Best Campgrounds near Lynn, NC

CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

Campgrounds near Lynn, North Carolina span several well-maintained facilities offering cabin accommodations alongside traditional camping options. Orchard Lake Campground in nearby Saluda provides tent, RV, and cabin camping with numerous amenities including electric hookups, showers, and a swimming lake with activities for families. Other notable destinations include Wilderness Cove Campground, which offers riverfront cabins and tent sites, and Silver Creek Campground in Mill Spring, which features both cabin and RV sites with water and electric hookups. Most campgrounds in this region operate seasonally, with many closing between November and April.

The mountain terrain around Lynn influences access and camping conditions throughout the year. Many campgrounds have limited level sites, particularly for larger RVs, with some visitors noting challenges in site navigation. "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," reported one Wilderness Cove camper. Roads to camping areas often involve narrow, winding mountain passes that can be challenging for larger vehicles or during inclement weather. Most established campgrounds require reservations, especially during peak summer months, while facilities and hookup options vary considerably between properties. Water access is common at campgrounds in this area, with several properties situated near rivers or lakes.

Cabins represent a popular option at mixed-use campgrounds throughout the Lynn area, catering to visitors seeking comfortable accommodations with nature access. Several campgrounds feature well-equipped cabin options alongside traditional camping sites, with amenities ranging from basic shelters to fully furnished cottages with refrigerators and screened porches. Family-friendly facilities are prevalent, with multiple visitor reviews highlighting activities for children. A camper at Orchard Lake noted, "This campground is wonderful! We found it out of an emergency stop and stayed for 5 nights. It is beautiful and has so much for the kids to do." Water recreation opportunities feature prominently at many properties, including fishing, swimming, tubing, and kayaking, with Silver Creek and Wilderness Cove both offering river tubing experiences that complement their cabin and tent camping options.

Best Camping Sites Near Lynn, North Carolina (308)

    1. Orchard Lake Campground

    13 Reviews
    Saluda, NC
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 749-3901

    $38 - $48 / night

    "A swimming lake with slide. Boats, zip line, fishing, a game room, move room. Only bad thing is the bad house are probably the worst I have ever used."

    2. Emberglow Outdoor Resort

    13 Reviews
    Lake Lure, NC
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 625-2205

    $40 - $350 / night

    "The tent sites are clustered together next to a stream in the woods, providing tons of shade on hot days.  "

    "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."

    3. Davidson River Campground

    83 Reviews
    Pisgah Forest, NC
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 785-5337

    $35 - $80 / night

    "Once again, interested in checking out as many waterfalls and cascades we could locate, the water flow will be so much more dramatic amidst heavy rainfall."

    "We had a quick nights stay in Davidson River Campground after picking up our new SylvanSport GO tent trailer in nearby Brevard, North Carolina."

    CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

    4. Paris Mountain State Park Campground

    38 Reviews
    Taylors, SC
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 244-5565

    $100 / night

    "I stayed at Trailside Camp Site #2, which is one of their remote, primitive sites at the North Lake and all I can say is wow."

    "Nice wooded coverage, walking and hiking trails, plus a few lakes to fish. Bath houses are probably the cleanest I’ve seen in all the campgrounds I’ve been too."

    5. Lake Powhatan — National Forests In North Carolina

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

    $35 - $110 / night

    "The sites are spacious and well spaced, offering more privacy than many locations. The showers and bathrooms were very clean. There are numerous hikes that are on the grounds or just outside."

    "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"

    6. Hickory Nut Falls Family Campground

    11 Reviews
    Lake Lure, NC
    15 miles
    Website

    $26 - $62 / night

    "I loved camping at the edge of the river but know that it is loud and is a constant sound! The sites are right along the river and are a bit tight."

    "Nice place to visit and close to Chimney Rock"

    7. Silver Creek Campground

    4 Reviews
    Mill Spring, NC
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 894-2331

    $30 - $55 / night

    8. Four Paws Kingdom Campground & Dog Retreat

    10 Reviews
    Rutherfordton, NC
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 287-7324

    "Over all, if you want the peace and quiet in the North Carolina foot hills with your furry friend and have a good time.  This is the place to be."

    "The gravel at our site was painful for our dog’s feet and they had a hard time walking on it. The dog parks made up for this! There are multiple large dog parks located at the campground."

    9. Asheville East KOA

    52 Reviews
    Swannanoa, NC
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 686-3121

    $50 / night

    "As typical of a KOA, they shove you in there so you are very close to your neighbors. The stars of the park are the riverfront sites."

    "My only gripe (and I know it’s not a huge deal) is the trailer park situated right by the fence that separates from the KOA."

    10. Creekside Mountain Camping

    16 Reviews
    Gerton, NC
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 625-4257

    "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."

    "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."

