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Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest!

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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Penrose, NC
  • Place, French Broad River
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Davidson River
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, High Falls
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the area

Penrose

In Penrose .You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of French Broad River and 9 miles (15 km) of High Falls. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Davidson River and Sideways Farm & Brewery.
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What's nearby

  • French Broad River - 6 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Davidson River - 11 min drive - 14.3 km
  • High Falls - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Etowah Valley Golf Club - 13 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Brevard College - 15 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tasty Weasel Taproom - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Landing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sora Japanese Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest!

Picnic table, fire ring, new on-demand hot water shower house and clean Porta-Jons! This spacious site rests directly on the bank of Crab Creek, with a panoramic view of a Blue Ridge Mountain farm across the creek, and the mountains beyond. 3 miles from the most visited State Forest in the United States, Dupont State Forest! Here you will find miles of beautiful hiking, horseback and mountain biking trails, with a magnificent waterfall around every bend. Go the other direction out of the campground and travel less than 10 minutes to the entrance to Pisgah National Forest, with more scenic waterfalls and views! 10 minutes to Brevard, N.C. or fifteen minutes to Historic Downtown Hendersonville, N.C. with unique shops and first class restaurants offer you so many options for your day-trip!

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Property amenities

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Be aware hazards of creekside camping

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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Campsite #3! Tent Camping Near Dupont State Forest! Penrose
Campsite #3! Tent Camping Near Dupont State Forest! Campsite

Frequently asked questions

How close is Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! to the airport?

This campground is 19.5 mi (30-min drive) away from the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest!?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! on Apr 1, 2026 start from CA $39, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this campground.

Does Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! offer free breakfast?

This campground does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest!?

No, there is no casino at this campground.

What time is check-in at Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest!?

Free parking is not available at this campground.

Does Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! have a pool?

This campground does not have a pool.

Does Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this campground.

How close is Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! to downtown Penrose?

This campground is 1.3 mi away from Penrose.

Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and Nice Campground

We were able to have great communication with the hosts Scott and Lynn, and Scott was there to meet us and give a quick lay of the land. We had a nice spot near the creek basically to ourselves and were able to have a great spot near DuPont and Pisgah bike trails! Definitely would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cesia W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded and Peaceful

Doug (the owner) was very kind and friendly. Our campsite was by a small creek and there were farm animals across the creek like cows, chickens, and horses. Very beautiful. Loved waking up in the morning to hear cows mooing and roosters crowing. It was a very nice getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Wonderful Night at the Backyard Campground

Our group had the Backyard Campground all to ourselves on a wonderful Friday evening. Doug (owner) met us at the entrance and gave us a quick tour before pointing us back towards our campsites. We thoroughly enjoyed the riverside sites overlooking his neighbor's beautiful farm. Firewood was provided and the portable restrooms were sparklingly clean. Would love to come back and stay again next time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019