From the shores of Cape Hatteras to the ancient mountains of Great Smoky Mountain National Park, North Carolina is a state that is as beautiful as it is diverse in natural wonders. Whether you fancy a day of surfing in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean or a climb up Mount Mitchell, the tallest mountain east of the Mississippi, there’s an outdoor adventure waiting for you. So grab your bathing suit or your hiking poles (or both!) and find the best camping in North Carolina. 


The pristine beauty of North Carolina’s Outer Banks have always drawn vacationers looking for a respite from the hustle and bustle of their daily lives. Fortunately for those that like sleeping under the stars, camping in North Carolina at one of the state’s many beaches is a great way to experience the sun and sand without the expense of a vacation rental. With over 300 miles of coastline, there are dozens of state and private campgrounds to choose from. 


If pitching your tent in coastal sand dunes isn’t your cup of tea then pack your bag and head to the mountains of Western North Carolina—a region known throughout the southeast for its abundant opportunities to recreate outdoors. Whether you’re rafting down the Nantahala River that winds through the beautiful and remote Nantahala National Forest or hiking on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, a 1,175 mile footpath that spans the width of North Carolina, you won’t run out of reasons to be outside. 


North Carolina has 40 mountains that rise above 6,000 feet (aforementioned Mount Mitchell is the tallest, clocking in at 6,684 feet) and 100 that stand more than 5,000 feet. Camping in the shadows of these peaks is just one thing that makes camping in North Carolina so special. And with 2.1 million acres of public land in the state, finding a campground is as easy as pulling out a map. 


Whether it’s saltwater waves, pristine peaks or rushing rivers that excite you, let The Dyrt help you discover the best camping in North Carolina. 

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The Best Camping Near Rattler Ford, North Carolina

We can't adequately describe how peaceful it is to listen to creek and the birds while watching the sunset turn the sky purple over the Smoky Mountains at our "Backside" campground. With 6 acres of complete solidarity one mile from the nearest paved road, evenings around the firepit w/ the stars are simply magical! Local activities include cliff jumping at a secret swimming hole, hiking the Appalachian and Bartram trails, waterfall bathing, kayaking on the lake, & whitewater rafting the Nantahala River. There are 6 large tent campsites with 2 shared fire pits, a porta-potty, a fresh water creek, & picnic tables. The lack of Cell Reception means this site is for true adventurers who want to Disconnect in order to Re-Connect with the ones they bring.



Backside Campground at Nantahala 

Your Camp site is nestled in a shady spot looking out into untamed woodlands.

This is neigborhood camping at its best!



We are located in the beautiful foothills of the Smoky mountains close to many attractions and scenic drives.

Quiet area-lots of birdsong.



Good paved roads leading directly to the house and you can park at the site.



10x16 platform for your larger tent or 2 smaller ones. (yard on slope so you'll want to use the platform)



Grill on deck for charcoal/wood cooking or camp fire.



Hot water shower, toilet and sink



Coffee maker, Grill & Utensils available. Coolers available for use (ice at Dollar General 1/2 mile away)



Motorcycles welcome



Pets welcome as long you take care to clean up after them.



Perfectly situated to some of the best scenic and fun roads East Tennessee has to offer for motorcyclists and anyone who loves curvy roads.



5 miles to Foothills Parkway



20 fun miles to the Tail of the dragon (Moutain pass road leading to the NC border)



30 min to Smoky Mountain Nat'l Park for hiking/horseback riding/fishing



Gatlingburg/ Pigeon Forge/Dollywood approx 1 hour



5 miles away - 15 miles of paved Greenway trail for walking and bicycle riding.



35 min to great hiking trails



7 min to town of Maryville -Restaurants, movies, shopping etc



30 min to Knoxviille



20 min to Smoky Mountain Harley Davidson



10 min to Public golf course



20 miles to Fishing with tour info avail.



1/2 mile to a Dollar General-for any supplies you may need



Waterfalls all within daytrips



Expert route planning (we know all the fun roads -named and un-named)



We don't drink alcohol at all. We don't mind a little beer or wine, but we ask that you do not drink to inebriation. MJ is illegal in Tennessee, so we ask that you don't smoke here. Cigarette smoking ok. This is a quiet neighborhood so we ask that you keep you conversation to normal levels after 10pm.



Firearms - No recreational firearm use is allowed on the property.



Camp Birdsong

You'll love your escape to this cozy tiny house nestled into the woods on a lakefront lot on scenic Lake Chatuge. The Tiny House on Wheels has 2 queen bed lofts, and a futon that makes a 3rd queen bed, as well as one of the best screened-in porches on the entire lake. Sunset views and comfy seating make it a place you won't want to leave.

Swim from the dock, rent a boat, or launch your own at one of 2 nearby TVA ramps.

