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Campsite #1 !! Private Tent Camping near Dupont!

Campground in rural Penrose location

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Penrose, NC
  • Place, French Broad River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Davidson River
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Caesars Head State Park
    ‪13 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 - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Davidson River - 13 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Caesars Head State Park - 13 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Etowah Valley Golf Club - 16 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Brevard College - 18 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tasty Weasel Taproom - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Landing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪El Chapala - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Campsite #1 !! Private Tent Camping near Dupont!

Campsite with fire ring, picnic table, clean porta-jons and brand new on-demand hot water shower house. Spacious site on the bank of Crab Creek, 3 miles from Dupont State Forest and 9 miles from entrance to Pisgah National Forest. Dupont offers miles of hiking, horseback and mountain biking trails, with a breathtaking waterfall around every bend! Turn left to enjoy shopping and restaurants within 10 minutes at Brevard, or turn right out of the campground and be in Historic Downtown Hendersonville, with unique shops and restaurants from $ to $$$!

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Exterior
Best Western Hendersonville Inn
Hendersonville
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
4.0 out of 5, Very good, 1,003 reviews
The price is CA $119
CA $134 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Car required

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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

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.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
1 Private Tent Camping Dupont
Campsite #1 !! Private Tent Camping Near Dupont! Penrose
Campsite #1 !! Private Tent Camping Near Dupont! Campsite

Frequently asked questions

How close is Campsite #1 !! Private Tent Camping near Dupont! to the airport?

This campground is 19.6 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 #1 !! Private Tent Camping near Dupont!?

As of Jun 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Campsite #1 !! Private Tent Camping near Dupont! on Jun 15, 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 #1 !! Private Tent Camping near Dupont! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this campground.

Does Campsite #1 !! Private Tent Camping near Dupont! offer free breakfast?

This campground does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Campsite #1 !! Private Tent Camping near Dupont!?

No, there is no casino at this campground.

Is there free parking at Campsite #1 !! Private Tent Camping near Dupont!?

Free parking is not available at this campground.

Does Campsite #1 !! Private Tent Camping near Dupont! have a pool?

This campground does not have a pool.

Does Campsite #1 !! Private Tent Camping near Dupont! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this campground.

How close is Campsite #1 !! Private Tent Camping near Dupont! to downtown Penrose?

This campground is 1.3 mi away from Penrose.

Campsite #1 !! Private Tent Camping near Dupont! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was just like the description no flushing toilet. But the sites were nice and big. It's very close to DuPont park so a great place to useas a base camp for hiking and biking in the park
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for camping.

Good customer service. Rapid response to messages and friendly. Clean and peaceful place for camping.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRENT D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great affordable camping spot

Property was as described and Scott was helpful in providing directions.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Camping near Dupont

Nice family camping trip close to DuPont state park and Holmes educational forest. We appreciated the campsites being more spread out due to covid, but if they were all full it may have seemed a little crowded. Scott was quick to respond and communication was easy, although cell service can be spotty. Beautiful scenery next to a creek and a farm. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff M.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice campground

Nice management. Showers, good firewood, great location for Mt. Bikers at Dupont. Grounds could be trimmed up a little better. Poison Ivy is around the area, you hear dogs, rosters and cows in the early AM which can be pleasant to many and not so to others. Road noise. If your over 6' watch your head walking into the shower room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

justin r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice & Convenient!

This gem is perfectly located within 3 to 4 miles of all Dupont has to offer. My son and I enjoyed camping here and the host is fantastic. There are restaurants and all the modern conveniences within a short drive to Etowah. I would stay here again. We had a campfire every night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The owner was very friendly and worked well with us for our situation! Would stay again!

The owner was very friendly and worked well with us for our situation! Would stay again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views..

Loved the setting!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oleg C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place to stay

Cool place
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caleb S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice, country camping spot

My wife and I wanted to camp in the area while we were meeting family. The property was private, and we felt very safe. There were other campers there in some of the other sites, but we never felt intruded upon or as if we were in their way. Port-o-johns were surprisingly clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Location!

My boys and I loved camping here. Doug was so kind even when we arrived late and left early. The creek was the highlight for my boys. Just a warning to remember to bring some earplugs, the chorus of cows, roosters and dogs in the morning can be quite loud and hard to sleep through :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet and simple

Very simple tent site. The area was clean and great for a nights stay. My two year old enjoyed playing with the owner's grandchildren.
Verified

8/10 Good

clifford d.

Pleased with the campground

Camp ground was clean, and the sites had good distance between each other. There was a hot shower at the rental house and porta-Jon’s on each end of the property. We were pleased with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis L.

Great camping!

The site was clean and well maintained with nice flat areas for tents. Each site appeared to have its own fire ring and picnic table, which is always a nice touch. I picked this place because it is so close to Dupont State Forest, and I couldn't have been happier with my choice. Do note there is spotty mobile reception in the area, so be aware that if you need to call to check in you may wish to do so about 20 minutes out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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I really enjoyed the place! we’ll be coming back here :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcus E.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2021