Free Camping in North Carolina

"Free dispersed camping at Nantahala – Tellico Gap FR 423 in North Carolina. Ridge roads and rhododendron with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Tellico Gap. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Tight switchbacks Arrive early

"Free dispersed camping around Nantahala NF North Carolina. Hardwood ridges and balds with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by Wayah Bald. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Steep grades Arrive early to claim a legal

"Free dispersed camping at Pisgah – Courthouse Creek Roads in North Carolina. Creeks and hardwood coves with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Courthouse Creek. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Crowded on weekends Arrive early

"Free dispersed camping around Pisgah NF North Carolina. Gravel corridors along creeks with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by Brevard/Looking Glass. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Crowded weekends Arrive early to claim a legal

Mountain vistas & rhododendron. Pullouts along forest roads near BRP.

Mountain vistas & rhododendron. Pullouts near BRP forest roads.

Arrowhead is a national forest campground in North Carolina, about 4.2 miles NW of Uwharrie. It has approximately 54 campsites. Reported amenities include electric hookups, dump station, drinking water, showers, restrooms, playground, laundry. Typical operating season: all year.

Badin Lake is a national forest campground in North Carolina, about 8.1 miles E of New London. It has approximately 33 campsites. Reported amenities include showers, restrooms, playground, laundry. Typical operating season: all year.

Bear Creek Hunt Camp is a national forest campground in North Carolina, about 10.4 miles NW of Robbinsville. It has approximately 5 campsites and about 2124 ft elevation.

Black Mountain is a national forest campground in North Carolina, about 10.9 miles NE of Black Mountain. It has approximately 48 campsites and about 3008 ft elevation. Reported amenities include dump station, drinking water, showers.

Blue Valley Camp is a national forest campground in North Carolina, about 3.4 miles SW of Highlands. It has approximately 30 campsites and about 2629 ft elevation. Reported amenities include vault toilets. Typical operating season: all year.

Boone Fork is a national forest campground in North Carolina, about 7.7 miles NW of Lenoir. It has approximately 15 campsites. Reported amenities include laundry.

Cable Cove is a national forest campground in North Carolina, about 3.8 miles E of Fontana Villag. It has approximately 26 campsites and about 1807 ft elevation. Reported amenities include laundry.

Carolina Hemlocks is a national forest campground in North Carolina, about 9.5 miles SE of Burnsville. It has approximately 38 campsites and about 2748 ft elevation. Reported amenities include restrooms, playground. Typical operating season: mid apr-late oct. Notes: swim/tube in creek.

Cedar Point is a national forest campground in North Carolina, about 1.1 miles W of Cape Carteret. It has approximately 44 campsites. Reported amenities include electric hookups, dump station, drinking water, showers, restrooms. Notes: 5 spaces unreservable.

Cheoah Point is a national forest campground in North Carolina, about 4.8 miles NW of Robbinsville. It has approximately 26 campsites and about 1980 ft elevation. Reported amenities include electric hookups, drinking water, showers, restrooms, laundry. Typical operating season: early apr-mid oct.