Relax around the lakefront fire pit, or on the AMAZING and huge screened in porch. Downtown Hayesville is just minutes away, as are many hiking and mountain biking trails at Fire's Creek or Jackrabbit Park.

Enjoy a campfire in the large river rock fire ring on the beach, or in the chiminea by the tiny house. The first stack of wood is on us!



Red Bird Ridge Lake Front Tiny House

PLEASE REVIEW DIRECTIONS TO CAMPSITE; A SMALL TENTRR LOGO SIGN LEADS UP PAVED ACCESS INTO THE WOODS
This hilltop site overlooking pasture has long range mountain views, including Brasstown Bald. Surrounded by nature, you'll experience abundant wildlife. Paved access includes parking nearby, with on site accommodations of running water and electricity, that's within major cell phone carrier service coverage area. This rural setting is about 10 minutes from the city of Murphy, NC. Come experience nature all year with seasonably mild temperatures. Only a 2 hour drive from the metropolitan areas of Atlanta, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Asheville, and Spartanburg; nearby attractions include:

Appalachian Trail - https://www.nps.gov/appa/index.htm

Blue Ridge Parkway - https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/

Brasstown Bald - https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/conf/recarea/?recid=10542

Cherohala Skyway - https://cherohala.com/

Cherokee County Historical Museum - https://townofmurphync.com/for-residents/about-murphy/cherokee-cty-museum

Decker's Flea Market - https://www.facebook.com/deckersfleamarket/

Fields of the Wood - https://cogop.org/fow/

Foster's Flea Market - https://www.facebook.com/murphyNCfleamarket/

Great Smoky Mountains National Park - https://www.nps.gov/grsm/index.htm

Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino - https://www.caesars.com/harrahs-cherokee-valley-river

Helen, GA - https://helenga.org/

John C. Campbell Folk School - https://www.folkschool.org/

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest - https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48920

Murphy Art Walk - https://townofmurphync.com/for-visitors/murphy-art-walk

Murphy River Walk - https://townofmurphync.com/for-residents/outdoors/murphy-river-walk

Nantahala Outdoor Center - https://noc.com/

Ocoee River - https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cherokee/recarea/?recid=35090

Rare Bird Emporium - https://rarebirdemporium.com/

Tail of The Dragon - US HWY 129 - https://tailofthedragon.com/

Waterfalls, hiking trails, and outdoor recreation abound nearby, including: Cherokee Lake, Fires Creek, Hiwassee Dam, Mingo Falls, Panther Top Lookout, Piney Knob Trails, among many others

The Space:
Slow Creek Holler

Guest Access:
Your Tentrr campsite includes a 10'x12' (120 square feet) safari-style canvas tent on a raised wooden platform. Inside the tent you'll find one queen bed with a memory foam mattress. The tent is big enough for the bed plus one or two extra sleeping bags on the floor. Aside from the canvas tent, campers can also use the extra 5-person pop-up dome tent that___s provided. You'll also have a 6-ft picnic table, outdoor fire pit, and 2 Tentrr Adirondack chairs.

Max Occupancy: This refers to the total number of campers allowed onsite with your reservation. 

Toilets: Every campsite is equipped with a camp toilet (we call it the Tentrr Loo). This is a simple wooden box with a toilet seat and a bucket inside. To use, line the bucket with a CleanWaste Sani-Bag supplied at the camp prior to use. Afterwards, simply tie the bag up and place it in a trash bag. CleanWaste Sani-Bags use a NASA-developed gelling/deodorizing agent that helps prevent spills and keeps everyone safe and clean.

Showers: Every Signature campsite comes with a Coleman Sun Shower. The sun shower has a reservoir that holds up to 5 gallons of water, potentially enough for multiple showers. It's constructed of heat-locking material that warms the water when it's left in the sun, even on cool days.

Interaction with Guests:
Upon check out, you should leave-no-trace of your stay and be sure your campsite is returned to its natural glory! While Tentrr does not charge a cleaning fee, we do expect campsites to be left how they were found. After you check out, take everything you brought in and be sure to leave your trash at the designated location.

If a Tentrr Host submits an incident report after your stay that details evidence of trash or damage to the campsite or the host's property, Tentrr reserves the right to charge a minimum cleaning fee of $50. Just make sure to follow the Camper Manual posted at your campsite and you'll be set!

Reservation Modifications/Cancellations: Please note the terms of the cancelation policy as they are outlined in your confirmation email. Your Tentrr Host is unable to change or cancel your reservation on your behalf, and they are unable to waive any cancellation fees (if applicable). If you have any questions regarding modifications to your booking, please reach out to Tentrr Customer Support.

