7 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Blue Bear Mountain Camp houses glamping accommodations atop a scenic mountain in the Glendale Springs area of North Carolina. This peaceful retreat offers several glamping options with electric hookups in a setting known for its spectacular mountain views and constant light breeze. The glamping sites are spread across an elevated property that provides natural cooling during summer months, with temperatures reaching only 70-80 degrees in July. Each site includes electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings, with access to clean bathhouse facilities featuring hot showers. Stone Mountain State Park, approximately 20 miles away, complements the region's glamping options with its cabin accommodations set amid dramatic granite formations. One guest shared, "Blue Bear is by far my favorite campground. Not only is the weather so much cooler in the summer there, it's just a wonderful, down to earth place to be."
The mountaintop location at Blue Bear provides numerous recreational opportunities directly from the glamping sites. Hiking trails wind through the property, offering visitors chances to explore the natural surroundings and enjoy creek access. A fishing pond on the property yields trout for anglers willing to make the somewhat strenuous hike. The campground's elevation delivers breathtaking panoramic mountain views that change with the seasons, making it an ideal destination for photographers and nature enthusiasts. Located just a short drive from Boone, guests can easily explore this charming mountain town's restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions. A recent visitor noted, "The mountain views are breathtaking. The constant light breeze and lack of mosquitoes is a treat." Firewood is available for purchase at the office, and the staff receives consistent praise for their friendliness and attentiveness to guests' needs.
"Beautiful days hiking nearby, cold nights. Pet friendly. Pretty clean bath house. Visitors center nearby. Sites were mostly level, with gravel, fire pit, picnic table."
"You have to walk in but the park provides little carts and wheelbarrows. The sites and the bathhouse are very well maintained. The park host, Tom Keller, was just fantastic."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $27 - $72 / night
"We tow a 19' a-frame camper with a Toyota Tacoma and had lots of room on the pad. The pad was pretty level so set up was easy."
"We were in loop A which had no electric hook ups. Each site has the usual fire pit, picnic bench and a pole for your trash bag. It was very roomy and well maintained."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $17 - $72 / night
"First off - if you are driving an RV or travel trailer up here - know what you are getting yourself into. The drive up here is challenging and only recommended from the East."
"It was a two mile drive from the Contact Center to the campground entrance… passing by a scenic view turnoff on the right, with long valley views."
from $27 - $98 / night
"Totally worth driving up the small country mountain road. After you make it up. The office is on the right. Very friendly staff and super helpful."
"Lovely woody and grassy field campground with only electric at our site. The sunrise is beautiful on the big field. The sites are well spaced and fairly level."
from $25 - $136 / night
"While there's a few dozen great places to stay in and around the Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway, there are few campgrounds as prized as Julian Price, which has plenty to explore just steps from your tent's"
"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."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $30 / night
"Sites are relatively clean, easy to park at, bath house is clean& easily accessible. They even have a"coffee shop". The staff here are amazing!"
"Beautiful campground with running creeks and sloping drives. Pleasantly surprised the weekend prior to Halloween that there was trick or treating, a haunted trail (kid friendly), and wagon ride."
"The campers before us were slobs with kids, there were little bits of plastic packaging all over the site along with their hanging neon night light which they were too lazy to put in the trash, apparently"
"Warrior Creek Campground is located on the Kerr Scott Reservoir. It's beautiful and peaceful, at least Monday through Friday."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $22 - $85 / night
"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."
"I was further impressed by the staff friendliness."
from $31 - $63 / night
"Campground Review: Located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area of SW Virginia, the Gindstone Campground is tucked away midway up the mountain."
"The fire pit had a great grate for cooking in our cast iron pans and the picnic table was a huge plus."
from $24 - $36 / night
"For my first time camping, we got a great location. The tent site we got, we could hear the running water from the stream. Bathroom and shower are clean and has heated water."
"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."
from $35 - $42 / night
GuideNeed an overnight stay on 81/77 this is the place. Booked is call them complete the reservation via Campspot app which they use so I had to download it. Place had plenty of sites pull through which I didnt need but they were so accommodating. I had a perfect view of mountains and cow pasture Relaxation and sleep close to bathhouse and office. They also have propane fill for your camper
GuideSeems to be a well established campground in an off the beaten path location. Roads alternately paved and gravel. The campsite is gravel in a wooded setting. Fair amount of space between sites. The bathhouse is clean but dated.
ScoutFrom check in to our stay, large big rig drive through lot. Quiet and clean park. Even had pizza and delicious wings delivered right to our coach. Next time through we hope to stay again.
ScoutA quiet, well maintained campground. Adjacent to Hung Mother State Park with lake and trails. A great year round location.
GuideGreat spot to visit, with pool fishing ect. Very nice people and clean.
TravelerNice campground but getting in is treacherous. Don’t come up NC 226 it unfriendly for RVS . About 1 mile to the campground the road is horrible and will beat you and your rig half to death. The swimming lake is more like a mud hole then a lake and the game room machines wont take your money and the pool table is missing the cue ball and chalk. Overall I will not be coming back.
ScoutThe campsite was absolutely terrific. Everything was very well thought of and well kept. The owners were extremely friendly as well. My friend and I had a very peaceful stay. There were really nice bathrooms and showers as well. I am planning on staying again soon.
ScoutWe loved our stay at the Starlite! My husband and I are exploring NC and stumbled upon the this campground. It’s nestled right next to a beautiful stream and is surrounded by beautiful landscapes. The campground is so nicely kept up! But what we loved the most was the community of the campground. We were welcomed right away and had the best time getting to know folks. If you’re in the area (or even if you’re not!) make sure to stay at the Starlite!
TravelerI was the only one at the campsite other than two semipermanent RV trailers. It was quiet, clean, and remote. Tent sites cool under nice tree cover. Elevation was great and views were as at our home in north Georgia.
I was camping in a rooftop tent and the ground was adequately level, not muddy, and marked OK, with minimal detraction from the beauty of nature. Had picnic table.
Might have been nice to have an electric outlet close enough to run my extension cord, but I was minimalist camping with a Bluetti power storage unit, DC refrigerator, and my own water supply.
The bathroom facilities were minimal, but adequate. The showering area could have been a little more inviting, perhaps, but again, I didn't use them anyway.
I would stay again, especially if they were situated between me and my ultimate destination as they met my short-stay needs.
Ron
Camping near Glendale Springs, North Carolina provides access to diverse terrain ranging from 1,500 to 5,000 feet in elevation across the Blue Ridge Mountains. The region experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures varying significantly based on elevation—mountaintop sites can be 10-15 degrees cooler than valley locations. Fall camping season extends through October with vibrant foliage displays typically peaking mid-October at higher elevations.
Hiking mountain trails: Stone Mountain State Park Campground offers over 18 miles of designated trails ranging from easy to strenuous. "Beautiful campground, amazing hikes & waterfalls and the best stargazing you could ask for," notes one visitor to Stone Mountain State Park Campground. The Stone Mountain Loop trail leads to dramatic granite formations and historic homesteads.
Fishing in stocked waters: Several campgrounds maintain stocked fishing areas where licenses are required but catches are common. At Blue Bear Mountain Camp, "The hike to the pond was a little more strenuous than we anticipated but once you get there, there is a nice creek and we caught a trout in the pond right away," shares one camper.
Water activities: Julian Price Park Campground provides lake access for non-motorized watercraft with rentals available seasonally. "There is a spot within the park to rent kayaks which was great. There is a hiking trail that goes around the lake," explains a visitor who enjoyed the water-based recreation options.
Cooler mountain temperatures: The elevation advantage makes glamping in Glendale Springs, North Carolina particularly appealing during summer months. "Not only is the weather so much cooler in the summer there (70-80 in July!), it's just a wonderful, down to earth place to be," reports a camper at Blue Bear Mountain Camp.
Clean facilities: Campgrounds in this region maintain well-kept bathhouses and common areas. A Flintlock Campground visitor notes, "Bath house was nice and clean. The office area is nice and stocked with games. It's in a great location very close to Boone and Blowing Rock."
Creek-side sites: Water features enhance the camping experience with natural sound barriers and recreation options. "We stayed on site 23, which is at the end of the lane and next to the creek where it forks and joins back up to make a single creek close to my campsite," describes a Flintlock Campground camper who appreciated the water proximity.
Road access limitations: Some luxury glamping sites require navigating steep, gravel roads. At Blue Bear Mountain Camp, "The state maintained gravel road used to access campground was narrow and would be difficult to get a large camper up there, although there were lots of large ones there," warns one visitor.
Reservation requirements: Popular campgrounds fill quickly during peak seasons. "We were there the first day the campground opened and it filled quickly. You'll definitely want reservations for a weekend stay," advises a visitor to Hickory Ridge Campground.
Limited connectivity: Cell service varies widely across the area with mountaintop locations often having spotty coverage. "For cell phone coverage (Verizon), I had success at the viewpoint on the way up from the entrance," shares a Hickory Ridge visitor, indicating that signal is location-dependent even within campgrounds.
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