Dispersed Camping in Transylvania County, North Carolina
Showing 41 locations in Transylvania County.
Ash Grove Mountain Cabins & Camping
A quiet mountain campground and cabin property nestled in a dense hardwood forest near Brevard. Features clean facilities, water and electricity hookups, and a bike wash station. The terrain is somewhat hilly and may be challenging for very large rigs, but it offers a peaceful retreat close to regional attractions.
Auger Hole Trail Campsite 1
A primitive roadside dispersed camping spot located along the rugged Auger Hole Trail.
Auger Hole Trail Campsite 2
A remote dispersed site situated next to Auger Hole Trail in the dense forest.
Auger Hole Trail Campsite 3
A simple, secluded primitive site along the upper sections of Auger Hole Trail.
Avery Creek Road Dispersed (FR 477)
A highly scenic gravel forest road running parallel to Avery Creek in the Pisgah Ranger District. Dispersed roadside camping is available but is strictly restricted to designated, numbered sites.
Avery Creek Road Dispersed Camping
A popular corridor offering designated dispersed camping sites alongside Avery Creek in the Pisgah National Forest. This road features official, numbered roadside sites equipped with fire rings and tent pads. The lower section of the road is close to local horse stables and is easily accessible, while winter seasonal closures or weather damage may restrict vehicle access to upper sites beyond certain gates.
Bear Gap Campsite
A quiet backcountry campsite nestled near Bear Gap along Crossroads Mountain Road.
Bennett Gap Road Dispersed
This scenic mountain biking and hiking corridor features numbered, designated dispersed campsites equipped with tent platforms and fire rings. It is heavily forested and offers beautiful mountain vistas when the seasonal foliage is light.
Big East Fork Road Dispersed
This National Forest road corridor winds through the scenic Pisgah National Forest, offering dispersed camping pull-offs along the route. The area provides immediate access to nearby hiking trails and picturesque forest settings.
Buck Fields Campsite
A popular backcountry campsite located in the Buck Fields area along Crossroads Mountain Road.
Butter Gap Shelter
A rustic backcountry trail shelter located along the Butter Gap Trail in the Pisgah National Forest.
CH-2 Campsite
A roadside dispersed campsite located along Kiesee Creek Road in the Pisgah National Forest.
Coontree Recreation Area Corridor
A beautiful corridor along the Davidson River near Looking Glass Falls, offering convenient forest access in the Pisgah National Forest.
Courthouse Creek Campground (CH-1)
A basic, primitive dispersed campsite along Courthouse Creek Road within the Pisgah National Forest, providing a quiet spot near multiple local waterfalls.
Courthouse Creek Road Dispersed
Scenic National Forest dispersed camping corridor along Courthouse Creek Road (FR 140). The road winds through a dense forest setting near several beautiful waterfalls, including Courthouse Falls. A large open turnaround spot is located right before the seasonal winter gate.
Cove Creek Group Campgrounds
Two rustic developed group campsites (Upper and Lower) situated along Cove Creek in the lush forests of the Pisgah National Forest. Excellent base for hiking, mountain biking, and trout fishing in the surrounding Appalachian Mountains.
Cove Creek Lower Group Camp
Shaded group campsite for up to 60 guests along Cove Creek. Features campfire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, and drinking water access.
Cove Creek Road Dispersed (FR 475C)
Located in the heart of the Pisgah National Forest, this gravel corridor follows Cove Creek. Dispersed camping is permitted along this corridor but is strictly restricted to designated, numbered roadside spots.
Cove Creek Upper Group Camp
Large group campsite accommodating up to 60 people, equipped with picnic tables, vault toilets, grills, and campfire rings. Located in a shaded forest setting near hiking trails.
Crossroads Mountain Road Campsite 1
A primitive hike-in campsite located along Crossroads Mountain Road with a simple fire ring.
Crossroads Mountain Road Campsite 2
A remote hike-in campsite with a fire ring situated along Crossroads Mountain Road.
