Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest!

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Where to?

Dates

June 2025

July 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Parking available
Mountain view

Explore the area

Penrose, NC

High Falls
‪12 min drive‬
Brevard College
‪19 min drive‬
Fred W. Symmes Chapel
‪26 min drive‬
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

‪Blue Ridge Pizza Company - ‬12 min drive
‪Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - ‬13 min drive
‪Sideways Farm & Brewery - ‬11 min drive
‪The Salty Landing - ‬12 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬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.

Property manager

Scott

Languages

English

Similar properties

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

$95 nightly

Jul 10 - Jul 11

Total includes taxes and fees

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

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Note from host: Be aware, hazards of creekside camping

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 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 #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest!?

As of Jun 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest! on Jun 27, 2025 start from $28.0, excluding 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.

Will I be able to park at this campground?

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.

Are there hot tubs at Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest!?

No, this campground doesn't have a spa tub.

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.

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 that I can book 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

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Keith

Oct 15, 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities

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

10/10 Excellent

Dee S.

Nov 16, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

Aug 10, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Camping for DuPont mountain biking

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

10/10 Excellent

Nichole K.

Jun 21, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian Z.

Jun 10, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

10/10 Excellent

Zachary D.

Jun 1, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M., Biscoe, united states

Oct 14, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

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