Best camping near Banner Elk

53 campgrounds · 53 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Banner Elk, 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 53 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Teepee Camp HOA
#1 Teepee Camp HOA Good
2.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Teepee Camp HOA is a campground operated by Eagles Nest near Boone in the North Carolina High Country. Located at approximately 3,600 feet elevation in the Blue Ridge Mountains…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 68 things to do within 15 mi
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Streamside
#2 Streamside Good
5.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Streamside is a tent camping area operated by Grandfather Mountain State Park near Boone, North Carolina. The campground offers backcountry camping with access to drinking water…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 68 things to do within 15 mi
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Julian Price - Blue Ridge Parkway
#3 Julian Price - Blue Ridge Parkway Good
6.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
New users please read 6mi W of Blowing Rock TYPE:NP SITES:40 CAMPGROUND PH: 828.963.5911 EL(ft):3504 AMENITIES:(see box below map) NH RS DP PA L$ LAT,LON:36.132,-81.761 ACCEPTS…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 68 things to do within 15 mi
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Old Johns River Road
#4 Old Johns River Road Good
7.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Old Johns River Road camping area is located in the state of North Carolina, offering a serene and picturesque camping experience. The campground provides basic amenities such as…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 67 things to do within 15 mi
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Price Park Campground
#5 Price Park Campground Good
7.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Price Park Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of North Carolina. Nestled amidst scenic beauty, this campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 66 things to do within 15 mi
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Mountain View Motorcycle Campground
#6 Mountain View Motorcycle Campground Good
7.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Mountain View Motorcycle Campground is a popular camping area located in the state of Tennessee. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 58 things to do within 15 mi
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Big Mike's Creekside RV Resort
#7 Big Mike's Creekside RV Resort Good
7.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°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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Honey  Bear Campground
#8 Honey Bear Campground Good
8.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Honey Bear Campground is a popular camping area located in the state of North Carolina. Situated in a picturesque location, this campground offers a range of amenities to enhance…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 67 things to do within 15 mi
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Doll Flats camping area
#9 Doll Flats camping area Good
8.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°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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Profile
#10 Profile Good
4.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Profile camping area is located in the state of North Carolina and offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides a peaceful and natural setting for…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 64 things to do within 15 mi
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Cliffside
#11 Cliffside Good
5.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Cliffside Camping Area in North Carolina offers stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Linville Gorge. The campground has 10 primitive campsites available on a…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 66 things to do within 15 mi
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Calloway Gap
#12 Calloway Gap Good
5.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Calloway Gap camping area in North Carolina is a first-come-first-serve campground within the Pisgah National Forest. It's situated at an elevation of 3,400 feet, providing…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 66 things to do within 15 mi
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Raven's Roost
#13 Raven's Roost Good
5.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Raven's Roost camping area, located in the state of North Carolina, offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides well-maintained restrooms and shower…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 64 things to do within 15 mi
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Storyteller Rock
#14 Storyteller Rock Good
5.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Storyteller Rock camping area, located in North Carolina, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. Nestled amidst nature, the campground provides various amenities to…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 68 things to do within 15 mi
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The Refuge
#15 The Refuge Good
5.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 92°F
The Refuge Camping Area in North Carolina is a secluded and peaceful campground situated in the midst of the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. Visitors can expect…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 68 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Banner Elk

The Banner Elk area has 53 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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