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Best Campgrounds near Marble, NC

2,692 Reviews

The Marble, North Carolina area encompasses a range of camping styles from rustic dispersed sites to full-service RV parks. Long Hungry Road Dispersed Campsites and Lake Santeelah Dispersed offer free primitive camping with fire rings but minimal amenities, while Murphy/Peace Valley KOA provides developed facilities including cabins, yurts, and glamping options approximately 2 miles south of Marble. Peachtree Cove RV Park offers 26 sites with full hookups, showers, and river access. Most camping areas sit within the scenic mountain landscape surrounding the Nantahala National Forest region.

Camping availability varies significantly by season, with many established campgrounds like Jackrabbit Mountain operating only from May through September. Forest service roads accessing dispersed sites may require high-clearance vehicles, particularly after rainfall. "Verizon works easy to get to a little messy but a nice spot," noted one camper about Fires Creek Hunters Camp. Several dispersed camping areas lack drinking water and cell service, requiring proper preparation. Sites near water bodies tend to fill quickly during summer weekends, while mountain locations experience cooler temperatures year-round, even during peak summer months. Free dispersed camping areas like Lake Santeetlah typically have stay limits enforced by forest service personnel.

Mixed-use campgrounds dominate the area's camping options, with facilities catering to both tent and RV campers. Visitors frequently highlight water access as a primary draw. As one camper described Peachtree Cove RV Park: "This is a beautiful, well maintained park with a very friendly and helpful staff. The sights are level and well spaced, and the creek is charming." Traffic noise affects some riverside campgrounds situated in narrow valleys along main roads. Campground options range from secluded forest sites to more developed facilities near Murphy. Dispersed camping areas typically offer more privacy and nature immersion but require self-sufficiency. The region's waterways, including Valley River and numerous mountain streams, provide a peaceful backdrop for many camping areas, with several sites featuring direct creek or riverside placement.

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Best Camping Sites Near Marble, North Carolina (772)

    1. Long Hungry Road Dispersed Campsites

    14 Reviews
    Robbinsville, NC
    11 miles

    "Each has a picnic table, fire pit/grill, and level area for 1-2 tents (a few can accommodate more if you’re ambitious), and lake views (most have lake access if you want to put in a kayak or canoe)."

    "There are nine lakeside campsites along a smooth gravel road off of NC-143.  Each of the campsites have fire rings and some had picnic tables."

    2. Murphy/Peace Valley KOA

    8 Reviews
    Murphy, NC
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 837-6223

    "They have worked hard to upgrade the campground which is surrounded by a river. There is a large dog run area, playground, pool in season and close proximity to the town of Murphy. Beautiful area."

    "This is a great family site and it is fairly quiet, so if you are like me and you camp to GET AWAY from noise and drama, then this is the place!!"

    3. Indian Boundary

    28 Reviews
    Tallassee, TN
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 253-8400

    $20 / night

    "The lake is great for kayaking and swimming, with an easy trail around the perimeter. The gorgeous Cherohala Skyway is very close by (highly recommend!)."

    "The surrounding mountains and water were breathtaking. This camp ground is close to the water if you stay in loop A. Just a short walk the water and beach."

    4. Jackrabbit Mountain

    14 Reviews
    Hayesville, NC
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 837-5152

    $20 - $40 / night

    "Located on Lake Chatuge in both North Carolina and Georgia, you can ride right to the biking trails or launch your paddleboard right from your lakeside site.  "

    "Parking is right above the steps that go down to the tent pad. This site has direct water access for swimming and fishing. This particular site has no shade between noon and 4."

    5. Peachtree Cove RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Marble, NC
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 557-2722

    $59 - $69 / night

    "Shopping is close yet still tucked away nicely in the NC mountains."

    "I informed the staff, Hana and she and her brother came to assess the situation."

    6. Cades Cove Campground

    98 Reviews
    Townsend, TN
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 448-4103

    $30 / night

    "There’s a river that runs a long the outside of the campground. Good swimming holes. A store that sells food (the best ice cream), firewood & camping supplies."

    "The sites were pretty close to each other but the store was convenient and awesome proximity when we biked the loop. Far drive from all of the other hikes and adventures we did."

