Best camping near Balsam Grove
44 campgrounds · 44 ranked · updated 2026-07-17 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Balsam Grove, 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 44 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Deep Gap Shelter
Good
0.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Deep Gap Shelter is a backcountry camping location in the mountains of western North Carolina at an elevation of 2,117 feet within the Upper French Broad watershed. This shelter…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 65 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
CH-2
Good
1.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Chapter 2 Camping Area in North Carolina is a fantastic destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground boasts stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is situated near…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 63 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
CH-1
Good
1.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 80°F
The Ch 1 camping area in North Carolina offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests. There are various activities nearby, including hiking, fishing, and rock…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 61 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Cove Creek Group Campground
Good
2.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Cove Creek Group Campground is a popular camping area located in the state of North Carolina. Situated amidst the picturesque natural beauty of the state, this campground offers a…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 71 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Butter Gap Shelter
Good
3.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
The Butter Gap Shelter camping area in North Carolina offers stunning views of the surrounding forest and mountains. Nearby activities include hiking, fishing, and swimming in the…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 72 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Kuykendall Group Campground
Good
6.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Kuykendall Group Campground, located in North Carolina, is a picturesque camping area surrounded by nature's beauty. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 69 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
White Pines Group Campground
Good
7.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
White Pines Group Campground, located in North Carolina, is a fantastic camping destination for nature enthusiasts. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 77 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Davidson River
Good
7.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Davidson River Camping Area, located in the state of North Carolina, is a popular destination for campers seeking a tranquil experience in nature. This campground offers various…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 74 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Davidson River Campground
Good
7.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Davidson River Campground is a picturesque and popular camping area located in the state of North Carolina. Nestled in the beautiful Pisgah National Forest, it offers a range of…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 75 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Davidson River Recreation Area
Good
7.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Davidson River Recreation Area is a highly recommended camping area located in the state of North Carolina. Situated in the Pisgah National Forest, this campground offers a range…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 75 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Camp Daniel Boone, BSA
Good
8.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 83°F
Camp Daniel Boone BSA is a scenic camping area located in North Carolina. Surrounded by lush forests and mountain views, visitors can enjoy nearby activities such as hiking…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 86 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Sunburst Campground
Good
8.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Sunburst Campground, located in the state of North Carolina, offers campers a wonderful outdoor experience. The campground provides various amenities to enhance visitors' stay…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 88 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Sunburst
Good
8.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 80°F
The Sunburst camping area is located in the state of North Carolina and offers a variety of amenities for campers. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings, and restrooms…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 90 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Mt Pisgah
Good
10.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Mt Pisgah campground is a popular camping area located in the state of North Carolina. Situated in the beautiful Pisgah National Forest, this campground offers a range of…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 68 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
WF-3
Good
10.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Located in the state of North Carolina, the WF-3 camping area is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 72 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Balsam Grove
The Balsam Grove area has 44 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 Balsam Grove
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.