14 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Pisgah National Forest surrounding Green Mountain, North Carolina offers numerous tent-only camping options, with both established and dispersed sites available throughout the region. Maple Camp Bald provides walk-in tent sites with drinking water access and allows fires, making it ideal for backcountry tent camping experiences. The bald sits at higher elevation, accessible via a 6-mile hike up Maple Camp Ridge on trail 191 (Buncombe Horse Range Trail). Waystone Camping Collective features three walk-in tent sites with basic amenities including toilets and trash service. Mila's Bunny Farm, located near Green Mountain, offers three secluded walk-in tent sites with drinking water, fire rings, and picnic tables for a more private camping experience.
Most tent campsites in the Green Mountain area feature natural, ungraded surfaces that may include forest duff, roots, and occasional rocky patches. High-clearance vehicles are recommended for accessing many of the forest roads leading to primitive tent camping areas. Campers should bring water filtration systems, as natural water sources require treatment. Fire rings are common at established sites, but seasonal fire restrictions may apply during dry periods. Vault toilets are limited to developed campgrounds, with most primitive tent-only sites requiring proper waste disposal practices. The region experiences typical mountain weather patterns with potential for rapid changes, particularly at higher elevations where tent sites are more exposed.
Tent campers frequently use these sites as bases for accessing the extensive trail networks throughout Pisgah National Forest. According to reviews, the backcountry tent sites near Mount Mitchell offer exceptional sunrise views when weather cooperates. One visitor noted that at Maple Camp Bald, "We found a natural spring for water and there's a decent amount of firewood around." The tent sites at higher elevations provide natural cooling during summer months, with a camper reporting that "the elevation is high so weather is nice for those trying to escape the summer heat." Sites along creeks and rivers offer both water access and natural white noise that enhances the tent camping experience. Fall brings spectacular color to the forests surrounding Green Mountain, with reduced crowds at most primitive tent campgrounds.
"Definitely some disrespectful neighbors but sites aren't closely packed. Get there early as possible as people can post up for a week there. Great launch pad for hiking and mountain biking."
"It wasn't officially designated but it was used as a campsite. You'll need four wheel drive to get in and out of it though."
"Just a beautiful place camped for a weekend with my son and we couldn't have been more happy with the set up. Thanks Michelle!"
"I have a few cabins, one glamping tent, and a self-brought tent camping area."
from $25 - $30 / night
"We'd like to welcome your host, Rusty, to our platform. Each tent has lighting and electrical hookup. Glampers will have comfy linens and furnishings. Close access to the restrooms and hot showers."
Available this weekend
from $98 / night
"There’s a covered outdoor space for small events, too. For me however, the huge draw is the natural beauty of the place."
"to get away to some quiet (NO traffic noises!) and decompress. Janice and Ed are the kindest, most considerate hosts you could imagine. "
from $24 - $55 / night
"A little below where we set up camp, we found a natural spring for water and theres a decent amount of firewood around. We parked at the top of Mt."
"It’s a 6 mile hike up Maple Camp Ridge on trail 191 (Buncombe Horse Range) starting from a small parking lot close to Carolina Hemlocks Campground."
"I love how close the Appalachian Trail is to this property. This is the perfect place to unplug and relax."
from $39 - $74 / night
"Its more of a trail head parking lot. Good tent camping if you hike down the trail"
"It’s a bit of a drive out there with little to no cell service but wifi is available over the whole site! Definitely worth it with amazing views all around."
from $29 - $69 / night
"Waystone Camping has a great location and each site has access to all the great amenities. Check them out and make sure to leave a review on the Dyrt!"
from $35 / night
TravelerThis location can’t be beat. Nestled between Asheville and Brevard, close to Pisgah NF and Sierra Nevada brewing! We loved the access to fishing here, even though we didn’t catch anything. The streams were pristine, the campground very well kept and the hosts were kind. And our dog obviously loved it!
