Best campgrounds in NC mountains

[zackyboy3rs]

What are the best cg's that my TT can fit and easy in/out and level. Things to do or see is important. We have been to the Jellystone in Marion and was not impressed. I understand Boone KOA is tight and hard to get in and out of. Thanks

[Stclairm]

Sounds great and thanks!

[wbwood]

Stclairm, if you ever stay at Stone Mountain, drive over to Dobson, NC one day for an early Saturday dinner at The Depot. A great restaurant. On Saturday's if you don't order dessert, they will give you a ticket for a free ice cream over at the General Store next day. Hand scooped that is! We love it there. Matter of fact, we need to go back sometime soon.

[wbwood]

northmeck0255 wrote:
Raccoon Holler is trashy, with lots of seasonal sites (porches, blue tarps, etc).

Oh my, you are gonna bring people out the woodwork with that one...lol

We've never been there, but is somewhat of an impression we got from looking at it online. Maybe we will be close enough to drive by and take a look.

[northmeck0255]

As mentioned, Davidson River is nice for a SP experience. If you are in a small rig, you can look at Van Hook Glade near Highlands.

For pvt CG's in the Asheville area, look at Mama Gertie's and Campfire Lodgings. Both of them are nice.

[Stclairm]

nothmeck0255, I appreciate your honest opinions. I still have to get to Stone Mountain. Got any favorites in the Asheville area?

[northmeck0255]

We love Stone Mountain SP and Davidson River.

Raccoon Holler is trashy, with lots of seasonal sites (porches, blue tarps, etc).

Boone KOA is on a steep hillside.

New River SP is practically brand new and is very nice, but small.

[wbwood]

schrecker96 wrote:

We finally got to Stone Mountain and really enjoyed it. We will definitely go back next summer. Lots to do in the park. But the temps are still not "mountain cool" enough for me. We enjoyed playing in the river at widows creek falls.

Just about as much as mountain cool as you are going to get. It's basically the same temp as Blowing Rock. Cooler than Boone or Asheville. Cooler than Fancy Gap, VA. Just all depends on the weather pattern. Will be in the 60's and 50's this weekend (middle of August) at Stone Mountain State Park according to the weather forecast on weather.com. While Charlotte will be in the 70's and 60's.

[LakeN]

Bryson City has Deep Creek Tube and Camping, full hookups, some mtn view, some creekside sites + cabins. Just down the road is Deep Creek, camping in Smokey Mtn. Nat. Park no hookups but great scenery + hiking + creek swimming
Close to town for groceries, etc

[riggsp]

Boone KOA is a nice campground, as you said, a little tight but doable...we have a 34 ft 5th wheel and had no problems...saw lots of others from tents to large coaches and everybody was having fun.

[wbwood]

We will be heading to Julian Price Memorial Park on the BRP near Blowing Rock this weekend. As of right now, temps will be in the 50's and 60's there. This will be our first dry camping experience.

[Stclairm]

Mama Gerties was awesome, but definitely on the side of a mountain and no pool if that matters. Super clean, beautiful setting, awesome individual showers. Didn't care for Boone KOA, rather old, the I-row sites are tiny. Sounds like Toe River and Brown Mountain are worth looking at. Not sure about Campfire Lodgings. I always check rvparkreviews too.

[schrecker96]

I hate putting it out there, but Toe River is one of our favorite mountain campgrounds. Sites are level and easy to get into. You can play in the river or in the big field. They have a pool and lots of kids to play with. You are not far from the blue ridge parkway, Spruce Pine and Mt Mitchell. I'll choose this over Boone KOA and Mama Gerties. Mama Gerties is pretty, set on a side of a hill so not good for biking and hiking.

We finally got to Stone Mountain and really enjoyed it. We will definitely go back next summer. Lots to do in the park. But the temps are still not "mountain cool" enough for me. We enjoyed playing in the river at widows creek falls.

[mikestock]

Mile High Campground. Straight up from Maggie Valley, Elevation 5600+ ft. No hookups, no dump station, even the office has no power. Business done by cell phone. On the crest of the mountain with views off both sides.

[NCBEACHBUM]

Another vote here for Mama Gertie's! Peaceful, amazing views, super clean. As said before nothing activity wise for kids, but my 8 year old nature boy LOVED it! Streams, small waterfalls, various rocks, tons of different plants/trees, critters from bugs to small animals, he had a ball and so did Mom and Dad 😉