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Recent Reviews near Lynn, NC

1495 Reviews of 308 Lynn Campgrounds


  • Camp With Me
    Dec. 9, 2025

    Crabtree Falls Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    Peaceful BRP Campground

    Located at Milepost 339.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Crabtree Falls Campground is a peaceful retreat in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The campground offers 81 campsites spread across two loops, with 27 reservable sites and 54 first-come, first-served sites. I would stay here again.

    Check out our 360° Video of the campground so you can see all the sites and pick your favorite.

    https://youtu.be/YSOMWS5qr64

  • Camp With Me
    Dec. 9, 2025

    Mount Pisgah Campground

    The best campground on the blue ridge parkway

    This is my favorite campground on the blue ridge parkway. They have some sites that are spaced well so you are not right on top of each other. Check out the video tour of all the sites in 360° so you can really get a sense of campground and pick the best site for your trip.

    https://youtu.be/pNhu7MaYH0A

  • Camp With Me
    Dec. 9, 2025

    Victor Road Dispersed

    Great spot near the Parkway, Good for Tents or RVs

    Wonderful spot that we stopped and had lunch. Would have loved to stay if we had the time. Plenty of room for a good size group. I made a video https://youtu.be/zvTonq4LNYY

  • cThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 3, 2025

    Wash Creek Dispersed Site #1

    Nice

    Great place to park for the night. Previous camper left a lot of trash, but we cleaned it up. Parked our van right next to the fire ring. A little surprised by all the car traffic on the forestry road.

  • S
    Nov. 22, 2025

    Old NC 105 - Dispersed Camping

    Great Views

    This spot was great and had an awesome view. We ended up arriving in the evening, so driving up to the location we could see random open spots but they were just off the road in the woods with a place for a vehicle and trailer and had a fire pit but that was about it, no view. We trusted the app and went to the coordinates listed and it led us right to a campsite with a view and enough room to fit the truck and teardrop trailer we were pulling. It was perfect and you can know it’s the right one if there’s two boulders in front.

    If you get to those coordinates and the spot is already taken up, don’t worry because there a handful of spots with a view that you can also get. We drove south to north on the road and before we got to the coordinates we saw two stops with views. First one on the right side and then one on the left side of the road. If you go past the coordinates there are more with a view but we didnt travel the whole road because it’s very long. Worst case scenario you’ll have to choose a spot without a view but there are so many pull off spots that I wouldn’t be too worried about not finding one, you just may be not as secluded and able to see another camper.

    All in all fantastic location and so many spots that anywhere there would be cool. Close to trails and high up in the mountains! No water but definitely can cook and build fires.

  • J
    Nov. 21, 2025

    Kings Mountain RV Resort

    Beautiful new park right off of I-85.

    This new park is located at 241 Battleground Road in Grover, NC, just off I-85 at exit 2(Hwy. 216 S). The property features multiple large, full hookup RV sites at reduced pricing while amenities are still under construction. Their Clubhouse features a reception area, coffee bar, wine/beer bar, a well-stocked store (featuring RV/camping supplies, drinks, snacks, decals and magnets, souvenirs, etc.), restrooms, 24-hour laundry, area attractions info, customer service, common lounge area with a 70-inch TV, a community bulletin board, and much more. Highspeed Wi-Fi is available throughout the property for their guest’s enjoyment. Can't wait until they are completely open!

  • David H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 16, 2025

    Wash Creek Dispersed Pull-Off

    Dispersed camping on the side of the forest road

    Lots of pull off spots, I followed the coordinates and it took me to a little pull off. I was driving at night so it was hard to see that there were actually a bunch before this one. Peaceful, no highway sound!

  • R
    Nov. 12, 2025

    North Mills River

    Huge Rainbow Trout and Well Maintained Grounds

    The camp hosts here are very attentive and clean the bathrooms daily. The river is stocked and also has native rainbow trout exceeding 20 inches. Some fly-fishermen showcased their trophy catches while we stayed here. There are full hookup spots and no-hookup spots. If you want more than 1-2 days, make sure you book online, as the hosts will point you to the website for longer stays. Beautiful and serene river with large swimming pools. The trout are stocked in addition to native, so call in and track the schedule for best results. Catch and release only - no bait.

  • C
    Nov. 10, 2025

    Mile Creek County Park

    Excellent Campground

    We took our teardrop here at the end of October, hoping to catch the last of the fall colors. Turned out to be a great decision. The leaves had just begun to peak.

    This campground is a county campground and we paid only $25/night. We had electric (30A) and water on site. Most sites are paved and back up to the water. Be aware: there are a lot of boaters who head out early (pre-dawn) to get on the water. The boats are loud as they rip past your site.

    There are 3 showers/toilets spaced throughout the park, boat docks and hiking trails…great place to spend a few days. At night…very quiet. People respect the rules. Speaking of…county rules: no alcohol or firearms. There are 2 dump stations. The one at the front of the park also has a dumpster for trash: drive up and throw it over the guardrail into the dumpster.

