Best camping near Leicester
23 campgrounds · 23 ranked · updated 2026-07-14 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Leicester, 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 23 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Campfire Lodgings
Good
9.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Campfire Lodgings in North Carolina offers unique camping experiences with stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The campground offers a variety of activities including…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 46 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Lake Powhatan Campground
Good
13.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°F
Lake Powhatan Campground is a popular camping area located in the state of North Carolina. The campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience comfortable…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 57 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Lake Powhatan
Good
13.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°F
Lake Powhatan Camping Area, situated in the state of North Carolina, offers an array of amenities to make camping a delightful experience. The campground provides a range of…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 59 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Harmon Den Horsecamp
Good
14.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Harmon Den Horsecamp is a popular camping area located in the state of North Carolina. This campground offers various amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. The…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
firefighter island campsite
Good
14.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 59 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Windy Gap - A Young Life Camp
Good
15.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Windy Gap - A Young Life Camp is a camping area located in the state of North Carolina. It offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. The campground…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 46 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Dual Sport
Good
16.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Dual Sport camping area is located in the beautiful state of North Carolina. This campground is well-equipped with a variety of amenities to make your camping experience…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Mount Pisgah - Blue Ridge Parkway
Good
16.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°F
Mount Pisgah - Blue Ridge Parkway is a scenic campground located in the state of North Carolina. Situated along the Blue Ridge Parkway, it offers campers a picturesque setting…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 70 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Mount Pisgah Campground
Good
17.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°F
Mount Pisgah Campground is a picturesque camping area located in North Carolina. Situated at the base of Mount Pisgah, the campground offers stunning views of the surrounding…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 70 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Mt Pisgah
Good
17.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°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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#11
Cataloochee Group Camp
Good
17.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Cataloochee Group Camp is a beautiful camping area located in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. The campsite is surrounded by scenic mountains, trees, and streams that…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 63 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
North Mills River
Good
17.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°F
North Mills River camping area is located in the state of North Carolina. It offers a range of amenities to make camping comfortable and enjoyable. The campground provides…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 76 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
North Mills River Campground
Good
17.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°F
North Mills River Campground, located in the picturesque state of North Carolina, offers a delightful camping experience for nature enthusiasts. With its beautiful surroundings…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 76 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Cataloochee - Great Smoky Mountains
Good
18.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Cataloochee campground in North Carolina offers breathtaking mountain views and nearby activities like hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching. The campground has 27 campsites with…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 67 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Cataloochee Campground
Good
18.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Cataloochee Campground is located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. This camping area is situated in a beautiful valley surrounded by stunning mountain…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 67 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Leicester
The Leicester area has 23 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 Leicester
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.