Best camping near Highlands
42 campgrounds · 42 ranked · updated 2026-07-14 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Highlands, 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 42 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
A⛰
#1
Ammons Branch Campground
4.7 mi away
Ammons Branch Campground is a campground near Clemson, South Carolina.
Why 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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C⛰
#2
Campground
7.6 mi away
Campground is a campground near Clemson, South Carolina.
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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C⛰
#3
Campground
7.9 mi away
Campground is a campground near Clemson, South Carolina.
Why 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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S⛰
#4
Simms Field
9.7 mi away
Established, but completely unimproved campsite, recently marked as "Simms Field".
Why 100: 39 things to do within 15 mi
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F⛰
#5
Fish Hatchery Camp
9.9 mi away
Fish Hatchery Camp is a campground near Clemson, South Carolina.
Why 100: 34 things to do within 15 mi
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L⛰
#6
Licklog Falls Campsite
10.1 mi away
Licklog Falls Campsite is a campground near Clemson, South Carolina.
Why 100: 38 things to do within 15 mi
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R⛰
#7
Round Mountain Campsite
10.5 mi away
This campsite is signposted by name on the Foothills Trail and listed in the offical guidbook.
Why 100: 39 things to do within 15 mi
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C⛰
#8
Camp Merrie-Woode
10.7 mi away
Camp Merrie-Woode is a campground near Easley, South Carolina.
Why 100: 43 things to do within 15 mi
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W⛰
#9
Wilson Gap
10.8 mi away
Wilson Gap is a campground near Clemson, South Carolina.
Why 100: 31 things to do within 15 mi
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W⛰
#10
Whitewater Campsite
12.7 mi away
Whitewater Campsite is a campground near Clemson, South Carolina.
Why 100: 37 things to do within 15 mi
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G⛰
#11
Glenn Hilliard Campsite
14.2 mi away
This campsite is an offical maintained campsite of the Foothills trail and has bear hang cables.
Why 100: 34 things to do within 15 mi
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D⛰
#12
Devils Fork State Park Boat-In Campsite
15.9 mi away
Devils Fork State Park Boat-In Campsite is a campground near Clemson, South Carolina.
Why 100: 34 things to do within 15 mi
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V⛰
#13
Van Hook Glade
Good
2.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 76°F
Van Hook Glade camping area is located in the state of North Carolina and offers a range of amenities for campers. Multiple independent sources confirm that the campground…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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V⛰
#14
Van Hook Glade Campground
Good
2.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 76°F
Van Hook Glade Campground is a charming camping area located in North Carolina. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Visitors can enjoy…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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B⛰
#15
Blue Valley Camp
Good
3.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 76°F
The Blue Valley Camp camping area in North Carolina offers stunning mountain views, hiking trails, and nearby fishing and kayaking opportunities. The campground has 38 first-come…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Highlands
The Highlands area has 42 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 Highlands
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.