Best Tent Camping near Sparta, NC

Recent Tent Reviews near Sparta, NC

927 Reviews of 42 Sparta Campgrounds

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  Shannon M.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 9, 2020

  Rocky Knob Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

  Clean wooded caampground

  On BRP near Floyd, VA. A lot of amenities in town and hiking trails nearby. Clean and quiet: no generators allowed in tent camping area and quiet hours after 10pm. Tent sites $20 per night at time of my stay.

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  Michele F.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 5, 2018

  Boone KOA

  Nice KOA. Clean and has everything you need.

  We really like camping there. We tent camp and it is clean and has a handful of things for the kids. The only down side is that the tent sites are road side…so when the campers pull in and out you hear them hitting the gas. Every now and again people will peel out on the road. 😕 Otherwise 👍🏻 and enjoy the friendly staff, CLEAN bathrooms and campground.

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  Glenn S.

  Traveler

  

  May. 31, 2022

  Beechnut Family Campground

  Nice Camping for Tents or RVs

  We camped in our tent at Beechnut for two nights. The owners are very friendly and helpful. The tent camping area is across a road from a stream, in a forest of tall trees, a very picturesque location. Each tent site had water, a picnic table, and a 30-amp electric outlet. It rained heavily both nights we stayed there, but we stayed dry. Unfortunately the rain had been going on for several days before we arrived, and wherever vehicles were parked on the ground, they left muddy ruts. The owner helped some guests who arrived at night at a tent site in small travel trailers, when they were stuck. He really is very helpful and kind. Bathhouses are clean and well-kept.

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  Rachael H.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 11, 2020

  Stone Mountain State Park Campground

  Loved it

  Primitive tent camp site. Water but no electric. Nice grassy area around the gravel tent pad. We had one tree for shade. Fire ring and table. Clean showers and bathrooms. We stayed here specifically for the sliding rock at widow creek falls. But we did hike Stone Mountain falls trail. There are 432 steps going up to the parking area from the bottom of the falls. Beautiful shaded trail. Mountain to sea trail runs through for a little bit. Dogs welcome leashes. Fairly busy trail.

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  Jody K.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 25, 2018

  Stone Mountain State Park Campground

  Woody for Tent Campers and Sunny for RV'ers

  The tent sites are built into a hill that provides an abundance of trees to hang hammocks and to keep well protected from the sun. The RV spots are located out in the open area and one loop sits right on a creek. The RV spots are sunnier with limited trees to shade from the sun during the summer months. For a NC state park, the bathroom and shower amenities are clean, warm and well stocked with toilet paper. The tent spots are a perfect place to hang hammocks and the tent pads are pretty sizable!

  I am giving this review a 5 based on 2 different elements: 1) cleanliness of the camp site was beyond expectation. Not all campground hosts clean out the fire pit on a daily basis. When arriving, there was no trace of the former camper at all. No micro trash, no left over spikes and the campsite was freshly raked and all coals/ash were swept out of the fire ring. 2) welcoming personalities of the camp ground host and and employees. The campground host stopped to ask if we needed anything and to remind us the program that was taking place the next morning.

  For tent camping, choose the following sites if you need to park 2 cars at the campsite: #7, #9, #14 and #18. The other campsites have enough space for one car at each site.

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  Lathan B.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 23, 2024

  Grandfather Mountain Campground

  Friendly campground with reasonable rates

  Love tent camping here, awesome views and great prices

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  Andrew U.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 20, 2020

  Aca Southeastern Section

  Non existent

  I lived under mellow mushroom and know for a fact that there is no tent camping here. There are paid parking lots on king and queen street, and have seen campers be able to stay there. But NO tent camping here in downtown Boone. Be better off trying to camp at local park or greenway I think, but there’s so much to offer around, find a nice tucked away spot like trash can falls less than 15 away from there.

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  Eric W.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 17, 2020

  Mountain City Campground

  Hidden Gem

  This campground is run by the city visitors center and like most other things in Mountain City has very little social media presence. Most residents of the city don’t even know of its existence.

  Great little affordable campground with nice accessible trout stream. Has 30 amp and 50 amp service along with tent camping. (Tent camping is currently closed due to recent bear sightings as are the toilet facilities due to COVID-19(Aug 2020))

  Aug 2020 prices for 30 amp full hookups $25 /day $85 /week $300 /month

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  Scott M.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 5, 2018

  Fancy Gap Cabins and Campground

  Fantastic Campground

  Fancy Gap CC is a great small campground with a rustic hotel, cabins, tent camping, and RV/Trailer hook ups. I've stayed here before tent camping, which was nice. This time I was caught in traffic and they had a cabin available, better than pitching a tent in the dark and rain. The cabins are sturdy, very clean, pet friendly, and complete with a refrigerator/microwave and coffee maker. The bath house is relatively new and kept very clean. The whole campground is tidy. You can tell tell the owners love the place. If Fancy Gap is relatively close to your travel plans, I highly suggest you visit for yourself.

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  Lucy P.

  Ranger

  

  Mar. 22, 2024

  Chestnut Knob Shelter, Appalachian Trail

  Very nice shelter

  Very nice and comfy! Don’t make the same mistake I did and tent camp outside in a huge storm - just stay inside!

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  Chad Z.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 14, 2021

  Blue Bear Mountain Camp

  Beautiful views and clean bathrooms

  We have tent camped and RV camped here. Great site with lots of space and kept up well. Views are great and area is beautiful.

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  Andrew R.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 13, 2022

  Fancy Gap Cabins and Campground

  Campground

  Tent camping or small cabins, quite and clean with water and power and bathroom/ showers and a few hiking trails , great for moto camping or bike camping

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  Eli E.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 24, 2020

  Utts Campground

  Great Place

  Needed a campsite quick and Utt's really helped us out. We tent camped but this also looks like a great place for RV's. Friendly people and pretty property.

