fitness center, shower rooms, picnic tables and fire pit at every site.

    WIFI/ AT&T: Campground wifi was excellent and quick. We work remote and usually have to hotspot our phone for video calls, but didn't have to here because it worked so well. AT&T was 1 to 2 bars at our site, but it worked just fine for calls and never had an issue, including video calls and streaming.

    The pine trees help with a little privacy because you are tucked in pretty tight to one another. This is the only reason I'm not giving a 5 star.

    Good sam partners. Accessible to Asheville, Blue Ridge Parkway, and many other mountain towns for exploring.


Guide to Glen Alpine

RV camping near Glen Alpine, North Carolina, offers a blend of stunning natural beauty and well-equipped facilities, making it an ideal getaway for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Experience the beauty of local attractions

  • The picturesque Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi, is easily accessible from Mountain Stream RV Park, making it a must-visit for hikers.
  • Bear Den RV Site provides a great base for exploring the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway, known for its stunning vistas and scenic drives.
  • Visitors to Big Mike's Creekside RV Resort can enjoy the tranquility of the creek while being close to various outdoor activities, including hiking and fishing.

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