Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest!

Campground in Penrose

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

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Location

Exceptional

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Explore the area

Penrose, NC

Place, High Falls
‪12 min drive‬
Place, Brevard College
‪19 min drive‬
Place, Fred W. Symmes Chapel
‪26 min drive‬
Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Penrose

This campground is located within a 15-minute drive of French Broad River and Davidson River.

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What's nearby

High Falls - 12 min drive - 5.6 miles
Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park - 18 min drive - 7.6 miles
Brevard College - 19 min drive - 11.0 miles
Brevard Music Center - 23 min drive - 12.6 miles
Fred W. Symmes Chapel - 26 min drive - 16.5 miles

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - ‬13 min drive
‪Tasty Weasel Taproom - ‬13 min drive
‪Blue Ridge Pizza Company - ‬13 min drive
‪The Salty Landing - ‬12 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest!

Picnic table, fire ring, new on-demand hot water shower house and clean Porta-Jons! This spacious site rests directly on the bank of Crab Creek, with a panoramic view of a Blue Ridge Mountain farm across the creek, and the mountains beyond. 3 miles from the most visited State Forest in the United States, Dupont State Forest! Here you will find miles of beautiful hiking, horseback and mountain biking trails, with a magnificent waterfall around every bend. Go the other direction out of the campground and travel less than 10 minutes to the entrance to Pisgah National Forest, with more scenic waterfalls and views! 10 minutes to Brevard, N.C. or fifteen minutes to Historic Downtown Hendersonville, N.C. with unique shops and first class restaurants offer you so many options for your day-trip!

The accommodation features a separate bedroom.

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Parking available
Mountain view

$48 nightly

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

$95 nightly

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Bedrooms

Bedroom

Bathroom

1 bathroom

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoking not allowed

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Note from host: Be aware hazards of creekside camping

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Campsite #3! Tent Camping Near Dupont State Forest! Penrose

Campsite #3! Tent Camping Near Dupont State Forest! Campsite

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this campground?

This campground is located in Penrose, close to Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park, High Falls, and Etowah Valley Golf Club. French Broad River is also within a driving distance of 3.8 mi.

Is there parking available at this campground?

No, this campground doesn't offer parking.

Is this campground next to a casino?

No, this campground is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this campground?

No, there is no indoor pool at this campground.

Does Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this campground.

Does this campground offer breakfast?

No, this campground doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this campground allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this campground.

How close is the airport from this campground?

The closest major airport to this campground is Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), which is 19.5 mi away (30 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest!?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest!.

Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Aug 30, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and Nice Campground

We were able to have great communication with the hosts Scott and Lynn, and Scott was there to meet us and give a quick lay of the land. We had a nice spot near the creek basically to ourselves and were able to have a great spot near DuPont and Pisgah bike trails! Definitely would recommend!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cesia W.

Sep 16, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded and Peaceful

Doug (the owner) was very kind and friendly. Our campsite was by a small creek and there were farm animals across the creek like cows, chickens, and horses. Very beautiful. Loved waking up in the morning to hear cows mooing and roosters crowing. It was a very nice getaway.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Mar 26, 2019

Wonderful Night at the Backyard Campground

Our group had the Backyard Campground all to ourselves on a wonderful Friday evening. Doug (owner) met us at the entrance and gave us a quick tour before pointing us back towards our campsites. We thoroughly enjoyed the riverside sites overlooking his neighbor's beautiful farm. Firewood was provided and the portable restrooms were sparklingly clean. Would love to come back and stay again next time.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019