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North Carolina campground opening dates

59 campgrounds tracked (31 USDA Forest Service, 24 National Park Service, 4 US Army Corps of Engineers). View North Carolina on the map

Today: 4 open · 10 open year-round · 6 closing within 30 days · 2 closed · 37 not yet known. See them on the map?state=NC.

CampgroundPark / forestStateSeasonReservations
Arrowhead CampgroundYear-roundNational Forests in North CarolinaNCOpen year-roundRecreation.gov Reserve
Badin Lake CampgroundNational Forests in North CarolinaNCOpen now (per National Forests in North Carolina (official page))Recreation.gov Reserve
Badin Lake Group CampYear-roundNational Forests in North CarolinaNCOpen year-roundRecreation.gov Reserve
Balsam Mountain CampgroundGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkNC—Recreation.gov Reserve
Bandits Roost CampgroundW. Kerr Scott Dam & ReservoirNC—Recreation.gov Reserve
Big Creek CampgroundGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkNC—Recreation.gov Reserve
Big Creek Group CampGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkNC—Recreation.gov Reserve
Big Creek Horse CampGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkNC—Recreation.gov Reserve
Black Mountain CampgroundNational Forests in North CarolinaNCApr 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 (approx.)Recreation.gov Reserve
Briar Bottom Group CampgroundTemporarily closed (per forest page)National Forests in North CarolinaNCTemporarily closed (per forest page)Recreation.gov Reserve
Canebrake Horse CampYear-roundNational Forests in North CarolinaNCOpen year-roundRecreation.gov Reserve
Cape Point CampgroundCape Hatteras National SeashoreNCRecreation.gov: The museum's operating hours vary with the season.Recreation.gov Reserve
Carolina Hemlocks Rec AreaNational Forests in North CarolinaNC—Recreation.gov Reserve
Cataloochee CampgroundGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkNCRecreation.gov: Cades Cove and Smokemont campgrounds are the only campgrounds open year round.Recreation.gov Reserve
Cataloochee Group CampGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkNC—Recreation.gov Reserve
Cataloochee Horse CampGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkNCRecreation.gov: A canopy of trees provides adequate shade, while a few open areas let in the sunlight and allow for pleasant group activities.Recreation.gov Reserve
Cedar Point CampgroundYear-roundNational Forests in North CarolinaNCOpen year-roundRecreation.gov Reserve
Cheoah Point CampgroundNational Forests in North CarolinaNCRecreation.gov: The campground provides multiple open and wooded campsites that can accommodate up to 10 guests and 2 vehicles per site.Recreation.gov Reserve
Cove Creek Lower Group CampNational Forests in North CarolinaNC—Recreation.gov Reserve
Cove Creek Upper Group CampNational Forests in North CarolinaNC—Recreation.gov Reserve
Crabtree Falls CampgroundBlue Ridge ParkwayNC—Recreation.gov Reserve
Curtis Creek CampgroundNational Forests in North CarolinaNCOpen now (per National Forests in North Carolina (official page))Recreation.gov Reserve
Davidson River CampgroundYear-roundNational Forests in North CarolinaNCOpen year-roundRecreation.gov Reserve
Deep Creek CampgroundGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkNC—Recreation.gov Reserve
Deep Creek Group CampGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkNC—Recreation.gov Reserve
Doughton Park CampgroundBlue Ridge ParkwayNCRecreation.gov: His home is open Memorial Day weekend days through October.Recreation.gov Reserve
Flanners Beach CampgroundNational Forests in North CarolinaNCRecreation.gov: Access to the beach has been closed since hurricane Florence and will continue to be until the planned restoration work has been completed.Recreation.gov Reserve
Fort Hamby ParkW. Kerr Scott Dam & ReservoirNC—Recreation.gov Reserve
Frisco CampgroundCape Hatteras National SeashoreNC—Recreation.gov Reserve