LegendThis is almost a perfect park. Sites are a little tight, pond is nice, but geese were on another level. So loud at 3-5am it woke us up and kept us up. Our neighbors were also inconsiderately loud at 4-6am. We thought they were pulling out the first time and gave a pass, but it was 4 straight days. This was only place at the time time that had sites. Definitely pretty more scenic parks. We book 2 days out. Staff is super friendly and price wasn’t bad last minute.
ScoutLet me first start by saying that this campground is absolutely beautiful. I have lived in this area my entire life and the Doe is one of my favorites. I am a avid camper and have camped all over this area. I decided to give this place a try, I own a small pop-up camper and knew it was going to get cold 10/20/2026-10/22/2026, so me and my sister rented the RV at Doe River. #1 check in is not until 3pm, I always order a load of wood from a local guy who delivers to camp sites, I do all my cooking in a Dutch oven over the fire or burgers and dogs in the fire, what is a camping trip without a nice warm fire. The owner came over to my campsite and asked if I had ordered this wood and I replied yes, she then asked what I was going to do with it all, I replied I am going to burn it. So, I told Carl (the wood guy) where to stack it, the owner then said that I need to leave it in my truck bc if I didn't use it all I would have to put it back on my truck and take it home with me, I said really? It's just a unspoken rule that if you don't use all your wood that you pay it forward and leave it for the next camper?? She said absolutely not, So we moved the wood from his truck and into mine. She then asked again why I needed so much wood and that most ppl just buy small bundles from her. And just like that I understood! Carl the wood man and his wife also made a comment about how rude she was about the wood. It does not end there, Not only does she have camaras on some of the out blds which I get, but I don't get why they are pointing directly at camp sites, We felt like we were in a fish bowl the entire time. Every single time we went to the bathroom she showed up abt 5 mins later, There is a camara right above the bathroom door, One on the pavilion, and one on each side of the bathhouse, at the entrances and who know where else. So much for privacy in the great outdoors. I didn't even feel comfortable hiking, we felt like we were being watched constantly. She was constantly there, walking her dog which was not friendly and so big she could hardly control him on the leash which was really scary, she also was driving through several times throughout the day. Then came the kicker, about 1 o'clock in the morning we were freezing, I had turned the heat on in the camper before going to bed and heard it come on, Well the propane ran out between 11pm and 1am, I called her at least 10 times we had every blanket and was still freezing, We decided we would go to the bath house bc it had a mini split hanging on the wall, Out of luck there, it was set on air conditioning with no way to change it, so we found a blow dryer trying to get warm, still the entire time trying to call the owners, We finally ended up in our car until the husband arrived. He acted so annoyed at us and said all u have to do is fip the switch on the propane tanks outside! We had never stayed in a travel trailer before and according to them all we had to do was show up and start glamping!! So, I was supposed to know to go outside at 1 am and switch over propane tanks?? No, It should have been FULL when I got there!!! With attitude he said,"Its Basic Camping" No sir it's not, what I do is basic camping, I was told on the phone that I was glamping, She, the owner also said we should have called 911 when we could not get hold of them so that Carter County police officers could come and wake them up!!! Not sure if that is putting our tax dollars to good use?? Like I said it is truly a beautiful place and has great potential, we left that second night at 11pm because again the heat was not working, we have not asked for any refund we just took the loss. it would be to much of a hassle. We just know better next time. With owners like that they can keep it. Windy Wells/Debra Price
TravelerThis place is a nice campground, quiet and the guests (during our stay) respect others by keeping the noise down. The spaces are set up to maximize privacy between sites. There is no cell phone service (to do this report we are in a picnic area by a small lake and I can get cell as well as internet on my travelfi device) sos is the only access. I normally listen to audio books but not while here. On my computer I could see three others with low signals; they might have had a better device/provider. The spots tend to the small back in typically found in campsites built before RVs got really big, type. There is another camping area I haven’t been to yet and I did see a large over lander (looks indestructible and tall/long) towable head that way and the campground attendant didn’t predict any problems so perhaps there are larger spots elsewhere. This place has single person shower rooms and nice flush toilets. The whole place is set in woodland so it isn’t like a commercial RV place that was more concerned with volume over aesthetics. This is a lovely spot with ample amenities (my space had no hookups) for our type of camping (toilets, trash, quiet neighbors, semi private spaces) just zero phone or internet.
