Campgrounds near Green Mountain, North Carolina sit at elevations ranging from 1,600 to 3,000 feet, creating varied camping conditions throughout the year. The region experiences significant temperature shifts between day and night, with summer highs in the 80s dropping to 50s after sunset. Most camping areas close by late November due to road conditions and freezing temperatures.
What to do
Trout fishing in Buck Creek: Buck Creek offers excellent fishing access directly from campsites. "Beautiful level sites backed right up to Buck Creek where we enjoyed catching trout straight from our campsite," notes one camper. The creek is catch-and-release only.
RC airplane flying: The central field at Buck Creek serves as a designated RC flying area. "The central field area is mowed and set up as an RC flying field. A few campers flew their model airplanes. It was fun to watch. I even jumped into the RC hobby, buying a trainer plane at a local Hobby Shop, and began flying."
Hiking Mount Mitchell: Just 60 minutes from many Green Mountain campgrounds, this peak offers challenging trails. "My Mitchell is about 60 minutes away on a beautiful drive. If you like peaceful and quiet campgrounds this is the place for you!" A camper from Mountain Stream RV Park recommends this day trip.
What campers like
Creek-side relaxation: Multiple campgrounds feature sites adjacent to flowing water. "I sat in the creek in my camp chair and was more relaxed then I have been in a very long time," shares a visitor at Mountain Stream RV Park. The natural white noise provides a serene backdrop.
Saturday evening gatherings: "Each Saturday evening, Kevin serves up his special home cooked bar-b-que under the shelter at no additional cost, and many campers bring sides to share. It's like having a back yard picnic with friends and family!" Community dinners create social connections among campers.
Swimming holes: Refreshing water access distinguishes several properties. "There were two swimming holes along the creek, which were a ton of fun. I swam in both. The water is very clear and refreshing," reports a guest at Buck Creek. These natural features provide cooling relief during summer months.
What you should know
Wi-Fi capabilities vary significantly: "We invested heavily in a new wi-fi system that's MUCH improved from the first time we camped there," mentions a reviewer about Mountain Stream RV Park. However, at Granny's Place RV Resort, "WiFi was having issues while we were there, but when it worked we were able to get speeds up to 4 MB/s."
Satellite reception challenges: Tree coverage affects television options. "We were not able to get DISH coverage on any of the western satellites at our site, as tree coverage was too heavy to the SW. We were able to get 17 OTA channels here with our omni antenna."
Campsite spacing concerns: Proximity between sites varies by location. "The sites are close together, but very level, clean, and with a nice picnic table. Many of the sites now have their own wooden decks overlooking the stream, which is a nice addition."
Tips for camping with families
Playground availability: Linville Falls Campground has "a nice updated basic playground set for the kids" and "a nice lawn courtyard for games," making it suitable for families with younger children. Several campgrounds offer open grassy areas.
Dog-friendly features: "There's a playground for the kids and a little fenced in dog park, too (it even has a nice dog wash station!)," reports a camper. These designated pet areas help manage four-legged family members.
Seasonal programming: "The camp store has all your essentials! Between hiking on the east and west rims of Linville Gorge and mountain biking the Fonta Flora trail we didn't spend a ton of time at the campsite but it was very a nice place to make basecamp for our adventures," notes a camper at Rose Creek Retreat.
Tips from RVers
Access challenges: Some properties have difficult entrances. At Wilson's Riverfront RV Park, "When you come off the interstate you have to make a extremely hard right to get into park, not possible with a big rig...had to go up to the office/shop and turn around." Always call ahead to confirm access routes.
Site leveling conditions: Concrete pads at Wilson's Riverfront RV Park are "not extremely level, but good enough." Most Green Mountain area campgrounds feature gravel pads requiring some leveling equipment.
Multi-use pathways: "A multi-use path goes through the center of the campground so there is tons of pedestrian and bike traffic through the center of park." These paths provide recreation opportunities but may affect privacy at certain sites.
Bath facilities vary significantly: "The bathhouse is clean and adequate, but nothing fancy; we're hoping that this will be next on their list of improvements during the off-season." Always check recent reviews about shower and bathroom conditions if these amenities are important.
