Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest!

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Penrose, NC

DuPont State Forest6 min walk
Brevard College16 min drive
Fred W. Symmes Chapel31 min drive
Pickens, SC (LQK-Pickens County)61 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

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!

Property manager

Lynn

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Be aware hazards of creekside camping

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the neighborhood

Penrose

This campground is located in Penrose. Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Transylvania Heritage Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Mineral and Lapidary Museum and Team ECCO Ocean Center and Aquarium. Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Wolverine Paintball Park are also worth visiting.

Penrose, NC

What's nearby

DuPont State Forest - 6 min walk
High Falls - 11 min drive
Brevard College - 16 min drive
Brevard Music Center - 20 min drive
Fred W. Symmes Chapel - 31 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - 13 min drive
Sideways Farm & Brewery - 11 min drive
Blue Ridge Pizza Company - 13 min drive
Sora Japanese Restaurant - 12 min drive
Taco Bell - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of May 3, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! on May 4, 2024 start from $35.88, 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.

What time is check-in at Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! located?

Situated in Penrose, this campground is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from DuPont State Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of French Broad River and High Falls. Davidson River and Etowah Valley Golf Club are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Aug 30, 2021

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

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.

Sep 16, 2019

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

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.

Mar 26, 2019

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