Best RV Parks & Resorts near Horse Shoe, NC

Several RV parks surround Horse Shoe, North Carolina, offering varied experiences for motorhome travelers. Rutledge Lake RV Resort provides full hookups with 50-amp electrical service and features both back-in and pull-through sites. "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," noted one visitor about Rutledge Lake. Red Gates RV Park operates seasonally from April through November with 50-amp electrical, water, and sewer hookups for larger rigs. Boylston Creek RV Park accommodates big rigs across its 24 sites and provides water, electric, and dump station access. Land of Waterfalls RV Park offers full hookup sites with both 30-amp and 50-amp connections in a more secluded setting.

Access to most area RV parks requires navigating mountain roads with occasional elevation changes. While Rutledge Lake RV Resort maintains paved interior roads suitable for larger motorhomes, some of the smaller parks feature gravel roads that may be challenging during wet weather. Many parks in the region fill quickly during leaf-viewing season from late September through mid-November. Cellular reception varies significantly across the mountainous terrain, with better connectivity at lower elevations. Pets are permitted at most RV parks, though specific breed restrictions may apply. Dump stations are available at Rutledge Lake and Boylston Creek, while others like Wilson's Riverfront RV Park provide on-site sanitary dump facilities. According to reviews, bathroom facilities range from basic to resort-quality, with Rutledge Lake receiving particular praise for clean, well-maintained shower buildings.

Best RV Sites Near Horse Shoe, North Carolina (267)

    1. Red Gates RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Dana, NC
    9 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. Boylston Creek RV Park & Cabins

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

    $60 / night

    3. Rutledge Lake RV Resort

    19 Reviews
    Fletcher, NC
    7 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. Wilson's Riverfront RV Park

    16 Reviews
    Asheville, NC
    15 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."

    5. Wilderness Cove Campground | Outdoor Adventure Retreats

    3 Reviews
    Saluda, NC
    15 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. "

    6. Asheville's Bear Creek RV Park & Campground

    11 Reviews
    Enka, NC
    15 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!"

    7. Land of Waterfalls RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Penrose, NC
    6 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!"

    8. Gatlin Ridge RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Rosman, NC
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 553-0674

    $60 - $85 / night

    "Had a great weekend at this small peaceful RV park. Clean, beautiful landscaping. Full hookups, shady spot on site 4. A short drive to local waterfalls, rafting and tubing. A short drive to Brevard."

    "The Gatlin Ridge RV Park is the perfect basecamp for those looking to explore the area and return home to their RV with full hookups. Check them out and make sure to leave a review on the Dyrt!"

    9. Riverbend RV Park-Campground

    1 Review
    Franklin, NC
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 524-7846

    $25 - $50 / night

    "Great campground for RVers near downtown Franklin, NC. The campground itself is not very large but it is well maintained and provides a great option to camp with an RV."

    10. Scenic RV Park

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    Swannanoa, NC
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477
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RV Park Reviews near Horse Shoe, NC

1658 Reviews of 267 Horse Shoe 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)
  • Isabelle C.
    Sep. 19, 2025

    Indian Creek Campground

    Excellent Campground

    Indian Creek Campground in Cherokee, NC is a hidden gem. Nice hosts, clean facilities in the woods. We have a 25 ft pull behind camper and sites are big enough for slide-outs. Picknick table and campfire ring was on site. We had a 30 amp full hook-up site. Campground has tent sites, RV sites, cabins, clean bathhouse and is dog friendly.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.


Guide to Horse Shoe

Horse Shoe RV camping offers options within 15 miles of the small unincorporated community in Henderson County. Located in western North Carolina at 2,110 feet elevation, this area serves as a gateway to both the Blue Ridge Mountains and Pisgah National Forest. Winter temperatures can drop below freezing at night while summer daytime highs typically reach the upper 80s.

What to do

Tubing on the Green River: Wilderness Cove Campground provides access to river activities within a 30-minute drive of Horse Shoe. "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," notes one camper.

Fishing in stocked lakes: Rutledge Lake RV Resort offers on-site fishing opportunities. "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!" reports one visitor.

Mountain biking access: Several rv campgrounds near Horse Shoe, North Carolina serve as basecamp for trails. "Great place to stay if you like mountain biking with DuPont and pisgah national forest being close by," mentions a Rutledge Lake camper.

What campers like

Dog-friendly facilities: Red Gates RV Park receives high marks for pet amenities. "Plenty of space and areas to walk our dog. 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 reviewer.

Central location: Staying at RV campgrounds in the Horse Shoe area provides convenient access to multiple destinations. "Spent 3 nights here while exploring the Asheville area. Perfect for this. Close to Asheville and other local sites. Quiet, peaceful," notes a Red Gates visitor.

Clean washrooms: Several campgrounds maintain quality facilities. "Pristine bath house! Pristine campground! We truly enjoyed our time here!" states one Red Gates camper. Another visitor at Wilderness Cove Campground adds: "Very clean, small, quiet campground. Tents only, they do have some cabins for rent. Nice clean bath house."

What you should know

Site spacing varies: Some RV parks have tighter configurations. "Sites are quite close together. No great views, but very functional," explains a Red Gates RV Park guest.

Seasonal operations: Several rv campgrounds around Horse Shoe have limited operating seasons. Red Gates operates April through November, while others remain open year-round. "We stayed from November through April," notes a visitor at Land of Waterfalls RV Park.

Road noise: Some campgrounds experience traffic sounds. Land of Waterfalls campers mention: "It is right on US-64, which is great, but can be a little loud during the day."

Mountain driving required: Access to many campgrounds involves navigating mountain roads. "The drive down the mountain is a little nerve-wracking for a city boy, and my car's low clearance had me scraping my underside on some rocky bumps inside the property," notes a Wilderness Cove visitor.

Tips for camping with families

Check bathroom facilities: Wilderness Cove earns praise for clean bathrooms that work well for families. "Camped at Wilderness Cove in August 2020 for 2 nights. Very clean, small, quiet campground. Tents only, they do have some cabins for rent. Nice clean bath house."

Consider cottage options: Some campgrounds offer alternatives to tent camping. "Moving to the cottage was meant to be easier on my kid, but I didn't expect all the amenities: refrigerator, screened in porch, and very comfy beds," shares a Wilderness Cove visitor.

Look for activity spaces: Boylston Creek RV Park & Cabins provides family-friendly camping with 24 total sites. "Great spot, friendly people. New," notes one visitor about this recently opened facility.

Tips from RVers

Check site length specifications: Wilson's Riverfront RV Park accommodates various RV sizes but requires careful navigation. "Interstate traffic was loud, WiFi wasn't strong enough to connect to, no amenities other than the bath houses & walking trail that apparently ran along most of the length of the road. When you come off the interstate you have to make a extremely hard right to get into park, not possible with a big rig...had to go up to the office/shop and turn around."

Site leveling considerations: Pay attention to site grading. "Grass on lots high, nice concrete spots, full hookup in good shape," notes a Wilson's Riverfront visitor.

Hookup availability: Full-service sites with 50-amp electrical service are available at several locations. "All sites are nice gravel; all full hookups. The pull-thrus were actually easier to back in to given the one-way road structure, but it was honestly 50/50 either way," explains a Land of Waterfalls RV Park guest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular RV campsite near Horse Shoe, NC?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Horse Shoe, NC is Red Gates RV Park with a 4.7-star rating from 3 reviews.

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