Best camping near Bakersville

50 campgrounds · 50 ranked · updated 2026-07-17 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Bakersville, North Carolina — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 50 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Saylor Lake RV Park
#1 Saylor Lake RV Park Good
2.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Saylor Lake RV Park is a charming camping area located in North Carolina. This RV park offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. With spacious RV…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
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Living Waters Campground
#2 Living Waters Campground Good
2.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Living Waters Campground is located in the scenic Tennessee mountains, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding natural beauty. Nearby points of interest include several…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
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Lil Rock Creek Campground
#3 Lil Rock Creek Campground Good
3.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Located in the Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee, the Lil Rock Creek Campground offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and forests. Nearby points of interest…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 33 things to do within 15 mi
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Overmountain shelter camping area
#4 Overmountain shelter camping area Good
8.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Overmountain Shelter Camping Area is a tent camping destination near Johnson City, Tennessee, situated in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. This backcountry shelter…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 49 things to do within 15 mi
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Mountain River Family Campground
#5 Mountain River Family Campground Good
8.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Mountain River Family Campground is located near Morganton in the North Carolina foothills at approximately 2,000 feet elevation. The facility welcomes both tent and RV camping…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 48 things to do within 15 mi
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Plumtree Campground and Retreat
#6 Plumtree Campground and Retreat Good
9.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Plumtree Campground and Retreat is located near Boone in the North Carolina mountains at approximately 3,600 feet elevation. The campground offers a mountain setting suitable for…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 55 things to do within 15 mi
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Roan Mountain State Park Campground
#7 Roan Mountain State Park Campground Good
9.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Roan Mountain State Park Campground is located near Johnson City in northeastern Tennessee at elevation 6,286 feet. The campground offers tent and RV camping in a mountain…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
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Doll Flats camping area
#8 Doll Flats camping area Good
11.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
I don't have reliable specific data about Doll Flats camping area's amenities, site count, fees, or camping type (tent/RV/backcountry). Rather than invent details, I'd recommend…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 56 things to do within 15 mi
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Doe River Campground
#9 Doe River Campground Good
12.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Doe River Campground is a primitive camping destination located near Johnson City in the Tennessee foothills. The campground offers a rustic experience for tent campers seeking a…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 34 things to do within 15 mi
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Linville River Campground
#10 Linville River Campground Good
12.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Linville River Campground is located near Boone in the North Carolina mountains at approximately 3,600 feet elevation. The campground provides access to the scenic Linville River…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 65 things to do within 15 mi
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Buck Hill Campground
#11 Buck Hill Campground Good
7.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Buck Hill Campground offers a tranquil camping experience surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina. There are 39 campsites available for tent and RV…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 50 things to do within 15 mi
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North Indian Creek Campground
#12 North Indian Creek Campground Good
13.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
North Indian Creek Campground is located near Johnson City in northeastern Tennessee. The campground offers camping opportunities in the scenic foothills region, with access to…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 32 things to do within 15 mi
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Big Mike's Creekside RV Resort
#13 Big Mike's Creekside RV Resort Good
13.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Big Mike's Creekside RV Resort is an RV park located near Boone in the North Carolina mountains at approximately 3,600 feet elevation. The facility offers creekside camping in a…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 61 things to do within 15 mi
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Patience Park Toe River Campground
#14 Patience Park Toe River Campground Good
10.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Patience Park Toe River Campground is located in the state of North Carolina and offers a serene camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides essential…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 38 things to do within 15 mi
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Roan Mountain State Park
#15 Roan Mountain State Park Good
10.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Roan Mountain State Park camping area, located in Tennessee, offers a delightful camping experience surrounded by stunning natural beauty. This campground provides a range of…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 32 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Bakersville

The Bakersville area has 50 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best camping near Bakersville

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