    7. Horse Cove

    10 Reviews
    Croatan National Forest, NC
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 479-6431

    "This cute little national forest roadside campground is situated in the Nantahala National Forest, just due south of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park."

    "It is right off a lake for access to water, (must purify yourself) because we werent close to the purified water. We loved swimming in the lake daily."

    8. Vogel State Park Campground

    67 Reviews
    Suches, GA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 745-2628

    $30 - $290 / night

    "Vogel State Park was perfectly situated along Hwy 19 in the north Georgia mountains for an easy spot for the night."

    "This was a great stop close to the water. Between Blood Mountain and Neels Gap, we camped for two nights at different sites. Both were primitive, non-shelter sites."

    9. Lake Santeetlah Dispersed

    10 Reviews
    Croatan National Forest, NC
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 479-6431

    "Nice lakeside side with good lake views. Park next to site. Toilet facility available, site next to marina on north side. Cellphone service with Verizon ok 1or 2 bars."

    "Campsite L8 was one of 30 something dispersed primitive sites scattered around Lake Santeetlah, and it was an amazing place to spend 4 nights."

    10. Lake Santeelah Dispersed

    10 Reviews
    Robbinsville, NC
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 257-4200

    "It's an absolutely beautiful lake in the forest. The trees are turning and the sky is blue. Only drawback is the Pine Ridge Rd dispersed camping is along the roadside. Not really private."

    "There are a handful of Lots located right along the lake with a beautiful view of the mountains in the distance."

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  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 5, 2025

    Yarberry Campground

    Beautiful views

    Even the non-lake site spots have lake views. Lots of nice amenities, but still rustic. My site was a little tough to back into, but worth it.

  • G F.
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Amicalola Falls State Park Camping

    Overpriced

    Like some of the other privately managed Georgia state parks, our visit here was disappointing.

    The issues started at the welcome center. The RV parking area was full of cars, even though plenty of regular parking spots were open. When we mentioned it to staff, the response was dismissive — one employee told us, “that’s above my paygrade.”

    The restroom at the welcome center was also a low point. The toilets are stainless steel with no seats — the kind you’d expect to see in a jail — and designed so shallow that whether you sit or hover, you end up getting splashed. It’s an unpleasant and unsanitary setup.

    The campground itself felt neglected, with rotting picnic tables and a general lack of upkeep. It’s also isolated from the rest of the park — there isn’t even a connector trail from the camping area to a single hiking trail, which makes it feel cut off from the very amenities most people come for. At $60 a night, you’d expect at least a basic map of the trails and amenities, but instead you’re told to snap a photo of a cardboard display. That felt like corner-cutting.

    One memorable (and concerning) part of the stay was the bear activity. In September, several bears came through the campground, startling tent campers who had to retreat inside their cars for safety.

    All in all, while the natural setting of Amicalola Falls is beautiful, the way the park is managed left the overall experience underwhelming and, at times, frustrating.

  • s
    Sep. 27, 2025

    Smoky Mountain Meadows Campground

    Worst experience ever

    Absolutely the worst advertised campground I’ve ever been to in my life. They stated it was“riverside” ummmm nooooo!!! It’s basically a big open field with absolutely no privacy or shade. Picture Woodstock. The“barely there stream of water” was covered by trees at the campsite and there was basically just a huge mound of dirt where they told us to set up. We asked for a different spot and they said they were full. We paid SIXTY SIX dollars for this tent camping experience on the river!! We asked for a refund and they refused(otherwise, I wouldn’t have left a review at all. They should have made it right.) We luckily found a beautiful spot at Deep Creek Campground otherwise we would have had to drive two hours home!!! Do.not.be.scammed.

  • austin C.
    Sep. 24, 2025

    Corbin Creek Tray Mountain

    Great camping as of September 2025

    Very nice area to camp saw multiple sites throughout the road. Weather got a little cooler at night but the stars were a beauty to see. managed to fit 3 tents and 2 hammocks at the campsite near 34°50'26.3"N 83°40'44.6"W Wood was a little wet as it had rained 2 days prior so might be worth bringing your own.

    Also worth it if you're into astrophotography as all of tray mountain sits within the few dark areas within north Georgia.

    Did not see any signs of large predators but did see lots of spent 12GA shells and other casings.