ScoutLovely spot on the river. Freeway was loud but not too bad.
ScoutMy husband and I arrived at Doe River Landing for 3 nights and enjoyed everything the resort offered. While there we read the 2 reviews posted by Kylie T, and by Andrew W, who gave the resort a 1 star rating. Not knowing the facts that caused the rating by them, and occurred prior to us, we approach the owner and asked.
The owner showed us videos from their security cameras. These adults has stated in Kylie T review and confirm by Andrew W review that they were a group of 20 adults and "every single one of us is over 21 and family". So why are these adults playing "hide and seek" under the pavilion as they stated? Andrew W stated, "It was not blocked off", yet they had to crawl on the ground and around bushes to get under the pavilion. When the owner yelled at them approximately 10 adults that were under the pavilion crawled out which was captured on the security cameras. Andrew W stated in his review the owner called them hooligans, which is rowdy, destructive persons and from the security cameras, that description is correct. There was no mention of damages in their reviews such as the Adirondack chair they broke or possible damage to the water pipes and electric wires under the pavilion, which the owner was currently checking.
Once we read these two reviews by Kylie T and Andrew W and saw the owners security videos, we felt future customers deserved to know another opinion based on our findings.
These entitled adults justified their review of a 1 star by stating they paid money to use the campground.
I would ask these adults "why do you think it is OK to treat someone else's property in this destructive way?"
GuideSeems to be a well established campground in an off the beaten path location. Roads alternately paved and gravel. The campsite is gravel in a wooded setting. Fair amount of space between sites. The bathhouse is clean but dated.
ScoutWe brought our whole family out and rented almost every cabin on the property, plus the event center, for the weekend— we gave this place a lot of business. And honestly, the stay itself was great— nice place, no complaints about the cabins. The owner is the problem. He came flying in in his blue F-150 doing 20–30 mph where the posted speed limit is 5, and started screaming at us over something that could've been handled with a simple conversation. His exact words:"Where are your parents? This is a family establishment. I will not have hooligans running around here." Every single one of us is over 21 and family. All we were doing was playing hide and seek— which isn't against any of the property's rules— and there were no other guests to disturb, since we had the entire area rented. He still threatened to call the police, even though it wasn't even quiet hours. Before anyone could get a word in, he peeled out so fast the gravel sprayed up at us and our cars. Then on his way out he drove the wrong way down the property's one-way road, so apparently the rules only apply to guests. It's sad, because the property itself is great, and we were never anything but nice to the owners the whole weekend. To be treated in such an unprofessional manner— screamed at, threatened, and never given so much as an apology afterward— put a real dent in the weekend. We won't be back
ScoutOur group of about 20 rented nearly every cabin at Doe River Landing for my friend's wedding weekend, with the reception held on site. The cabins were nice and well-equipped, and the only other guests were in a cabin half a mile away through the woods. Unfortunately, the hosts ruined the stay. One night, some of us were playing hide and seek in an area that wasn't blocked off or against any rule. The host's husband came speeding in at roughly 30 mph(the posted limit is 5), jumped out of his truck screaming that he"will not have child hooligans running around the campground," told us to"go back to the motel we crawled out of," and demanded to see our parents— despite all of us being adults in our twenties. He then peeled out so aggressively he sprayed gravel at us and our cars. It wasn't even quiet hours, and we weren't disturbing anyone. Afterward, the host called us again, passive-aggressive, and questioned our ages— even though you have to be 21 just to rent a cabin there. The property is lovely, but the hosts' behavior put a real damper on what should have been a joyful wedding celebration. It's a shame they treat people paying good money this way. We won't be back.
