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Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest!

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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Penrose, NC
  • Place, French Broad River
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Davidson River
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, High Falls
    ‪11 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 - 6 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Davidson River - 11 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • High Falls - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Etowah Valley Golf Club - 13 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Brevard College - 15 min drive - 11.0 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tasty Weasel Taproom - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Landing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪El Chapala - ‬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
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
  • 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 High Falls, Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park, and Etowah Valley Golf Club. French Broad River is also within a driving distance of 3.8 mi.

How much does it cost to stay at Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest!?

As of Apr 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! on Apr 12, 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 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.

Are there hot tubs at Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest!?

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).

Can I book a room with a balcony 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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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.

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.

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

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