Clearwater Campground campground
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Clearwater Campground
What's on-site at Clearwater Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Clearwater Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crabtree Falls Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Crabtree Meadows - Blue Ridge Parkway | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Mountain Stream Rv Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Triple C Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Buck Creek Rv Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Clearwater Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Toe River Near Celo | 536 cfs | → |
| Catawba R Nr Pleasant Gardens | 369 cfs | → |
| Linville River Near Nebo | 443 cfs | → |
| North Fork Swannanoa River Near Walkertown | 39 cfs | → |
| Beetree Creek Near Swannanoa | 4 cfs | → |
| Johns River At Arneys Store | 545 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Clearwater Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnardsville 2 Se | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Banner Elk | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Beech Mountain | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Erwin | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Flat Springs 1.2 E | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Flat Springs 1e | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Carolina Hemlocks Recreational Area
- Wilderness Linville Gorge
- Yellow Mountain State Natural Area
- Lake James State Park
- Linville River Game Land
- Mount Mitchell State Park
Boat launches
- Black Bear
- Houseboat Lane 299, Mcdowell County
- Canal Bridge Boat Ramp Burke County
- Hidden Cove Boat Ramp Mcdowell County
- Linville Boat Ramp
- Johns River
Fishing spots
- Nolichucky River
- Asheville Recreation Park Lake
- Bailey Branch
- Watauga River
- Anderson Branch
- Big Pine Creek
Points of interest
- Deer Lick Gap Overlook
- Three Knobs Overlook
- Museum Of North Carolina Minerals
- Black Mountains Overlook
- Table Rock Overlook
- Buck Creek Gap Overlook
Paddle runs
- Linville Gorge Wilderness Boundary To Southern End Of Wilderness
- Linville Wilderness Boundary To Lake James
- Blue Ridge Parkway Boundary To Linville Gorge Boundary
- Headwaters Above Linville Gap To Blue Ridge Parkway Boundary
- Boundary Between Mitchell And Yancy Counties To Nc/Tn Stateline
- Tn/Nc State Line (Rm 100.6) To Mine Branch (Rm 99.3)
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Clearwater Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Clearwater Campground
Can I make reservations at Clearwater Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Clearwater Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Clearwater Campground.