Firefighter Island Campsite campground
Firefighter Island Campsite
Firefighter Island Campsite is a campground in North-Carolina tracked by Snoflo. This page combines live weather, USGS streamflow, NRCS snowpack readings, and amenity data with nearby parks, lakes, and boat launches so you can plan a trip from a single screen.
Use the forecast meteograms to pick a weather window, the amenities card to confirm reservations and facilities, and the Nearby section to extend a single night into a longer trip. For push alerts when conditions change, save this campground as a favorite in the Snoflo iOS app.
What's on-site at Firefighter Island Campsite
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 Firefighter Island Campsite, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Powhatan Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lake Powhatan | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| North Mills River Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| North Mills River | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Campfire Lodgings | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Firefighter Island Campsite -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| French Broad River Near Fletcher | 494 cfs | → |
| Swannanoa River At Biltmore | 29 cfs | → |
| Mills River Near Mills River | 53 cfs | → |
| French Broad River At Asheville | 602 cfs | → |
| French Broad River At Blantyre | 281 cfs | → |
| Beetree Creek Near Swannanoa | 2 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Firefighter Island Campsite -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnardsville 2 Se | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Brevard | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Cleveland 3 S | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Chesnee 7 Wsw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Erwin | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| New Found Gap | 0.2 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
- Lake Julian Park
- Brooklawn Park
- The French Broad River Park
- Fletcher Community Park
- Blue Ridge Parkway Headquarters
- Florence Preserve
Boat launches
- Hooper Lane Mills River
- Pisgah Forest Access Brevard
- Memorial Highway 2693, Lake Lure
- Redmon Road Madison County
- North Lakeshore Drive 103, Haywood County
Fishing spots
- Asheville Recreation Park Lake
- Bailey Branch
- Anderson Branch
- Big Pine Creek
- Bear Creek Lake
- Moses Turn
Points of interest
- French Broad Overlook
- Walnut Cove Overlook
- Sleepy Gap Overlook
- Chestnut Cove Overlook
- Pisgah Ledge Overlook
- Wash Creek Valley Overlook
Paddle runs
- Mills River From Confluence Of North/South Forks To Confluence With Foster Creek
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork
- North Fork From Bottom Of Spillway Of Hendersonville Reservoir To Confluence With South Fork
- South Fork From Confluence With Pigeon Br To Nf Boundary
- East Fork From Us Highway 276 To Confluence Of Dark Prong And Yellowstone Prong
- Dark Prong From Headwaters To Confluence East Fork And Yellowstone Prong
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 Firefighter Island Campsite as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Firefighter Island Campsite
Can I make reservations at Firefighter Island Campsite?
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 Firefighter Island Campsite?
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 Firefighter Island Campsite.