Best camping near Banner Elk
53 campgrounds · 53 ranked · updated 2026-08-04 · 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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#1
Teepee Camp HOA
Good
2.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°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…
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#2
Profile
Good
4.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°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…
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#3
Cliffside
Good
5.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°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…
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#4
Calloway Gap
Good
5.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°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…
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#5
Raven's Roost
Good
5.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°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…
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#6
Storyteller Rock
Good
5.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°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…
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#7
The Refuge
Good
5.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°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…
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#8
Alpine Meadow
Good
5.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Alpine Meadow camping area, located in the state of North Carolina, offers a serene and picturesque getaway for nature enthusiasts. This campground provides several amenities to…
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#9
The Hermitage
Good
5.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
The Hermitage Camping Area is a serene and beautiful campground located in the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina. The campground is popular for its breathtaking views of…
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#10
Attic Window
Good
5.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Attic Window camping area, located in North Carolina, is a picturesque campground that offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides basic facilities…
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#11
Streamside
Good
5.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°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…
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#12
Briar Patch
Good
5.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
The Briar Patch Camping Area is nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, offering stunning views of the surrounding forests and valleys. This peaceful…
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#13
Daniel Boone
Good
5.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
The Daniel Boone Camping Area, located in the state of North Carolina, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides well-maintained facilities…
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#14
Julian Price - Blue Ridge Parkway
Good
6.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°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…
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Julian Price
Good
6.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina, the Julian Price camping area is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The area is part of the larger 469-mile Blue…
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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.
How we rank the best camping near Banner Elk
How are these campgrounds ranked?
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