Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest!

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A small, open shed with a red door, a hanging hammock, a sink, and a small stool.
A picnic setup with a table, benches, and a tent in a grassy area with trees.
A grassy area with a tree and a bird.
A duck and ducklings in a natural water setting surrounded by greenery.
A compact bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a towel rack.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Penrose, NC
  • Place, French Broad River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Caesars Head State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Davidson River
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Be aware hazards of creekside camping
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1934174vb
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 Johnson Farm are also worth visiting.
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Penrose, NC

What's nearby

  • French Broad River - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Cedar Rock - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Caesars Head State Park - 13 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Davidson River - 13 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Brevard College - 18 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Salty Landing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pisgah Social - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tasty Weasel Taproom - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ridge Pizza Company - ‬13 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 6 miles (10 km) of French Broad River, High Falls and Cedar Rock. Davidson River and Sideways Farm & Brewery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location between DuPont State Park, and Pisgah to ride MTB.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2021
Nice to meet you both! Please feel welcome to return when you're in the area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

About the host

Hosted by Lynn

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