Best camping near Penrose
35 campgrounds · 35 ranked · updated 2026-08-20 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Penrose, 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 35 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Youth Group Campground
Good
2.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Youth Group Campground is located near Asheville, North Carolina, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The facility serves organized youth groups seeking outdoor…
Why 100: 49 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Davidson River Recreation Area
Good
6.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Davidson River Recreation Area is a highly recommended camping area located in the state of North Carolina. Situated in the Pisgah National Forest, this campground offers a range…
Why 100: 75 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Davidson River Campground
Good
6.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Davidson River Campground is a picturesque and popular camping area located in the state of North Carolina. Nestled in the beautiful Pisgah National Forest, it offers a range of…
Why 100: 75 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Camp Tekoa
Good
6.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Camp Tekoa is a campground located near Asheville, North Carolina, in the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The facility welcomes both tent and RV camping, offering a…
Why 100: 47 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Davidson River
Good
6.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Davidson River Camping Area, located in the state of North Carolina, is a popular destination for campers seeking a tranquil experience in nature. This campground offers various…
Why 100: 74 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
White Pines Group Campground
Good
7.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
White Pines Group Campground, located in North Carolina, is a fantastic camping destination for nature enthusiasts. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the…
Why 100: 77 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Camp Burgess Glen Lake
Good
8.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Camp Burgess Glen Lake is a beautiful camping area located in South Carolina. This campground offers breathtaking views of the surrounding nature, including the lake and forest…
Why 100: 37 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Black Forest Family Camping Resort
Good
8.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Black Forest Family Camping Resort, located in the state of South Carolina, offers a fantastic camping experience for families. The campground provides a range of amenities to…
Why 100: 38 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Kuykendall Group Campground
Good
9.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Kuykendall Group Campground, located in North Carolina, is a picturesque camping area surrounded by nature's beauty. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the…
Why 100: 69 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Butter Gap Shelter
Good
10.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
The Butter Gap Shelter camping area in North Carolina offers stunning views of the surrounding forest and mountains. Nearby activities include hiking, fishing, and swimming in the…
Why 100: 72 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
North Mills River
Good
10.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°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 100: 76 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
WF-3
Good
10.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Located in the state of North Carolina, the WF-3 camping area is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 100: 72 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
North Mills River Campground
Good
10.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°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 100: 76 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Cove Creek Group Campground
Good
11.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Cove Creek Group Campground is a popular camping area located in the state of North Carolina. Situated amidst the picturesque natural beauty of the state, this campground offers a…
Why 100: 71 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Thompson Creek Camp Site
Good
11.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Thompson Creek Camp Site is a flat campground located in North Carolina along Upper Thompson Creek. The setting provides a scenic streamside camping experience in the foothills…
Why 100: 72 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Penrose
The Penrose area has 35 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 Penrose
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.