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Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest!

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • 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 #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!
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House Rules

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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 # 1934240
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

About the neighborhood

Penrose

Located in Penrose, this campground 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 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 #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 Jun 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest! on Jul 1, 2026 start from $54, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the 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).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Courtney J.

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

6/10 Okay

Keith

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

10/10 Excellent

Dee S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Nichole K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian Z.

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

10/10 Excellent

Zachary D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

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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