Davidson River Campground
A spacious developed campground set alongside the Davidson River in the Pisgah National Forest, offering shaded loops, direct river access, and paved sites. Features flush toilets, hot showers, and a dump station, all located close to hiking and biking trails near Brevard.
Davidson River Road Corridor (FR 475)
A scenic forest corridor winding alongside the pristine Davidson River in the Pisgah National Forest. This highly accessible gravel road provides access to multiple recreation areas, trailheads, and picturesque water features.
Deep Gap Shelter
A rustic three-sided trail shelter located near the summit of Pilot Mountain along the Art Loeb Trail. Popular among backpackers, the site offers flat spots for pitching tents.
DuPont Bike Retreat
A private campground and retreat tailored for mountain bikers, situated directly outside DuPont State Forest. Offers direct bike trail access, comfortable amenities including hot showers, restrooms, a hot tub, fire pits, and developing bike trails on site.
Fish Hatchery Road Dispersed Area
This scenic dispersed camping area is situated along Fish Hatchery Road (Forest Road 475) in the heart of the Pisgah National Forest. It provides access to wooded roadside campsites and nearby hike-in options close to John Rock and local waterfalls.
Foothills Trail Backcountry Campsite
A primitive, backcountry campsite nestled along the Foothills Trail near scenic waterfalls.
Forest Road 471A
Dispersed camping sites nested along Forest Road 471A in the Pisgah National Forest, offering quiet roadside pull-offs near Rich Mountain.
Graveyard Ridge Trail Wilderness Sites
Primitive walk-in backpacking campsites located along the Graveyard Ridge Trail in the Pisgah National Forest. Ideal for tent campers seeking a wilderness experience near scenic hiking trails.
Headwaters Road Dispersed
Scenic roadside camping along Headwaters Road and Cove Creek Road. The corridor features lush Appalachian forests and several sites situated directly next to rushing creeks. While the main gravel road is manageable for most passenger vehicles, setup styles vary from small shoulder pull-offs requiring tight parallel parking to larger multi-vehicle roundabouts. Camping is strictly restricted to designated sites marked with official symbols.
Kuykendall Group Camp
A secluded group camp shaded by hardwood forests inside the Pisgah National Forest. Located adjacent to the rushing waters of Kuykendall Creek, it offers vault toilets, camp rings, and picnic structures.
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Rock Creek Campsite
A hike-in backcountry campsite located near Rock Creek and adjacent trails.
Sliding Rock Road Corridor (FR 475)
A paved forest corridor located adjacent to the popular Sliding Rock recreation site. Due to heavy day-use public traffic and resource protection, overnight camping is strictly prohibited along this section of the road.
Toxaway Creek Campsites
Hike-in backcountry campsites situated along Toxaway Creek in a scenic, forested setting.
Toxaway Game Land Primitive Camping
A collection of remote primitive campsites scattered along the rugged Auger Hole Trail and Crossroads Mountain Road within the Toxaway Game Land. This area offers secluded wilderness camping, but access is highly challenging and typically limited to hikers, mountain bikers, or high-clearance 4WD vehicles depending on seasonal gate status.
WF-3 Designated Site
Designated roadside camping site WF-3 along the quiet forest corridor of Wolf Ford Road.
White Pine South Group Camp
A developed group campsite located along Avery Creek in the Pisgah National Forest, accommodating groups of up to 25 people. Ideal for families and group gatherings, offering close access to local hiking and biking trails.
Wolf Ford Horse Camp
An equestrian-focused developed campground located in the Pisgah Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest along Yellow Gap Road. It offers direct access to a comprehensive network of multi-use trails, creeks, and waterfalls.
Wolf Ford Road Dispersed Area
Primitive forest camping along Wolf Ford Road in the Pisgah National Forest. Note that the lower sections of the road feature extensive no-camping restrictions, limiting overnight stays strictly to designated, numbered sites.
Woods Cemetery Road Dispersed
A scenic gravel forest road offering access to dispersed camping opportunities in the National Forests of North Carolina near Brevard.