    Plenty to do in the area. The campground is close to NC and GA. We took off to the mountains and explored waterfalls. There are also plenty of small towns in the area and stores to stock up on items. We ended up at Lowe's one day to get firewood.

    Incredibly fast 5G (T-mobile and Verizon) at our site. We will definitely head back here.


Guide to Lynn

Campsites near Lynn, North Carolina occupy the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains at elevations ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 feet. The area experiences four distinct seasons with summer highs typically reaching the mid-80s and winter lows dropping to the 30s. Camping facilities in this region operate on varied seasonal schedules, with most primitive sites closing during winter months when overnight temperatures regularly fall below freezing.

What to do

Tube down Green River: Silver Creek Campground in Mill Spring offers river tubing experiences with equipment rentals available on-site. "This camp ground offers tubing on the green river and a couple places to camp. One has a pool and is in the hills and the other is primitive and has a bar and food," notes camper Ronnie N.

Hike mountain trails: Davidson River Campground provides direct access to multiple hiking paths. "Located right inside Pisgah National forest this campground is perfectly set for all adventures. If you're looking to see the sights of the forest and take a drive the scenic parkway then you've come to the right campground," explains Travis S.

Explore nearby towns: Emberglow Outdoor Resort serves as a convenient base for visiting regional attractions. "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," shares Zach H.

What campers like

Clean, modern facilities: Lake Powhatan — National Forests In North Carolina receives consistent praise for its amenities. "Bathrooms are clean and there's hot showers. Firewood and ice are available for purchase by the gate. There's a good amount of trails to hike at and the lake is good for fishing," writes Roselyn T.

Water features: Campers appreciate creekside sites at Creekside Mountain Camping for natural sound barriers. "We were literally right on the creek, love the sound of rushing water. The weekend we stated the pool was closed, the kids had a good time in the game room," explains Robert B.

Pet-friendly options: Four Paws Kingdom Campground & Dog Retreat specializes in accommodations for dog owners. "Looking for a place to relax with your four legged family, then this the place for you. Nice off leash areas for your furry friend to stretch their legs and release that energy. Because a tired puppy is a good puppy," advises Andrew S.

What you should know

Limited level sites: Paris Mountain State Park Campground presents challenges for larger vehicles. "Liked the campground. No amenities per day except bathroom/showers. Nice large sites but very unlevel due to mountain side. Would not stay again because we were so unlevel our refrigerator wouldn't work," reports Cindy R.

Seasonal operation: Many campgrounds in the area close during winter. Davidson River Campground operates from "Mar 15 - Nov 1," while Orchard Lake runs from "April 1 to November 1."

Narrow access roads: Hickory Nut Falls Family Campground requires careful navigation. "BE ALERT TO TURN WIDE WHEN TURNING INTO THIS CAMPGROUND. VERY NARROW BRIDGE FROM THE MAIN ROAD MAKING IT ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY TO TURN INTO THE OTHER LANE FOR LONGER RIGS," warns Keith R.

Tips for camping with families

Look for dedicated play areas: Orchard Lake Campground offers multiple activities. "This is a great campground to camp with ur family. They have swimming, a little zip line. My then 7 year old played on it all day they even have a game room," shares Renee R.

Consider cabin options: Creekside Mountain Camping provides alternatives to tent camping. "We decided to rent a camping cabin for the weekend. The cabin was fine for what we needed for the weekend," notes Bridget K.

Secure food properly: Wildlife encounters occur at camping areas. "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," cautions Cannon W. about his experience at Creekside Mountain Camping.

Tips from RVers

Bring leveling equipment: Many campsites require additional stabilization. "Sites are close together, however there are lots of activities for the kids. Full hook ups available, some with cable. The stream and lake are beautiful. Next time I will reserve a spot near the lake," advises Karen R. about Asheville East KOA.

Check site dimensions: Orchard Lake Campground has limited space for larger vehicles. "Friendly staff, nice view, little small places for big rigs, but I would recommend," notes Erwin G.

Consider power requirements: Some campgrounds have specific electrical hookup limitations. "It's all 50 amp now!! You will need a converter for 30 amp if you don't have one," explains Bryan H. about his stay at Hickory Nut Falls Family Campground.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Lynn, NC?

According to TheDyrt.com, Lynn, NC offers a wide range of camping options, with 308 campgrounds and RV parks near Lynn, NC and 22 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Lynn, NC?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Lynn, NC is Orchard Lake Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 13 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Lynn, NC?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 22 free dispersed camping spots near Lynn, NC.

What parks are near Lynn, NC?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 21 parks near Lynn, NC that allow camping, notably National Forests in North Carolina and Pisgah National Forest.