Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest!
Picnic table, fire ring, brand new on-demand hot water shower house and clean Porta Jons! This site is spacious, closest to the shower and closest to the exit for an early start! 3 miles from beautiful Dupont State Forest, where you will find miles of hiking, horseback and mountain bike trails with a waterfall around every bend. Turn the other direction out of the campground and in ten minutes you will enter Pisgah National Forest, with more breathtaking views and gifts of Nature! You are within 15 minutes of Brevard, N.C. or Historic Downtown Hendersonville, N.C. with unique shops and first-class restaurants! Come, enjoy the southern Blue Ridge Mountains and make your story a part of our story!
Property manager
Scott
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Parking and transportation
Car required
Parking on site
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
On a river
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours 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)
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Be aware, hazards of creekside camping
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
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
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Campsite #5! Tent Camping Near Dupont State Forest! Penrose
Campsite #5! Tent Camping Near Dupont State Forest! Campsite
About the neighborhood
Penrose, NC
What's nearby
High Falls - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
Brevard College - 16 min drive - 14.2 km
Brevard Music Center - 20 min drive - 17.1 km
Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park - 22 min drive - 21.1 km
Fred W. Symmes Chapel - 30 min drive - 24.3 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Blue Ridge Pizza Company - 12 min drive
Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - 13 min drive
Sideways Farm & Brewery - 11 min drive
The Salty Landing - 12 min drive
Taco Bell - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
Where is Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest! located?
Situated on a river, this campground is within 9 mi (15 km) of French Broad River, High Falls, and Davidson River. Sideways Farm & Brewery and Etowah Valley Golf Club are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest! Reviews
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9.6
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Cleanliness
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Amenities
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Property conditions & facilities
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6/10 Okay
Keith
15 October 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The only toilet facilities was a porta potty which smelled and looked like it had not been emptied in months. Shower did not have a way to lock the door of the only shower, to keep others out. We did not have cell phone reception because of the mountains and no way to contact the owner. No one was around to check us in.
Great little place to prop up a tent! The location is perfect - 15 minutes from town and Blue Ridge Parkway access. The owner is incredibly nice and accommodating.
The campsite itself was big and clean. The garden and creek were nice additions!
I've stayed here 3 times, and it's always a pleasure. There was only 1 other group camping here last weekend, and they were nice and quiet. All we could hear at night were the occasional car on the road and the animal sounds from a nearby pasture. I'll definitely stay here again.
Only downsides are the service fee when you book the reservation (which basically doubles the price of a 1-night stay), and the proximity to the road leads to a lot of road noise when there is traffic.
It is exactly what is advertised, I need a spot to throw up a tent for the night and it fulfilled exactly what it needed. I do wish the service fee wasn't as much as the site fee. Without Covid causing limited sites in the area I would have most likely stayed somewhere else.
Great weekend in the smokies. Very easy to book, check in and all around good experience. Doug was very helpful. Campsite was very close to Du Pont State Forest.