Harmon Den CampgroundNational Forests in North CarolinaNCRecreation.gov: Max Patch is an open bald area with panaramic views and other trials for hiking include the Appalachian Trail, Cherry Creek and Groundhog Creek.Local attractions include more than 14 miles of trails designated for hiking and horseback riding and about 40 miles for hiking. EquestriansRecreation.gov Reserve
Jackrabbit Mountain CampgroundNational Forests in North CarolinaNCRecreation.gov: The campground contains three seperate camping loops; Loops A is open May - September, and Loop B and C is open May - October.Recreation.gov Reserve
Julian Price CampgroundBlue Ridge ParkwayNC—Recreation.gov Reserve
Kuykendall Group CampYear-roundNational Forests in North CarolinaNCOpen year-roundRecreation.gov Reserve
Lake Powhatan CampgroundYear-roundNational Forests in North CarolinaNCOpen year-roundRecreation.gov Reserve
Lake Powhatan Glamping CampgroundNational Forests in North CarolinaNCRecreation.gov: Charge times for various devices are located on the units and if damage or impairment of the normal operation of the unit occurs guests will be liable.Recreation.gov Reserve
Linville Falls CampgroundBlue Ridge ParkwayNC—Recreation.gov Reserve
Mortimer CampgroundNational Forests in North CarolinaNCMar 31, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
Mount Pisgah CampgroundBlue Ridge ParkwayNCRecreation.gov: At an elevation of 4,980 feet (1,518 m), Mount Pisgah offers moderate to cool temperatures during camping seasons.The beautiful Pisgah Inn is located adjacent to the campground and offers a restaurant and country store.Recreation.gov Reserve
North Core Banks - Beach Camping CampgroundCape Lookout National SeashoreNC——
North Mills River CampgroundYear-roundNational Forests in North CarolinaNCOpen year-roundRecreation.gov Reserve
Ocracoke CampgroundCape Hatteras National SeashoreNC—Recreation.gov Reserve
Oregon Inlet CampgroundCape Hatteras National SeashoreNCRecreation.gov: The Bodie Island Lighthouse is open seasonally for self-guided climbs.Recreation.gov Reserve
Oyster Point CampgroundYear-roundNational Forests in North CarolinaNCOpen year-roundRecreation.gov Reserve
Rattler Ford CampgroundNational Forests in North CarolinaNC——
Rattler Ford Group CampgroundNational Forests in North CarolinaNCApr 15, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
Rocky Bluff CampgroundClosed (per forest page)National Forests in North CarolinaNCClosed (per forest page)Recreation.gov Reserve
Round Bottom Horse CampGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkNC—Recreation.gov Reserve
Smokemont CampgroundYear-roundGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkNCOpen year-roundRecreation.gov Reserve
Smokemont Group CampGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkNCRecreation.gov: Cades Cove and Smokemont campgrounds are the only campgrounds open year round.Recreation.gov Reserve
South Core Banks -- Beach camping CampgroundCape Lookout National SeashoreNC——
Standing Indian CampgroundNational Forests in North CarolinaNCApr 1, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
Sunburst CampgroundNational Forests in North CarolinaNCOpen now (per National Forests in North Carolina (official page))Recreation.gov Reserve
Tow String Horse CampGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkNC—Recreation.gov Reserve
Van Hook Glade CampgroundNational Forests in North CarolinaNCApr 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve
W. Kerr Scott Visitor Assistance Center Conference Room CampgroundW. Kerr Scott Dam & ReservoirNC—Recreation.gov Reserve
Warrior Creek CampgroundW. Kerr Scott Dam & ReservoirNC—Recreation.gov Reserve
Wash Creek Horse CampNational Forests in North CarolinaNCOpen now (per National Forests in North Carolina (official page))Recreation.gov Reserve
White Pine South Group CampNational Forests in North CarolinaNC—Recreation.gov Reserve
Wolf Ford Horse CampNational Forests in North CarolinaNCMar 23, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026Recreation.gov Reserve

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