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  JORGE

  Guide

  

  May. 27, 2021

  Raccoon Holler Campground

  Hidden Gem

  Located on the Blue Ridge Parkway this campground is a great out of the way destination. Offers full hookup as well as tent camping. Quiet and very clean. Highly recommended !

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  Keri P.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 3, 2023

  Flintlock Campground

  Small spots but pretty place

  If you're staying in a tent, it has to be site 9. Every other site is super tiny, and the tent camping in general is very crowded. It is a nice Campground and very friendly but they are definitely trying to conserve space.

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  Betsy W.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 2, 2024

  Little Tumbling Creek

  Beautiful and peaceful

  Laurel bed lake at top is beautiful. Waterfalls on way up and good fishing along the way in tumbling creek. Flat field area for camping on way. Several spots by creek for van or tent camping.

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  Todd T.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 3, 2022

  New River Alleghany Access Primitive Paddle-in — New River State Park

  Wonderful find

  My family went to tent camp and enjoyed our stay. We discovered others with campers that had wonderful campsites. The bathroom facilities are new and very clean. We enjoyed hiking. The location also had four bars of Verizon LTE. Amazing!

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  Megan M.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 8, 2020

  Cedar Rock Campground

  Quiet setting beside of a beautiful trout stream

  We have tent camped here many times and it is always a great time.
  Nothing beats falling asleep and waking up to the sound of the creek. Small playground isn’t much to look at but my kids (10 and under) always use the heck out of it. They love riding their bikes along the gravel road and grassy hillside. If you’re tent camping the best spot is the far end, I believe number one and two. So secluded and private.
  There’s a small beach area that you get kids can use as access to swim and rock throwing.
  This campground is only a few miles from Stone Mountain state park. Lots of great hiking. In the summer you have to check out Widows Creek. Sliding rocks and waterfalls and a swimming hole only .2 miles off the road.

  We love camping at this clean, simple campground.

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  Nick D.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 6, 2020

  Byrd's Branch Campground

  Very Nice

  Byrd’s Branch is a newer campground with very clean facilities. Nice tent sites along a creek surrounded by mature trees. The nearby waterfalls are awesome and just a short hike from the campsite. Glad I stayed here.

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  Douglas P.

  Scout

  

  May. 9, 2022

  Blue Bear Mountain Camp

  Family friendly

  Everything a small family with very young kids could need. We tent camped for two nights on the lower back end of the campsite, then rounded out our stay with one night in the cabin. The owners were extremely accommodating, since technically the cabin required multiple night's stay.

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  Melissa B.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 21, 2018

  Hanging Rock State Park Campground

  Great first experience with a toddler

  This was a close (1 hour drive) from Winston Salem and was the perfect first tent camping experience! Tons of beautiful trails, some with waterfalls, and a great beach! Camp site was mexcellent! Just enough privacy and clean bathrooms, plenty of water spickets! We will be back!

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  Jade P.

  Traveler

  

  Feb. 18, 2017

  Hanging Rock State Park Campground

  New Years Eve weekend camping

  Had a really good weekend!! Campground was all I needed for the two nights I stayed. Slightly wished the bathhouses had been open. Camp site very clean, big enough for tent camping. Sites are slightly close, wasn't a problem considering it was January. Will be returning during summer months.

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  Denise

  Guide

  

  Oct. 3, 2020

  Royal Oak Campground — Hungry Mother State Park

  Nice park

  We tent camped here in the Royal Oak section. Campsites in this section are tent only and very nice and have platforms. Rv sites are crowded. Clean bath houses, and plenty to do. The lake is beautiful and has boat rentals and a swimming beach! Great place to kayak! This place stays booked up, so reservations are suggested during the summer/fall months.

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  Kirsten J.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 9, 2019

  Twin Rivers Family Campground

  Remote, riverfront, primitive, FIREFLIES!

  Twin rivers campground is located in Crumpler NC on the river.  It is a primitive campground with both RV and tent sites.  The tent sites are found by following a dirt road around the base of the mountain, at river level, which left us a little wary that the road could wash out.  We followed the path a bit to a private site down a ways, just past a porta potty.  There is a bathhouse up in the RV section of this campground, but we were camping in primitive tent land. 

  The site we were on was fantastic!  It was steps from the river, we had a flat, grassy spot with shrubs creating some privacy between us and our neighbor.  Our next neighbor was as far down as we could see!  

  The campfire was perfect, our site was superb and we had a great night sleep!  

  (PLEASE NOTE!  THE CAMPGROUND HAS SINCE CHANGED OWNERSHIP AND SITES ARE NOW MUCH MUCH CLOSER TOGETHER)

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  Nick

  Scout

  

  Aug. 31, 2020

  Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

  Love this place

  Great family campground, with enough separation from other tent sites. Camp here every year with the family and always have a great time. Never have issues with neighbors, bath house is new, and close to plenty of hiking/recreation activities.

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  asherondryde

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 28, 2022

  Byrd's Branch Campground

  noisy

  the campsites area nice. well maintained. proximity to the road is close. constantly hearing cars go by. the tent campsites away from the RV site is nice at night. Listen to the frogs.

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  Brad U.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 27, 2018

  Fancy Gap-Blue Ridge Parkway KOA

  Nice little campground

  there's a lot of camper spaces... and about 6 or 7 tent sites. all have electric but not all have running water. pool is good sized cool little camper kitchen. excellent staff, very friendly and attentive to your needs and feedback... we will definitely go again!