Campsite with fire ring, picnic table, clean porta-jons and brand new on-demand hot water shower house. Spacious site on the bank of Crab Creek, 3 miles from Dupont State Forest and 9 miles from entrance to Pisgah National Forest. Dupont offers miles of hiking, horseback and mountain biking trails, with a breathtaking waterfall around every bend! Turn left to enjoy shopping and restaurants within 10 minutes at Brevard, or turn right out of the campground and be in Historic Downtown Hendersonville, with unique shops and restaurants from $ to $$$!
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Lynn
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Languages
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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
On-site 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
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Penrose
Located in Penrose, this campsite is in a rural area. Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Transylvania Heritage Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pisgah National Forest and Caesars Head State Park. Mineral and Lapidary Museum and Team ECCO Ocean Center and Aquarium are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Penrose, NC
What's nearby
High Falls - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
Brevard College - 16 min drive - 14.3 km
Brevard Music Center - 20 min drive - 17.3 km
Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park - 23 min drive - 20.1 km
Fred W. Symmes Chapel - 31 min drive - 24.3 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Blue Ridge Pizza Company - 13 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
Frequently asked questions
Is Campsite #1 !! Private Tent Camping near Dupont! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
Where is Campsite #1 !! Private Tent Camping near Dupont! located?
Situated in a rural location, this campsite is within 9 miles (15 km) of French Broad River, High Falls and Davidson River. Sideways Farm & Brewery and Etowah Valley Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Mayra
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
David
24 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was just like the description no flushing toilet. But the sites were nice and big. It's very close to DuPont park so a great place to useas a base camp for hiking and biking in the park
Nice family camping trip close to DuPont state park and Holmes educational forest. We appreciated the campsites being more spread out due to covid, but if they were all full it may have seemed a little crowded. Scott was quick to respond and communication was easy, although cell service can be spotty. Beautiful scenery next to a creek and a farm. We would stay here again!
Amanda E.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
8/10 Good
Jeff M.
29 June 2020
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice campground
Nice management. Showers, good firewood, great location for Mt. Bikers at Dupont. Grounds could be trimmed up a little better. Poison Ivy is around the area, you hear dogs, rosters and cows in the early AM which can be pleasant to many and not so to others. Road noise. If your over 6' watch your head walking into the shower room.
This gem is perfectly located within 3 to 4 miles of all Dupont has to offer. My son and I enjoyed camping here and the host is fantastic. There are restaurants and all the modern conveniences within a short drive to Etowah. I would stay here again. We had a campfire every night.
My wife and I wanted to camp in the area while we were meeting family. The property was private, and we felt very safe. There were other campers there in some of the other sites, but we never felt intruded upon or as if we were in their way. Port-o-johns were surprisingly clean!
My boys and I loved camping here. Doug was so kind even when we arrived late and left early. The creek was the highlight for my boys. Just a warning to remember to bring some earplugs, the chorus of cows, roosters and dogs in the morning can be quite loud and hard to sleep through :)
Very simple tent site. The area was clean and great for a nights stay. My two year old enjoyed playing with the owner's grandchildren.
Kimberly M.
8/10 Good
clifford d.
15 November 2018
Pleased with the campground
Camp ground was clean, and the sites had good distance between each other. There was a hot shower at the rental house and porta-Jon’s on each end of the property. We were pleased with our stay.
clifford d.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
10/10 Excellent
Travis L.
15 October 2018
Great camping!
The site was clean and well maintained with nice flat areas for tents. Each site appeared to have its own fire ring and picnic table, which is always a nice touch. I picked this place because it is so close to Dupont State Forest, and I couldn't have been happier with my choice. Do note there is spotty mobile reception in the area, so be aware that if you need to call to check in you may wish to do so about 20 minutes out.
Travis L.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Laura W., Fayetteville, NC
8 October 2018
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I really enjoyed the place! we’ll be coming back here :)
Laura W.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
About the host
Hosted by Lynn
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests