Dispersed Camping in Madison County, North Carolina
Showing 19 locations in Madison County.
3feather Sanctuary
A small, rustic private campground nestled in the mountains near Marshall. Offers a bath house with hot showers, laundry facilities, a shared kitchen area, and access to electrical hookups. Sites are unpaved and can become muddy during rainy periods, making it best suited for smaller camper vans and passenger vehicles.
Appalachian District, National Forests
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Bear Branch Spur Dispersed
A primitive forest spur in Cherokee National Forest providing pull-off options for self-contained, dispersed campers.
Big Pine Campsite
A remote, primitive hike-in campsite located in the mountains near Marshall, North Carolina.
Cherokee National Forest near Mars Hill, NC
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Courtland Place
A developed camping area located near the mountain slopes in Marshall.
Evan's Island Campsite
Evan's Island Campsite is a primitive, boat-in or hike-in camping spot located on an island in the French Broad River near Marshall.
Garenflo Gap Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping and trailhead parking located along Garenflo Gap Road within the Pisgah National Forest. The site features flat tent camping spots and room for small rigs directly adjacent to the Appalachian Trail.
Gladden Ridge Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping and vehicle access along the gravel Gladden Ridge Road within the National Forests of North Carolina.
Laughing Waters Family Campground
A family-oriented developed campground located near Spring Creek in Marshall, North Carolina.
Little Paint Creek Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Little Paint Creek Road within the Cherokee National Forest. Offers scenic roadside spots adjacent to the creek with seasonal access.
Mill Ridge Dispersed
Mill Ridge is an unpaved forest road offering roadside dispersed camping opportunities within the Pisgah National Forest near Marshall, North Carolina. It provides quiet wooded sites close to nature.
Murray Branch Road Dispersed Camping
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along Murray Branch Road. Provides scenic, heavily wooded sites with seasonal vehicle access.
Pasture Campsite with a View
A private pasture campsite located near Marshall, offering open mountain views. The site features a mulched space and a fire ring, though it lacks natural shade and can experience significant wind.
Puncheon Camp Dispersed Corridor
Puncheon Camp provides quiet dispersed camping opportunities along a gravel forest road corridor in the Pisgah National Forest. Typical sites are shaded and sit amidst lush woodland.
Rice Creek Forest Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping options situated along Rice Creek forest road in the Pisgah National Forest. Ideal for quiet stays in a beautiful wooded setting.
Rich Mountain Lookout Road Trailhead
A quiet hike-in access point along Rich Mountain Lookout Road near the Rich-Laurel Wildlife Area.
Rocky Branch Road Dispersed Camping
Rocky Branch Road is a scenic forest road corridor within the National Forests in North Carolina. It offers dispersed camping opportunities suitable for motorhomes and passenger vehicles along a maintained gravel road.
Round Mountain Recreation Area
Dispersed and developed camping opportunities located along Round Mountain Road within the Cherokee National Forest.