Best RV Parks & Resorts near Old Fort, NC

Several RV parks near Old Fort provide full hookup sites for motorhomes and travel trailers. Buck Creek RV Park offers 74 sites with 30/50-amp electric, water, and sewer connections, operating from April through November. Mountain Stream RV Park features pull-through sites for larger rigs with full hookups and creek-side locations. "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," noted one camper about a nearby park. Barefoot Landing Camping Resort on Lake James accommodates RVs with 19 sites featuring water, electric, and sewer hookups. Most parks in the region provide gravel pads with picnic tables and fire rings, though site spacing varies considerably between locations.

Navigation into mountain RV parks may require careful driving on winding roads with elevation changes. A recent review noted, "The roads are uphill and a little narrow, but nothing too difficult if you go slow." Cell service varies significantly throughout the region, with stronger signals closer to towns and limited or no coverage in more remote locations. Dump stations are available at most parks, though some smaller facilities may not offer this service. Many RV parks in the area remain open seasonally, typically closing from late fall through early spring due to mountain weather conditions. Pet-friendly policies are common, with designated dog areas at several parks. Propane refills can be found at larger RV resorts or in nearby towns, with firewood often available for purchase directly from campground offices.

Best RV Sites Near Old Fort, North Carolina (237)

    1. Barefoot Landing Camping Resort

    2 Reviews
    Marion, NC
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 829-5005

    $50 - $65 / night

    "Very quiet, very peaceful and friendly."

    2. Three Peaks RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Little Switzerland, NC
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 203-2229

    $66 - $69 / night

    "Tucked away in the beautiful mountain side with gorgeous views! Staff is very friendly and courteous. While still relatively new with some construction, everything is clean and well maintained."

    "The big trees surrounding the campground, mountain views, and birdsong put me right at ease."

    3. Mountain Stream RV Park

    11 Reviews
    Pisgah National Forest, NC
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 724-9013

    $48 - $65 / night

    "This place is lovely, an idyllic setting, wonderful hosts, very clean facilities, and a great location to explore the area."

    "A small campground with an updated basic playground set for the kids. Nice lawn courtyard for games."

    4. Buck Creek

    8 Reviews
    Marion, NC
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 724-4888

    $45 - $69 / night

    "This is a very nice, easy access CG with level pull through(a few) and back-in gravel sites (many are backed up to the Buck Creek, it’s beautiful)."

    "Peaceful, calm, excellent folks, and very relaxing. I camped here for more than two weeks in August. Site #4, site 19, and site #47. The campground is clean, quiet, and well-maintained."

    5. Red Gates RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Dana, NC
    24 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."

    6. Rutledge Lake RV Resort

    19 Reviews
    Fletcher, NC
    23 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"

    7. Scenic RV Park

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    Swannanoa, NC
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    8. Wilson's Riverfront RV Park

    15 Reviews
    Asheville, NC
    23 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."

    9. Maple Ridge RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Rutherfordton, NC
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 577-3714

    $58 / night

    "Nice and quiet. Had fire pits and grill at the site. Community fire pits. Close to lake lure and chimney rock.

    Clean bathhouse and restrooms"

    "Nice children and adult play area, cornhole, horseshoes, swing set, and fire pits."

    10. Hitching Post Campground

    5 Reviews
    Lake Lure, NC
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 625-0340

    $37 / night

    "We were on site A, its definetely big rig friendly. We travel in 30 TT and we had tons of room. There is a small catch and release pond."

    "Campground convenient to Lake Lure and Chimney Rock in the mountains. Quiet with a creek running through. Had cell reception and campground at the end of the road."

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RV Park Reviews near Old Fort, NC

1450 Reviews of 237 Old Fort 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)
  • 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.

  • Napunani
    Jun. 23, 2022

    Lake Powhatan — National Forests In North Carolina

    Shade, Shade and more Shade!

    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 large space along with vegetation between sites 

    Very quiet 

    Asphalt parking pad surrounded with bean size gravel 

    Concrete picnic table 

    Metal fire pit with cooking grate 

    2 hook lantern pole 

    Electric at water connection for heated water hose connection 

    Recycle bins in campground loop 

    Trash dumpsters immediately out of campground loop 

    Firewood for sale but gate attendant told us to buy at Ingles (grocery store) where it is $3 bundle cheaper and we did! 

    Next to North Carolina Arboretum 

    Close to Asheville Outlet Mall and Camping World 

    CONS 

    3 bear sitings a day prior to our arrival in campground, according to gate attendant 

    No overnight gate closure even tho RULES proved at check-in stated gates closed at 10pm, but no open hours in RULES

     Lakeview site 38 not level 

    Up hill sewer connection at Lakeview site 38 

    Fire ring not cleared of ash upon our arrival 

    Non-moveable concrete picnic table and beyond camper awning 

    2 toilets and 2 showers for entire Lakeview Loop (21 campsites). There were lines! 

    Low hanging tree branches over roadways and roadside tree branches over roadways so it was a maneuvering obstacle challenge to not scrape camper roof and sides Campground roads narrow with tight curves along with roadway asphalt dropped off to steep shoulders; could be challenging to novice rig drivers (as we witnessed that more than once) 

    Two-and- a-half-mile drive on a twisty hilly road through residential neighborhood to get to the campground 

    No WiFi 

    1 bar Verizon

  • Gina B.
    Sep. 8, 2022

    Mountain River Family Campground

    Home away from Home

    We have been staying at Mtn River for about 3 years now and it’s become ‘home away from home’. You have your choice of river or mountainside sites. We prefer the river sites personally for the views & fishing. 

    The campground owners are fantastic people who’ve become friends. They live on site and take great pride in the property. The property is always impeccable. They are always working. Such a gorgeous place!! The pond is in the center of the property- yes you can fish(catch& release). 

    Areas setup with hammocks, corn hole, seating, etc. The new playground has been a big hit! Oh, and there’s also a dog park area. 

    The bathhouses are super clean and have air conditioning. The laundry room is brand new with great units and also A/C. 

    They incorporated additional activities this year over at the pavilion which our family has loved! Bingo, tie-dye t-shirts, food trucks, live music, and more! Our grandson loves to join us. Lots of kids and a great area for them to all play. 

    Tubing the river is always a fun treat! You can bring your own tubes or rent from the campground. 

    The camp store has expanded and features a mix of items- t-shirts, hats, hoodies, koozies, and more. As well as local jams, rubs, and other treats. They’re in the process of building a new office/camp store so we’re excited to see this complete. 

    We have a 40’ fifth wheel. No problems every getting in. They accommodate all size rigs. All sites have a concrete pad, fire pit and very nice large picnic table. Sites are spacious and do not feel cramped like we've experienced at other campgrounds. 

    Wi-Fi is generally pretty good. We’ve been able to work remote on some of our trips. We even had phone service our last trip(AT&T)! 

    Lots to do in the area! Hiking, Linville Winery(yum!), Linville Caverns, Grandfather Mtn and so many other great places. The office staff can certainly provide plenty of recommendations, too. 

    There are 2 grocery stores in town about 15min away. There’s also a local dollar store about 5min away. 

    We cannot say enough good things about MRFC. We’ve met some great campers there who we now call friends. We truly love this place and already have bookings for next year!

  • Zach H.
    Jul. 2, 2020

    Emberglow Outdoor Resort

    What all campgrounds should aspire to!

    This is an absolute top-notch campground.  It just opened in the spring of 2020 and I can already tell this is going to be a very popular place.

    First, the staff is incredible.  Everyone is friendly, helpful, and goes out of their way to make you feel at home.  The owner was onsite every day and checked in on us several times.

    The camping options are very unique and diverse.  They have your typical RV sites (all full hookups) and tent sites, all of which have green space around them.  Our site backed up to a beautiful stream with some trees for hammocks and shade.  The tent sites are clustered together next to a stream in the woods, providing tons of shade on hot days.  Nearby are a few treehouses that you can rent, similar to old school sleep-away camping cabins.  Around the corner from the tents are several vintage RVs, many from the 50s, that have been completely renovated with beautiful interiors and modern updates.  They each have their own deck, fire pit, and grill.  My mom stayed in one of these while we were visiting and loved it!  There are also camping pods - basically an igloo shaped cabin that is good for a couple people.  Yurts are just up the hill from those, alongside two beautiful tiny homes that are some of the most unique campground rentals I've ever seen.  Book these early - we were here in late June and they were already full until October!

    The amenities are very nice as well.  There is a resort style pool with built in seating almost all the way around.  It's next to a pavilion area with picnic tables, corn hole, a community fire pit, outdoor movie screen, and performance stage.  Nearby is an inflatable jumping pad and volleyball net.  I spoke with the owner and he has plans to add many other game such as bocce ball as well as complete construction on a playground and wooded play area for kids.  You can also rent many campground games at the camp store such as spike ball and ladder ball.  More hiking trails are being added, and a large dog park made exercising our pup easy.

    Oh and the wifi is off the charts for a campground.  Total coverage everywhere you go.  I was getting 30/30 speeds at my site.  I work remote so it was very important to have good internet, and Emberglow did not disappoint here!  They obviously invested heavily in a quality network infrastructure and it shows.

    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.

    Every campground owner needs to come take a look at this place.  This is what campgrounds should be aiming for - clean, modern, lots of nature, friendly staff, good prices, and fun activities.  I was not paid or asked or endorsed in any way to do this review, I simply think this is an awesome place that you should come check out!


Guide to Old Fort

RV camping near Old Fort, North Carolina, offers a blend of scenic beauty and convenient amenities, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike.

Big rigs should check out Rutledge Lake RV Resort

  • The Rutledge Lake RV Resort is big rig friendly, providing spacious sites with electric hookups and a serene lakeside atmosphere.
  • With features like picnic tables and firewood available, this resort ensures a comfortable stay for larger RVs.
  • Guests appreciate the clean facilities and friendly staff, making it a popular choice for RV travelers.

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Some prices for RV Parks range from $30 to $50

  • Rates at Maple Ridge RV Park start around $30, providing a budget-friendly option with well-maintained sites and a friendly atmosphere.
  • Expect to pay approximately $40 at Red Gates RV Park, which features a pristine bathhouse and a peaceful environment.
  • For a slightly higher rate of about $50, Granny's Place RV Resort offers a cozy setting with a stream and grassy areas, ideal for relaxation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular RV campsite near Old Fort, NC?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Old Fort, NC is Barefoot Landing Camping Resort with a 4-star rating from 2 reviews.

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