Best Tent Camping near Waynesville, NC

Looking for the best campgrounds near Waynesville, NC? Waynesville is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Find the best campgrounds near Waynesville, NC. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.

Best Tent Sites Near Waynesville, North Carolina (110)

    1. Cosby Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    70 Reviews
    Cosby, TN
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 487-2683

    $50 / night

    "Cosby is a small town about a 45 minute easy drive from Gatlinburg. Heavily wooded, lends itself nicely to hammock camping."

    "Most of the sites are better suited to tent campers, though a few of them are designated RV sites offering a back-in parking pad."

    2. Blue Ridge Motorcycle Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    9 Reviews
    Canton, NC
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 235-8350

    $15 - $50 / night

    "As other reviews have said, this campground is in a lovely location, right on a small creek/river. The grounds are well maintained and grass covered for the most part."

    "Just a few miles between the Blue Ridge Parkway and Waynesville, NC sits a perfect spot to park your bike and sling your hammock (or put up your tent). "

    3. Big Creek Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    14 Reviews
    Hartford, TN
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 436-1261

    $30 / night

    "Each one has a firepit, picnic table, lantern pole, and a very large tent pad. There are no RV's allowed. Nearby is group camping and horse camping.

    You cannot park your car right on the campsite."

    "Located at the base of the Baxter Creek Trail, which leads to Mount Sterling, this drive-in campground provides a picturesque backdrop for nature enthusiasts."

    4. Harmon Den Area

    6 Reviews
    Hartford, NC
    17 miles

    "To get to the campsite, you have to get off on Exit 7 along Interstate 40 in North Carolina and travel a gravel road for several miles."

    "Flat spot near the corner of the road. The forest road is not compatible with big rigs, RV’s, or travel trailers. Recommended high clearance 4x4."

    5. Site 40 — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    2 Reviews
    Maggie Valley, NC
    11 miles
    Website

    $4 / night

    "Rushing stream right next to it, and private tent areas completely covered by rhododendron!"

    6. Hot Springs Campground

    29 Reviews
    Hot Springs, NC
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 622-7676

    "Situated along the beautiful French Broad River."

    "Beautiful campground with great campstore right at the entrance that sells everything. Large campsites with great privacy foliage, picnic tables, & fire rings."

    7. #39 Pretty Hollow — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    1 Review
    Maggie Valley, NC
    13 miles
    Website

    "These sites are next to a river. Has fire pits and places to hang your gear. It's a great site down in the valley and the trail is beautiful getting there."

    8. Tricorner Knob Shelter — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    6 Reviews
    Cosby, NC
    20 miles
    Website

    "Water source was very close to the shelter. We had zero issues with bugs or critters bothering us at night. I was also able to get cell/satellite service outside the shelter and up on the AT."

    "The area around the shelter is high, rocky, and remote. Expect 10-15 degrees less than the Park headquarters."

    9. Camp Uptown Backwoods

    1 Review
    Tuckasegee, NC
    16 miles
    +1 (828) 293-2594

    $54 - $74 / night

    "**   All you have to bring is yourself, your guests, food, drink, ice, firewood and charcoal!  Everything else is there for your convenience! "

    10. Gateway to the Smokies

    4 Reviews
    Whittier, NC
    19 miles
    Website

    $45 - $50 / night

    "It is located right off of US Highway 441 just 7 miles to the North Carolina Entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park."

    "We went to the Tsali biking trails, tubed down Deep Creek, and hiked around in the Smokies. It was perfect. We already have our next visit booked. Thank you!!"

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Tent Camping Reviews near Waynesville, NC

2635 Reviews of 110 Waynesville Campgrounds



Guide to Waynesville

Nestled in the beautiful surroundings of Waynesville, North Carolina, tent camping offers a perfect escape into nature, with a variety of campgrounds that cater to outdoor enthusiasts.

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Some prices for tent camping range from $20 to $30

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular tent campsite near Waynesville, NC?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Waynesville, NC is Cosby Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park with a 4.5-star rating from 70 reviews.

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