Dispersed Camping in Swain County, North Carolina
Showing 50 locations in Swain County.
Backcountry Campsite 73 (Noland Creek)
A remote, hike-in backcountry campsite located along Noland Creek in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offering primitive creek-side tent camping.
Bald Creek #61
Bald Creek Camp #61 is a primitive hike-in campsite located deep within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Bear Hunter Campground
Bear Hunter Campground is a privately operated, basic campground near Bryson City, providing simple RV sites and basic amenities.
Bird Falls Road Dispersed
Forest corridor within the Nantahala National Forest, running near Bird Falls and providing standard roadside dispersed camping opportunities.
Bryson Place Backcountry Campsite #57
A historic and spacious backcountry campsite located at the junction of several key trails, providing ample room for backpackers.
Bumgardner Branch Backcountry Campsite #60
A remote, hike-in backcountry campsite situated along the Deep Creek Trail within the National Park.
Burnt Spruce Backcountry Campsite #56
A scenic backcountry campsite nestled in the woods along the Deep Creek Trail system.
Cabin Flats Backcountry Campsite #49
A serene backcountry hike-in campsite nestled deep along the creek within the National Park. Excellent spot for deep wilderness seclusion and listening to the rushing water.
CCC #71
A remote backcountry hike-in campsite located along Jonas Creek in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Charley Branch Dispersed Camping
This Forest Service road corridor provides rustic dispersed camping options in a scenic mountain forest environment. Situated near Rattlesnake Falls, the road features beautiful dense woodlands and quiet natural surroundings.
Collins Creek Picnic Pavilion
A scenic group picnic pavilion in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, featuring proximity to Collins Creek and nearby hiking loops. Overnight camping is not permitted at this facility.
County Line Road Dispersed
Dispersed roadside camping along County Line Road in the Nantahala National Forest near Bryson City.
Cowee Bald Road Dispersed
Gravel-access corridor winding through the National Forests in North Carolina, leading toward Cowee Bald. The route offers dispersed camping opportunities in a scenic mountain forest environment.
Deep Creek & Noland Creek Backcountry Campsites
This backcountry zone features a collection of designated hike-in campsites situated along the Deep Creek and Noland Creek trail networks. These secluded wilderness sites provide a quiet creekside camping experience deep within Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Access to all sites is strictly limited to foot travel, requiring a backcountry permit and reservation.
Deep Creek Campground
A popular, scenic campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park situated next to Deep Creek. Featuring 92 individual sites with picnic tables, fire rings, and grills. Flush toilets and drinking water are available, but there are no hookups or showers. Excellent access to hiking trails and waterfalls.
Estes Branch Campsite #46
A designated backcountry hike-in campsite located along Estes Branch in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Flat Branch Access Road
A quiet national forest road corridor offering dispersed camping access near local waterways and boat launches.
Fort Wilderness RV Park and Campground
A developed private RV park near Cherokee offering full hookups and amenities in a peaceful forest setting.
George's Branch Campsite #51
A designated backcountry hike-in campsite accessible via Indian Creek Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Happy Holiday RV Village
A privately owned campground and RV park located near Cherokee, featuring full-hookup sites, primitive creek-side tent camping, and well-maintained restroom and shower facilities.
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort Parking
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort offers expansive paved parking areas near Cherokee, NC, with close proximity to local dining and entertainment. It serves as a convenient overnight stop for self-contained RVs.
Indian Creek Campground
A highly rated, family-run private campground located on the Cherokee Reservation bordering the Great Smoky Mountains. It features scenic streamside camping spots, clean bathhouses, showers, laundry facilities, a camp store, and recreational trout fishing on-site.
Jerry Flats Backcountry Campsite #63
A remote backcountry campsite situated along the ridge trails of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Accessible only via foot trails, this site offers deep wilderness solitude.
Jonas Creek Backcountry Campsite #70
A remote, designated backcountry campsite nestled along Jonas Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Kirkland Creek #76 Campsite
A hike-in backcountry campsite located along the Kirkland Creek Trail in the Nantahala National Forest.
