Best camping near Penrose
28 campgrounds · 28 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · 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 28 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Davidson River Recreation Area
Good
6.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 66°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 89: live conditions (good) · 56 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Davidson River Campground
Good
6.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 66°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 89: live conditions (good) · 56 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Davidson River
Good
6.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 66°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 89: live conditions (good) · 55 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
White Pines Group Campground
Good
7.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 66°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 89: live conditions (good) · 59 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Kuykendall Group Campground
Good
9.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 66°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 89: live conditions (good) · 46 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Butter Gap Shelter
Good
10.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 66°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 89: live conditions (good) · 55 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
North Mills River
Good
10.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°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 89: live conditions (good) · 50 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
WF-3
Good
10.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 66°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 89: live conditions (good) · 61 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
North Mills River Campground
Good
10.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°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 89: live conditions (good) · 50 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Cove Creek Group Campground
Good
11.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 66°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 89: live conditions (good) · 61 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Mt Pisgah
Good
12.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°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 89: live conditions (good) · 61 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Mount Pisgah Campground
Good
13.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°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 89: live conditions (good) · 62 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Mount Pisgah - Blue Ridge Parkway
Good
13.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°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 89: live conditions (good) · 62 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Deep Gap Shelter
Good
14.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 66°F
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 58 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
CH-2
Good
15.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 67°F
Chapter 2 Camping Area in North Carolina is a fantastic destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground boasts stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is situated near…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 56 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Penrose
The Penrose area has 28 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.