Are you planning a tent camping trip to North Carolina? We've got you covered. You can find tent campsites at RV parks and campgrounds, and even places to boondock for free. These scenic and easy to access North Carolina campsites are perfect for tent campers.

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The Best Tent Camping in North Carolina

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Murphy

The Best Tent Camping Near Murphy, North Carolina

Our six-acre solar-powered goat farm is a quiet and peaceful slice of paradise away from the chaos and noise but close to so many places to adventure.

Feed and play with the goats, picnic along our grass-covered brook, hang out around the large fire pit and rejuvenate while being close to the many Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountain activities.

We have four custom-built RV pads and three grass tent locations overlooking a small brook in a cleared park-like setting.

Internet is provided by Starlink - high speed, low latency, and great for remote workers. Starlink also provides your WIFI calling on mobile devices.

Nearby are numerous hiking trails, lakes, waterfalls, and other outdoor activities such as tubing, white water rafting, and boating. If you just want to chill, you can check out a local swimming hole.



Candy Mountain Goat Farm

We can't adequately describe how peaceful it is to listen to the birds & watch the sky turn purple over the Smoky Mountains at our "Backside" campground with 6 acres of complete solidarity. Evenings around the firepit w/ the stars are simply magical! Local activities include cliff jumping a secret swimming hole, hiking the Appalachian trail, & whitewater rafting the Nantahala River. There are 7 large tent campsites with 2 shared fire pits, a porta-potty, a fresh water creek, & picnic tables.



The Backside Campground at Nantahala

Heartstone tent site at Mountain Creek Rest is a stunningly beautiful, romantic, and very, very private campsite. You won't want to leave, but if you do there are many recreational opportunities in the area such as hiking, biking, rafting, fishing, and more! Enjoy the fresh, much, much cooler mountain air, and the beautiful, private setting! It is perfect for 2, but 2 additional guests are an available option! Heartstone is located on a gently pitched, terraced slope where a divided mountain stream, the tumbling Squally Creek rejoins itself! The sun light filters down through the forest canopy providing a warm, inviting glow!! There is a 9'-6" x 10' tent platform, a picnic table, charcoal grille, and comfort facility all within 30' of your private parking! There is also a nice fire pit area with benches overlooking the fire pit and creek ! Explore upstream on the 500' island trail, or go down stream 75' to a nice pool for dipping!

Bring friends!! There is also a large tent pad available on site for extra guests!

!!!Heartstone is a "Leave No Trace" site! Please be sure to leave it as clean or cleaner than you found it! The next guest will love you! Thanks!



Mountain Creek Rest

**Winding Stair Campground sits at an elevation of 3,880 feet, next to the headwaters of the Nantahala River and is surrounded by national forest and undeveloped private land trusts. The stunning mountain views in a remote tucked-away setting makes our farm a perfect getaway!**

**Just a 15-minute scenic drive from Franklin in North Carolina, easily accessible off Hwy 64, our campground offers a chance to enjoy nature without being far away from the amenities of a small but well-equipped town.**

A few features about our property:

\- **Working farm**: Campers are welcome to meet our Icelandic sheep and take a self-guided tour of our farm, along designated pathways.

\- **Security**: The campground and farm are fenced in on three sides with the river being the fourth boundary. Personal code to the entrance gate will be given at check in.

\- **Bath House**: The restored bathhouse is split into boys’ and girls’ sides. Each side has 2 private showers, 4 flushing toilets, sinks, hot water, and gas heat.

\- **Community Pavilion**: The Pavilion is a large 40x30 ft. open sided pavilion overlooking the Nantahala River. It has an ample fireplace, running water sink, counter space, couches, and table with benches.

\- **Pack Room**: A cozy place to get local information, view maps, and grab some local groceries. (Grocery availability is listed in the extras section.) Also available to all campers are washing sinks with hot water.

\- **Communication**: Or rather, lack thereof! There's no cell service on the property so it's a great time to get away from it all. There is limited Wi-Fi available near the Pack Room and an emergency landline available.

\- **Charging**: Traveling in an electric vehicle? Recharge for free at our dedicated EV 50amp outlet when you stay at any of our sites. First come, first served.



Winding Stair Campground

Enota is the perfect mountain escape to spend time with your friends and family. Enota is a non-profit conservation facility committed to preserving our beautiful land with a number of accommodations including vacation rental cabins, full hook-up RV camping sites, pop-up and tent camping sites and a Retreat Center for conferences, groups, events and seminars. Enota is rated to be in the top 100 camping destinations in the country.



Enota  Mountain Retreat 

Stay in Comfort @ The Simple Life. A quiet / clean Mountain Retreat within minutes of; Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, Cherohala Skyway, Moonshiner28, Joyce Kilmer National Forest, Lake Santeelah, and the town of Robbinsville. We have 13 Comfortable / Air-conditioned Tree House Cabins, 2 RV and 6 Tent Sites. Also available is a 6 person bunk-house fully loaded.

