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Campgrounds in North Carolina
41 public campgrounds in North Carolina's national forests, parks and lakes. 27 of them have no electric hookups.
41campgrounds
2,878campsites
14with electric sites
40allow pets
Parks and forests in North Carolina
National Forests in North Carolina
21 campgrounds in North Carolina
Blue Ridge Parkway
7 campgrounds in North Carolina
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
4 campgrounds in North Carolina
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
4 campgrounds in North Carolina
W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir
3 campgrounds in North Carolina
All campgrounds in North Carolina
| Campground | Area | Nearest town | Sites | Electric | Max RV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead Campground | National Forests in North Carolina | East Troy | 49 | 33 | 45 ft |
| Badin Lake Campground | National Forests in North Carolina | Troy | 34 | None | 40 ft |
| Balsam Mountain Campground | Great Smoky Mountains National Park | Cherokee | 43 | None | 24 ft |
| Bandits Roost Campground | W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir | Wilkesboro | 103 | 86 | 148 ft |
| Black Mountain Campground | National Forests in North Carolina | Burnsville | 37 | 3 | – |
| Canebrake Horse Camp | National Forests in North Carolina | Troy | 28 | 28 | 85 ft |
| Cape Point Campground | Cape Hatteras National Seashore | Buxton | 200 | None | 50 ft |
| Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area | National Forests in North Carolina | Burnsville | 35 | None | 35 ft |
| Cataloochee Campground | Great Smoky Mountains National Park | Waynesville | 27 | None | 34 ft |
| Cedar Point Campground | National Forests in North Carolina | Cedar Point | 38 | 37 | 75 ft |
| Cheoah Point Campground | National Forests in North Carolina | Robbinsvillle | 23 | 6 | 40 ft |
| Curtis Creek Campground | National Forests in North Carolina | Nebo | 24 | None | – |
| Davidson River Campground | National Forests in North Carolina | Pisgah Forest | 132 | 30 | 67 ft |
| Deep Creek Campground | Great Smoky Mountains National Park | Bryson City | 92 | None | – |
| Doughton Park Campground | Blue Ridge Parkway | Asheville | 122 | None | 88 ft |
| Flanners Beach Campground | National Forests in North Carolina | New Bern | 39 | 20 | 85 ft |
| Fort Hamby Park | W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir | Wilkesboro | 33 | 32 | 143 ft |
| Frisco Campground | Cape Hatteras National Seashore | Buxton | 124 | None | 49 ft |
| Great Island Cabin Camp | Harkers Island | 23 | None | 35 ft | |
| Harmon Den Campground | National Forests in North Carolina | Mars Hill | 22 | None | 30 ft |
| Jackrabbit Mountain Campground | National Forests in North Carolina | Hayesville | 92 | None | 128 ft |
| Julian Price Campground | Blue Ridge Parkway | Asheville | 192 | None | 92 ft |
| Lake Powhatan Campground | National Forests in North Carolina | Asheville | 71 | 21 | 50 ft |
| Lake Powhatan Glamping Campground | National Forests in North Carolina | Asheville | 12 | None | 26 ft |
| Linville Falls Campground | Blue Ridge Parkway | Asheville | 64 | None | 50 ft |
| Long Point Cabin Camp | Harkers Island | 20 | 19 | 35 ft | |
| Mortimer Campground | National Forests in North Carolina | Collettsville | 17 | None | – |
| Mount Pisgah Campground | Blue Ridge Parkway | Asheville | 126 | None | 80 ft |
| North Mills River Campground | National Forests in North Carolina | Mills River | 25 | 1 | 35 ft |
| Ocracoke Campground | Cape Hatteras National Seashore | Ocracoke | 135 | None | 48 ft |
| Oregon Inlet Campground | Cape Hatteras National Seashore | Manteo | 242 | 87 | 47 ft |
| Otter Creek Campground | Blue Ridge Parkway | Asheville | 68 | None | 66 ft |
| Oyster Point Campground | National Forests in North Carolina | New Bern | 15 | None | – |
| Peaks Of Otter Campground | Blue Ridge Parkway | Asheville | 141 | None | 77 ft |
| Rocky Bluff Campground | National Forests in North Carolina | Hot Springs | 17 | None | 55 ft |
| Rocky Knob Campground | Blue Ridge Parkway | Asheville | 106 | None | 55 ft |
| Smokemont Campground | Great Smoky Mountains National Park | Cherokee | 142 | None | 40 ft |
| Standing Indian Campground | National Forests in North Carolina | Franklin | 81 | None | 50 ft |
| Van Hook Glade Campground | National Forests in North Carolina | Highlands | 10 | None | 36 ft |
| Warrior Creek Campground | W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir | Boomer | 63 | 63 | 145 ft |
| Wolf Ford Horse Camp | National Forests in North Carolina | Pisgah Forest | 11 | None | 50 ft |
Gear for camping in North Carolina
Portable power stations
Silent battery power for lights, phones, fans, CPAP machines and 12V fridges.
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Recharge a power station during the day, so it lasts the whole trip.
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More power for RVs and air conditioning. Check the campground's generator hours.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public campgrounds are in North Carolina?
This guide lists 41 campgrounds in North Carolina that can be booked through Recreation.gov, with 2,878 campsites between them.
Which North Carolina campgrounds have electric hookups?
14 of them have at least some electric sites. Check the Electric column in the table above.
What are the largest campgrounds in North Carolina?
Oregon Inlet Campground (242 sites), Cape Point Campground (200 sites), Julian Price Campground (192 sites).