Best camping near Vilas

45 campgrounds · 45 ranked · updated 2026-08-03 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Vilas, 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.

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Honey  Bear Campground
#1 Honey Bear Campground Good
7.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Honey Bear Campground is a popular camping area located in the state of North Carolina. Situated in a picturesque location, this campground offers a range of amenities to enhance…
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Teepee Camp HOA
#2 Teepee Camp HOA Good
7.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Teepee Camp HOA is a campground operated by Eagles Nest near Boone in the North Carolina High Country. Located at approximately 3,600 feet elevation in the Blue Ridge Mountains…
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Site 1
#3 Site 1 Good
8.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Site 1 is a backcountry campground near Boone, North Carolina, operated by the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation. The site accommodates up to six tent campers and…
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Site 2
#4 Site 2 Good
8.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Site 2 is a tent-only backcountry campground operated by North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation near Boone in the High Country region. The site accommodates up to six…
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Old Johns River Road
#5 Old Johns River Road Good
9.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Old Johns River Road camping area is located in the state of North Carolina, offering a serene and picturesque camping experience. The campground provides basic amenities such as…
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Site 3
#6 Site 3 Good
9.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Site 3 is a backcountry tent campground operated by the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation near Boone, North Carolina. It accommodates up to six campers and requires…
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Price Park Campground
#7 Price Park Campground Good
9.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Price Park Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of North Carolina. Nestled amidst scenic beauty, this campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a…
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Julian Price - Blue Ridge Parkway
#8 Julian Price - Blue Ridge Parkway Good
9.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
New users please read 6mi W of Blowing Rock TYPE:NP SITES:40 CAMPGROUND PH: 828.963.5911 EL(ft):3504 AMENITIES:(see box below map) NH RS DP PA L$ LAT,LON:36.132,-81.761 ACCEPTS…
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The Refuge
#9 The Refuge Good
10.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
The Refuge Camping Area in North Carolina is a secluded and peaceful campground situated in the midst of the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. Visitors can expect…
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Storyteller Rock
#10 Storyteller Rock Good
10.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Storyteller Rock camping area, located in North Carolina, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. Nestled amidst nature, the campground provides various amenities to…
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Mountaineer shelter
#11 Mountaineer shelter Good
10.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Mountaineer Shelter camping area is located in North Carolina and is a popular destination for campers. The campground offers several amenities to enhance the camping experience…
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The Hermitage
#12 The Hermitage Good
10.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
The Hermitage Camping Area is a serene and beautiful campground located in the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina. The campground is popular for its breathtaking views of…
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Profile
#13 Profile Good
10.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Profile camping area is located in the state of North Carolina and offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides a peaceful and natural setting for…
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Streamside
#14 Streamside Good
10.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Streamside is a tent camping area operated by Grandfather Mountain State Park near Boone, North Carolina. The campground offers backcountry camping with access to drinking water…
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Julian Price
#15 Julian Price Good
10.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina, the Julian Price camping area is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The area is part of the larger 469-mile Blue…
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Camping near Vilas

The Vilas area has 45 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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