Simple Life Mountain Retreat & Campground

Murphy/Peace Valley KOA 

- RV's, Hook Up, Tent Camping and Camper - 

Small private custom designed campground off Hwy 28N, and Rose Creek Rd.  Something for all types of campers.  Single sites for solo or couple camping/hikers, with larger sites for families or shared group with 2 or more tents.  

Gravel pads for RV's (up to 37 - 38 feet, pop-up, trailers, campers.  Each with electric box for 30 or 50 amps, water hook-up.  Can park one vehicle each pad, shared designated area for  parking overflow or tent camping.  

We have one Vintage Airstream Camper set up for those who want to camp but also just get up and go. Camper has tub/shower, toilet, fridge, sink, microwave, small led tv - very comfy. One look is all it takes to be hooked. Camper has own firepit, picnic table, pond full of yellow trout out your door! 

Cold clear water runs down thru grounds from several spring heads.  Few extra holes for wading and fish.  Owner has planted rows n rows of veggies thru out. 

For the primitive campers, hike along the creek or up mountain for beautiful, more private, close to nature itself to choose from.  No power or runnning water but access to water hose, firepit at each site. Outhouse is in a general area to be shared.  

The Little Tennessee River flows in front of grounds.  Fish, swim, canoe or paddle.  Just have fun, relax, and be happy.  Happy Camping!

River Dog Campground 

Crawford's Campground

Overview: Jackrabbit Mountain Campground offers scenic lakeside camping in the beautiful Nantahala National Forest of southwestern North Carolina. From May through September, campers can breathe the fresh air of the forest while enjoying numerous recreation activities, including hiking, picnicking, mountain biking, fishing and water sports. Natural Features: The campground is located on a peninsula on Lake Chatuge, a dammed lake on the Hiawassee River. The site sits in a thin pine forest at an elevation of 1,860 feet. Recreation: Lake Chatuge has more than 130 miles of shoreline and plenty of water for recreation. Popular water activities include boating, jet skiing, swimming and fishing. Visitors who wish to stay on dry land can explore hiking, biking and shoreline fishing. Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area boasts several hiking trails, and the campground has paved roads for an easy afternoon of bicycling. Mountain bikers can get their wheels dusty on approximately 14 miles of bike-friendly trails. Facilities: This large facility has three loops of well-kept campsites, some of which lie on the water's edge. Families can relax at the swimming beach, while anglers and boaters can use the boat ramp to access the water. The facility is also equipped with accessible showers, flush toilets and picnic shelters. Nearby Attractions: Local attractions include the Fires Creek area, Buck Creek rockhounding area and the Georgia Mountain Fair, which occurs in late July each year.

Jackrabbit Mountain

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Dallas

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Though it doesn’t offer much within its city limits, the outskirts of Charlotte, North Carolina, and surrounding cities more than make up for it. With Lake Wylie and Mountain Island Lake outside of the city, travelers looking for waterfront camping and hiking won’t be disappointed.

The best camping near Charlotte is on Copperhead Island. This spot offers affordably-priced lakefront campsites, perfect for a relaxing weekend. If you’re willing to make a bit of a drive, head easy to the Uwharrie National Forest, on the other side of Badin Lake near Eldorado, NC. Badin Lake is another fantastic option for a camping weekend with several picturesque campgrounds. Whether in an RV or tent, you’ll love Badin Lake!

Charlotte

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Greensboro

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Winston-Salem

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Durham

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Fayetteville

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Wilmington

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High Point

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Uwharrie National Forest

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North Carolina's Great Smoky Mountains National Park draws millions of visitors annually for its unbridled beauty and free admission. Expect long entrance lines but know that your experience will make it all worthwhile.

Great Smoky offers 10 front-country camping locations for tents and RVs. For those looking for a longer trek, the park has a host of backcountry campgrounds at just $4 per night. Ideally, you camp in the park. However, as this is the most visited national park, you may have to make other plans. If you can’t stay in the park, the best camping near the Great Smoky Mountains is usually found in the nearby national forests. If you’re looking for something with more amenities, the eclectic city of Asheville, NC is where you’ll want to be.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Croatan National Forest

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Appalachian National Forest

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Cape Hatteras National Seashore

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Tusquitee National Forest

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Nantahala National Forest

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The Best Tent Camping in Murphy

Top Campgrounds in Murphy (352)

1.

Candy Mountain Goat Farm

2.

The Backside Campground at Nantahala

3.

Mountain Creek Rest

4.

Winding Stair Campground

5.

Enota Mountain Retreat

6.

Simple Life Mountain Retreat & Campground

7.

Murphy/Peace Valley KOA

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River Dog Campground

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Crawford's Campground

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Jackrabbit Mountain

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