Other Things to Note:
Quiet time after 10 pm
No littering



Total Bedrooms: 1
Total Bathrooms: 1


Tentrr Signature Site - Slow Creek Hilltop #1

**Located 4 miles from the entrance of the Cherohala Skyway in the foothills of the Cherokee National Forest, Mecca Camp Resort is the perfect place to call home while visiting the area.**

**We have 29 long RV sites open to both pull-thru and back-in, as well as our Glamping Tents, Hammock Camping Pods, Large Family Pool, Bathhouse, and Camp Store. Once open to full capacity, Mecca Camp Resort will be packed with exciting activities for the entire family. Next season, we will expand to 39 RV sites along with plans to add another 20 sites in the very near future. **

**Mecca Camp Resort offers many amenities to fit every camper's needs. We look forward to having you stay with us. **







Mecca Camp Resort

ome Have Your Own Nantahala Adventure
Our spacious cabin rentals and luxury yurt rentals at StayNantahala are on beautiful Nantahala Lake among the Great Smoky Mountains. We are between Franklin and Murphy, North Carolina at an elevation of over 3,000 feet. We are also not far from big cities, sitting an hour and a half west of Asheville and two and a half hours northwest of Atlanta. 

Each of our luxury yurts can sleep up to four people as they each have two bedrooms. If you're wanting to try your hand at glamping, then our luxury yurts can serve as the ideal setting for any outing.

All of our cabin rentals surround the idyllic Nantahala Lake, offering a deep connection with the surrounding natural beauty. Cabins come in a variety of sizes so they can accommodate however many you bring on your Nantahala adventure. The cabins offer a lot of amenities aimed at making your stay with us a memorable experience.

Regardless of your choice, you'll be in a prime spot to enjoy the natural beauty of western North Carolina.

Stay Nantahala Cabins & Yurts

Forested 15 acre lot with a beautiful grassy meadow, and a meandering stream with shallow spots to cool off on a hot day. Pitch your tent where ever you'd like. There is fresh drinking water, on site garbage, picnic tables, firepits, firewood availible for purchase, and a well maintained portajohn.

We are minutes away from Nantahala Lake, Nantahala River, and Appalachian Trail. Enjoy near by white water rafting, fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, kayaking, zip lines and more… If you're not up for cooking there's a local restaurant on the lake 5 minutes away as well as the Nantahala Outdoor Center a short 20 minute drive.



Blue Ridge Basecamp

Looking for a vacation that's a little different, a little more, a little better than your last one? That's why we're here. At Sky Ridge, we strive to give our guests a place where they can relax and reconnect with themselves and with nature without giving up the comforts of home.

​Perched high atop a mountainous ridge line with a view that will take your breath away, you'll find seven well-appointed yurts ready and waiting for you and your friends and family to experience the Great Smoky Mountains in a completely new and changing way. You just might not want to leave.





Sky Ridge Yurts

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.

Play with our kids! Goat birthing all summer. Hold and play with our newborns.

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

Internet is provided by Starlink BUSINESS - high speed, low latency, FAST uploading speeds (20mb+), 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 purchased our nine-acre property a little over three years ago. It was a run down, small, manufactured home park with a farmhouse on it. It has been an ongoing labor of love to transform it into a small, unique RV and tent camping park along beautiful Conleys Creek in Whittier, NC.



Conleys Creek Campground offers 4 tent spots (first come, first served), as well as 4 RV spots. All located along Conleys Creek with grills and fire pits. We also rent our 38' luxury RV. We are pet friendly and open year-round.



We have torn down and repurposed some of the manufactured homes on the property. We now offer a charming 2 bedroom / 1 bath unit, complete with a private yard containing a hot tub, fire pit and grill. Dogs are allowed in the yard, off their leashes.



We continue to expand our gardens with a wide variety of vegetables and herbs. We have planted many evergreen, fruit, and flowering trees, lovely bushes, and flowers for bold color throughout the year. Our property is pesticide free. We currently have 12 free range chickens, known as The Dixie Chicks! Individually named after female country singers. Guests enjoy feeding, petting, and collecting their eggs, which are delicious! Fish or cool off in our creek, which is regularly stocked with trout.



As a convenience to our guests, we sell fresh eggs, firewood, and ice. Enjoy the game room, complete with billiards, darts, games and DVD's. Or play one of our numerous outdoor yard games. There is a public golf course less than a mile down the road. We have a very clean, private guest bath house, excellent WI-FI, and a dump station.



Hike up our mountain range to locate our second creek. This was how we got the original name, Hidden Creek Retreat. However, we recently changed it to Conleys Creek Campground because this better reflects how we have grown our business and who we are!



Our guests love our convenient location to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We are nestled conveniently between Bryson City and Cherokee. Close to other charming towns, including Sylva and Dillsboro, and many outdoor attractions. Enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, tubing, kayaking and whitewater raft, all near our property. This is our home, business, and new lifestyle. Come and enjoy it with us!



Conley's Creek Campground

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