Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest!

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A wooden deck with a railing, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A small, single-story shed with a red door and green siding, located in a grassy area with trees in the background.
A bird perched on a wire with a forested hill in the background.
A compact bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a towel rack.
A small, open shed with a red door, a hanging hammock, a sink, and a small stool.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Penrose, NC
  • Place, French Broad River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Caesars Head State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Davidson River
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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Property grounds
Sweet Suite 3 minutes to Dupont State Forest! Take a hike or bring your Bike!
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  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (85 reviews)
Sweet Suite 3 minutes to Dupont State Forest! Take a hike or bring your Bike!

About the area

Penrose

Located in Penrose, this campsite is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bracken Preserve and Caesars Head State Park, while Transylvania Heritage Museum and Brevard Music Center are cultural highlights. Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Mineral and Lapidary Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and rock climbing nearby.
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Map
Penrose, NC

What's nearby

  • French Broad River - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Caesars Head State Park - 13 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Davidson River - 13 min drive - 13.7 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

  • ‪The Salty Landing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ridge Pizza Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pisgah Social - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tasty Weasel Taproom - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest!?

As of 12 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest! on 13 Nov 2026 start from NZ$84, including 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.

How much is parking at Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest! located?

Situated on a river, this campsite is within 6 miles (10 km) of French Broad River, High Falls and Cedar Rock. Davidson River and Sideways Farm & Brewery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Campsite 5

The property was perfect for a rustic tent location, close to hiking and Hendersonville. The campsites all had good space between them.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice location, easy to find

Scott was pleasant and easy to contact. The property was clean and we felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Camping for DuPont mountain biking

Camping right along the River was beautiful. Excellent service and clean bathrooms. Easy check in and out.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little camping spot!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice campground

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super easy

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great place

Very easy to find. Very friendly manager.the cleanist porta john. nice facilities. Overall a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
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