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Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest!

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A wooden deck with a railing, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A small, single-story shed with a red door and green siding, located in a grassy area with trees in the background.
A compact bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a towel rack.
A bird perched on a wire with a forested hill in the background.
A small, open shed with a red door, a hanging hammock, a sink, and a small stool.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Penrose, NC
  • Place, French Broad River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Davidson River
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Caesars Head State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪30 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

  • French Broad River - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Davidson River - 13 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Caesars Head State Park - 13 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Etowah Valley Golf Club - 16 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Brevard College - 18 min drive - 11.0 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pisgah Social - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tasty Weasel Taproom - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Landing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪El Chapala - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest!

Picnic table, fire ring, brand new on-demand hot water shower house and clean Porta Jons! This site is spacious, closest to the shower and closest to the exit for an early start! 3 miles from beautiful Dupont State Forest, where you will find miles of hiking, horseback and mountain bike trails with a waterfall around every bend. Turn the other direction out of the campground and in ten minutes you will enter Pisgah National Forest, with more breathtaking views and gifts of Nature! You are within 15 minutes of Brevard, N.C. or Historic Downtown Hendersonville, N.C. with unique shops and first-class restaurants! Come, enjoy the southern Blue Ridge Mountains and make your story a part of our story!
The accommodation features a separate bedroom.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 #5! Tent Camping Near Dupont State Forest! Penrose
Campsite #5! Tent Camping Near Dupont State Forest! Campsite

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this campground?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest!?

As of Jul 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest! on Jul 9, 2026 start from $54, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest!?

No, there isn't parking at this campground.

Is this campground associated with a casino?

No, this campground is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this campground?

No, there is no indoor pool at this campground.

Does Campsite #5! 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.

Will this campground allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this campground.

Does Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest! have connecting rooms available?

No, this campground doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far 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 #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest!?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest!.

Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Campsite 5

The property was perfect for a rustic tent location, close to hiking and Hendersonville. The campsites all had good space between them.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Keith

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The only toilet facilities was a porta potty which smelled and looked like it had not been emptied in months. Shower did not have a way to lock the door of the only shower, to keep others out. We did not have cell phone reception because of the mountains and no way to contact the owner. No one was around to check us in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice location, easy to find

Scott was pleasant and easy to contact. The property was clean and we felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Camping for DuPont mountain biking

Camping right along the River was beautiful. Excellent service and clean bathrooms. Easy check in and out.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little camping spot!

Great little place to prop up a tent! The location is perfect - 15 minutes from town and Blue Ridge Parkway access. The owner is incredibly nice and accommodating. The campsite itself was big and clean. The garden and creek were nice additions!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice campground

I've stayed here 3 times, and it's always a pleasure. There was only 1 other group camping here last weekend, and they were nice and quiet. All we could hear at night were the occasional car on the road and the animal sounds from a nearby pasture. I'll definitely stay here again. Only downsides are the service fee when you book the reservation (which basically doubles the price of a 1-night stay), and the proximity to the road leads to a lot of road noise when there is traffic.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super easy

It is exactly what is advertised, I need a spot to throw up a tent for the night and it fulfilled exactly what it needed. I do wish the service fee wasn't as much as the site fee. Without Covid causing limited sites in the area I would have most likely stayed somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend

Great weekend in the smokies. Very easy to book, check in and all around good experience. Doug was very helpful. Campsite was very close to Du Pont State Forest.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great place

Very easy to find. Very friendly manager.the cleanist porta john. nice facilities. Overall a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

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