Best camping near Highlands
42 campgrounds · 42 ranked · updated 2026-08-20 · 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
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#1
Van Hook Glade
Good
2.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°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 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Van Hook Glade Campground
Good
2.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°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 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Blue Valley Camp
Good
3.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°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 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Blue Valley Dispersed Camping
Good
3.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Blue Valley Dispersed Camping is a picturesque camping area located in North Carolina. Situated in a serene natural setting, it offers campers a peaceful and secluded experience…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Ammons Branch Campground
Good
4.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Ammons Branch Campground is located near Clemson, South Carolina, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This campground serves as a base for outdoor enthusiasts exploring…
Why 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Campground
Good
7.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
I don't have enough specific information about this particular campground to write an accurate description. The data provided only indicates it's a backcountry camping area near…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Campground
Good
7.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
I don't have enough specific information to write an accurate description of this particular campground. While the data indicates it's a backcountry camping area near Clemson…
Why 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Burrells Ford
Good
8.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Burrells Ford Camping Area in South Carolina offers a serene and picturesque camping experience, with views of the Chattooga River and surrounding forest. Nearby activities…
Why 100: 34 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Sarah's Creek Campground
Good
9.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Sarah's Creek Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of South Carolina. Nestled in a serene natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 100: 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Sarahs Creek
Good
9.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Located in the state of Georgia, Sarahs Creek camping area offers campers a tranquil and enjoyable experience. This campground provides several amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 100: 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Ralph Andrews County Park
Good
9.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Ralph Andrews County Park is a popular camping area located in the state of North Carolina. This campground offers a variety of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers…
Why 100: 36 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Sandy Beach Campsite
Good
9.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Sandy Beach Campsite is a popular camping area located in the state of South Carolina. Situated in a picturesque setting, this campground offers a range of amenities for campers…
Why 100: 39 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Simms Field
Good
9.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Simms Field is an unimproved backcountry campsite located in South Carolina. This primitive camping area offers a rustic experience without developed facilities, making it ideal…
Why 100: 39 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Fish Hatchery Camp
Good
9.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Fish Hatchery Camp is a backcountry campground located near Clemson in South Carolina's Piedmont region. The facility offers primitive camping experiences for tent campers seeking…
Why 100: 34 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Licklog Falls Campsite
Good
10.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
I don't have reliable data about Licklog Falls Campsite beyond its name, location near Clemson, South Carolina, and coordinates. Without verified information about camping type…
Why 100: 38 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?
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