Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest!

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Penrose, NC

High Falls
‪11 min drive‬
Brevard College
‪16 min drive‬
Fred W. Symmes Chapel
‪31 min drive‬
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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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!

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Lynn

Premier Host

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English

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Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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

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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

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

About the area

Penrose

Penrose is home to this campsite. 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

High Falls - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
Brevard College - 16 min drive - 14.3 km
Brevard Music Center - 20 min drive - 17.0 km
Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park - 22 min drive - 21.1 km
Fred W. Symmes Chapel - 31 min drive - 24.4 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 #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated in Penrose, 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).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

30 Aug 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.

16 Sept 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.

26 Mar 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

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Hosted by Lynn

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1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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