Pisgah National Forest offers diverse dispersed camping opportunities near Green Mountain, North Carolina, with several sites requiring high-clearance vehicles to access. Most primitive areas don't provide developed amenities like restrooms or drinking water. Camping areas range from elevation of 2,500 to over 5,800 feet, creating significant temperature variations between valley and mountain sites throughout the year.
Explore the Nolichucky River: Rusty's Roost River Camp provides riverside camping with convenient water access. "Close access to the restrooms and hot showers," notes Ashley F., making it comfortable to clean up after a day on the water.
Hike the Appalachian Trail: The trail passes near 3 Day Nature Effect in the Smoky Mountains, providing exceptional trail access. "For an additional fee, you can have your kayak or canoe shuttled to and from the Nolichucky River," mentions Ashley F., adding versatility to your hiking trip.
Find your own camping spot: The mountains around Green Mountain offer flexible camping options. At Bear Creek Mountain Campground, "Find your own spot in the mountain, there are plenty!" says Michelle S., who owns the property and has opened it to tent campers seeking affordable mountain camping.
Established water sources: Tent campers appreciate reliable water access. At Maple Camp Bald, "0.4 miles from the bald is a nice water source," according to Francis C., though Justin Z. recommends "packing in enough water for your stay because there is not a water source at the site."
Multiple site options: The area offers various camping configurations. Pisgah National Forest Dispersed areas include "several dispersed camping sites where you can easily park a vehicle. There are several along Roses Creek road and along New Ginger Cake road," according to Timothy.
Quiet environments: Many campers value peace and separation from others. At Blackberry Blossom Farm & Campground, Bird H. notes, "The campsites are far enough apart that I don't feel like I'm on top of other campers. There are less concerns about privacy than other places I've been."
Access challenges: Some tent camping areas require significant hiking effort. Maple Camp Bald "is a 6 mile hike up Maple Camp Ridge on trail 191 (Buncombe Horse Range) starting from a small parking lot close to Carolina Hemlocks Campground," says Francis C.
Weather variability: Mountain elevations create unpredictable conditions. Fog and rain can develop quickly, as Frank M. discovered at Pisgah National Forest: "It was very foggy all day with off and on rain. My mistake was not paying attention to where the runoff was. This morning I had a small stream running through my camp."
Limited facilities: Most tent sites have minimal amenities. At Beauty Spot Gap on Unaka Mountain, Ryan B. notes it's "more of a trail head parking lot. Good tent camping if you hike down the trail" but lacks services.
Look for washhouse access: Families benefit from clean facilities. Blackberry Blossom Farm & Campground offers "a cleaner, more beautiful campground" with "up to date facilities" and a "spotless" bathhouse, according to Bird H., who appreciated "the dishwashing station (with hot water!)" as "especially convenient."
Consider noise factors: Finding quiet spots helps with family comfort. Michelle B. notes Blackberry Blossom Farm & Campground provides "NO traffic noises!" making it "a wonderful place (100+ acres!) to get away to some quiet and decompress."
Choose accessible water features: Kids enjoy creek access at Waystone Camping Collective, which offers "Creekside Camping near Asheville" according to Jake C. Similarly, at Blackberry Blossom, campsites "are near little creeks which provide a nice background ambiance," notes Bird H.
Parking limitations: Most tent-focused areas near Green Mountain don't accommodate RVs. Beauty Spot Gap on Unaka Mountain earned this review from Ryan B.: "Not a rv spot. Place pretty busy. Its more of a trail head parking lot."
Consider resort options: RVers find more accommodations at established sites. USA Raft Adventure Resort offers "great sites right by the river for tents, various unique styles of 'cabin camping' along the river and off the river," according to Zeal, though Jay J. cautions "the campsites are on top of each other. If your looking for privacy, this isn't the place."
Watch for road closures: Forest roads may become impassable. In Pisgah National Forest, Sawyer B. found "the road was closed due to flood damage," preventing access despite planning ahead.
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