Kirkland Creek Campground
A rustic, creek-side private campground offering basic amenities including hookups, hot showers, and an outdoor pool. Ideal for short-term stays in a quiet rural setting.
Lost Mine Camp Ground
Lost Mine Camp Ground is a peaceful private campground located along Silvermine Road. It is situated close to several scenic water features, including Grassy Branch Falls and Nantahala Falls.
Lower Forney #74
A backcountry walk-in campsite located along the Forney Creek Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Lower Noland Creek Backcountry Camp #66
A designated boat-in and hike-in backcountry campground located along the shores of Fontana Lake at Noland Creek inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
McCracken Branch Backcountry Campsite #59
A secluded backcountry campsite along Noland Creek Trail, offering basic trailside tent spaces.
McGee Spring Backcountry Campsite #44
A remote, primitive backcountry campsite situated near McGee Spring on the high ridges of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Excellent backpacking destination with beautiful forest surroundings.
Mill Creek Backcountry Campsite #64
A secluded backcountry hike-in campsite situated along Mill Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Nettle Creek Backcountry Campsite #54
A designated hike-in backcountry campsite situated in a quiet forest setting along the Deep Creek Trail.
Newton Bald #52
A remote backcountry hike-in campsite situated along the Newton Bald Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Nick's Nest Branch Backcountry Campsite #58
A tranquil backcountry site situated along the Noland Creek Trail, featuring peaceful stream sounds.
Poke Patch Backcountry Campsite #53
Designated backcountry campsite Poke Patch (#53) located within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, accessible only via hiking trail.
Pole Road Backcountry Campsite #55
A designated backcountry campsite located along the Deep Creek Trail, offering a secluded streamside camping experience.
Poplar Flats Backcountry Site #75
A pristine backcountry hike-in campsite situated deep within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Smokemont Campground
A scenic developed campground situated along the Oconaluftee River in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offering wooded sites and access to hiking trails. The campground features flush toilets and a dump station, though visitors should note that hot showers are not available.
Smokemont Group Camp
A dedicated group camping area within the Smokemont complex, ideal for larger organized groups looking to explore the Great Smoky Mountains.
Steeltrap Backcountry Campsite #68
Designated backcountry campsite Steeltrap (#68) situated along a wilderness creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, accessible via hiking trails.
Swain County Landfill Road Dispersed
National Forest land accessed via the Swain County Landfill Road, offering standard dispersed camping opportunities.
Tow String Horse Camp
An equestrian-only developed campground located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. All campers must have a horse to stay here. Offers easy access to various horse trails and high-quality backcountry fishing.
Tsali Campground
A highly rated campground situated on the shores of Lake Fontana in the Nantahala National Forest. Offering spacious, well-maintained gravel sites with picnic tables, fire rings, and grills. The site features clean bathhouses with flush toilets and warm showers. An excellent staging area for world-class mountain biking trails and adjacent boat ramp access.
Tsali Recreation Area
A popular recreation and camping area located within the Nantahala National Forest, famous for its multi-use trail system.
Tuckaseegee RV Resort
An RV resort situated along the Tuckasegee River offering level sites, riverfront access, and utility connections.
Turkey Creek Campground
A well-maintained private campground tucked against Turkey Creek. Offers excellent amenities including electric and water hookups, spacious bathhouses with hot showers, and laundry facilities. It provides a peaceful setting near recreation trails and is highly accommodating to trailers and larger rigs.
Upper Chasteen Backcountry Campsite #48
Upper Chasteen Backcountry Campsite #48 is a primitive, hike-in campsite situated along Chasteen Creek in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Upper Ripshin #62
A remote backcountry campsite situated deep in the scenic mountain wilderness. Accessible only by foot trails. ideal for backpackers looking for isolated, primitive camping.
Watia Creek Road Dispersed Area
A remote dispersed camping corridor along Watia Creek Road in the Nantahala National Forest, offering scenic wooded spots near the Nantahala River.