  • Bobbi Jo P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 24, 2025

    Hickory Gap

    One of our favorite places!

    Nice small campground with 5 sites. Fills up during hunting season. Can't beat the peaceful sounds of the creek and nature at its finest!

  • Allissa F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 19, 2025

    Elkmont Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    One night stay

    Right on Little River. The view and sound was so enjoyable. The restroom is a couple minute walk away, very convenient. Zero signal for Att (for signal, take a right out of the campground heading toward Gatlinburg. There’ll be a Pulloff with a view on the left, pull in and use your phone if needed).

  • 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.

  • Gary D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 19, 2025

    Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Campground

    Way overpriced for tent camping

    Three of us on motorcycles with pup tents were going to be charged for three tent sites at $141 each per night . We laughed and left. Hotels were charging less than that. Being a KOA member didn’t make a difference.

  • Zoey W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 15, 2025

    Mountain Rest Mountain Top

    Great campsite, you guys are pansies though

    great spot, can see the stars super clearly and its pretty much just open woodland once youre there.

    you dont need 4 wheel drive or a truck like some of these people are saying, i did it fine in my honda civic, just dont have anything with worse clearance than that, and be ready to get some branch scratches which is kinda expected for wood roads

Guide to Marble

Camping near Marble, North Carolina, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails around the area. Campers have enjoyed the nearby hiking trails, with one reviewer mentioning, "The trails off to the side are great! We got beautiful sunrise and sunset photos" at Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground.
  • Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for local wildlife. One camper at Cades Cove Campground noted, "Had numerous sightings of wildlife even in the campground."
  • Fishing and Swimming: Enjoy the water activities available at local lakes. A visitor at Indian Boundary mentioned, "The beach area is great with a beautiful Mountain View."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Many campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. One reviewer at Vogel State Park Campground said, "The bathrooms are extremely clean."
  • Spacious Campsites: Campers enjoy having enough space between sites. A visitor at Gee Creek Campground remarked, "Quiet with plenty of space between the RV sites."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention helpful staff. A reviewer at Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground said, "The staff attending the lodge store were welcoming and knowledgeable."

What you should know:

  • Limited Cell Service: Be prepared for spotty cell service in some campgrounds. A camper at Cades Cove Campground noted, "There is no cell service with T-Mobile."
  • No Showers at Some Sites: Some campgrounds do not offer shower facilities. A visitor at Deep Creek Campground mentioned, "The bathrooms are simple and very clean, cold water only, no showers."
  • Crowded During Peak Season: Expect busier campgrounds during weekends and holidays. A reviewer at Indian Boundary said, "The campground can be very crowded which is a little bit of a downer."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and family-friendly trails. A parent at Gee Creek Campground shared, "The kids loved the playground, and the fairytale story walk."
  • Plan for No Cell Service: Bring books or games to keep kids entertained. A camper at Cades Cove Campground advised, "Have a good book, downloaded shows, crossword book, or what have you."
  • Pack Snacks: Keep snacks handy for hikes and outings. A visitor at Vogel State Park Campground mentioned, "The kids had loads of fun playing by the little rivers."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the campsite. A reviewer at Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground warned, "A bigger RV may not be able to make the trip."
  • Look for Electric Hookups: Some campgrounds offer electric hookups, which can be a big plus. A camper at Indian Boundary noted, "Solid electrical hookups (consistently pulled 80% rated amperage without hiccups)."
  • Plan for Narrow Roads: Be cautious of narrow roads leading to some campgrounds. A visitor at Vogel State Park Campground mentioned, "Roads are smooth but narrow in some places."

Camping near Marble, North Carolina, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just be prepared for the unique quirks of each campground, and you'll have a great time!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Marble, NC?

According to TheDyrt.com, Marble, NC offers a wide range of camping options, with 772 campgrounds and RV parks near Marble, NC and 69 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Marble, NC?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Marble, NC is Long Hungry Road Dispersed Campsites with a 4.5-star rating from 14 reviews.

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

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 69 free dispersed camping spots near Marble, NC.

What parks are near Marble, NC?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 24 parks near Marble, NC that allow camping, notably Tusquitee National Forest and Nantahala National Forest.

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