Best camping near Waynesville
46 campgrounds · 46 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Waynesville, 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 46 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Sunburst Campground
Good
6.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 67°F
Sunburst Campground, located in the state of North Carolina, offers campers a wonderful outdoor experience. The campground provides various amenities to enhance visitors' stay…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 78 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Sunburst
Good
6.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 67°F
The Sunburst camping area is located in the state of North Carolina and offers a variety of amenities for campers. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings, and restrooms…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 79 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Camp Daniel Boone, BSA
Good
7.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 67°F
Camp Daniel Boone BSA is a scenic camping area located in North Carolina. Surrounded by lush forests and mountain views, visitors can enjoy nearby activities such as hiking…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 76 things to do within 15 mi
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#41 Caldwell Fork
Good
11.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 67°F
Caldwell Fork camping area, located in the state of North Carolina, is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. With its picturesque surroundings and various amenities, it…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 63 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
41
Good
11.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 67°F
The state of North Carolina offers a plethora of camping areas, boasting 41 in total. Each campground has its own unique amenities, reservation policies, ideal visitation times…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 63 things to do within 15 mi
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#40 Big Hemlock
Good
12.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 69°F
The #40 Big Hemlock camping area, located in the state of North Carolina, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. Nestled amidst the beautiful natural surroundings…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 63 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
40
Good
12.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 69°F
North Carolina offers a diverse range of camping opportunities, with 40 camping areas scattered throughout the state. Each campground provides different amenities and has its own…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 63 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Balsam Mountain Campground
Good
12.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 69°F
Balsam Mountain Campground, located in North Carolina, offers a serene camping experience in the heart of nature. The campground provides various amenities to enhance visitors'…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 79 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Balsam Mountain - Great Smoky Mountains
Good
12.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 69°F
Balsam Mountain campground is a picturesque camping area nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 79 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Cataloochee - Great Smoky Mountains
Good
12.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 71°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 89: live conditions (good) · 61 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Cataloochee Campground
Good
12.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 71°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 89: live conditions (good) · 61 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Mt Pisgah
Good
13.4 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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#13
Cataloochee Horse Camp
Good
13.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 71°F
Cataloochee Horse Camp is a first-come, first-served campground located in North Carolina with 27 sites that feature stunning mountain views. The surrounding area offers endless…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 64 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Mount Pisgah - Blue Ridge Parkway
Good
13.7 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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#15
Mount Pisgah Campground
Good
13.7 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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Camping near Waynesville
The Waynesville area has 46 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 Waynesville
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.