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Campsite #1 !! Private Tent Camping near Dupont!

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A rural landscape with a red barn, a fenced field, and a forested hill in the background.
A picnic table in a grassy park area with trees.
A picnic area with a bench and a fire pit.
A picnic table and a fire pit in a grassy area surrounded by trees.
A natural stream with surrounding greenery and a wooden fence.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Endless exploration awaits
    Guests love the top-rated location, steps from iconic landmarks and sights.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Laundry room
  • Non-smoking

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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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    House Rules

    Check in after 5:00 PM
    Check out before 11:00 AM
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    Children

    Children allowed: ages 0–17
    Be aware hazards of creekside camping
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    Events

    No events allowed
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    Pets

    No pets allowed
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    Smoking

    Smoking is not permitted

    Important information

    You need to know

    Property # 1925750vb
    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
    On-site 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

    About the area

    Penrose

    Located in Penrose, this campsite is in a rural area. Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Transylvania Heritage Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pisgah National Forest and Bracken Preserve. Mineral and Lapidary Museum and Team ECCO Ocean Center and Aquarium are also worth visiting. Water tubing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and rock climbing nearby.
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    Penrose, NC

    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

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Campsite #1 !! Private Tent Camping near Dupont! pet-friendly?

    No, pets are not allowed at this property.

    What time is check-in at Campsite #1 !! Private Tent Camping near Dupont!?

    Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

    What time is check-out at Campsite #1 !! Private Tent Camping near Dupont!?

    Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

    Where is Campsite #1 !! Private Tent Camping near Dupont! located?

    Situated in a rural location, this campsite is within 9 miles (15 km) of French Broad River, High Falls and Davidson River. Sideways Farm & Brewery and Etowah Valley Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

    Reviews

    9.6

    Exceptional

    Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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    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

    9.4/10

    Check-in

    10/10

    Communication

    9.8/10

    Location

    9.8/10

    Listing accuracy

    Reviews

    Verified

    8/10 Good

    William R.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Clean, quiet camp sites
    Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
    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
    Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2021
    We're happy that you enjoyed our Back Yard Campground! You are so welcome back!
    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

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