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Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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Penrose, NC
  • Place, French Broad River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, High Falls
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Davidson River
    ‪13 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

  • French Broad River - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • High Falls - 12 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Davidson River - 13 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Etowah Valley Golf Club - 15 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park - 18 min drive - 7.6 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
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Landing - ‬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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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

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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, Etowah Valley Golf Club, and High Falls. French Broad River is also within a driving distance of 3.8 mi.

Will I be able to park 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, this campground doesn't have a spa tub.

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 that I can book 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!.

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