Title: Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! ## Photo gallery for Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! ![Property grounds - Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! (Penrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48890000/48887000/48886921/6134d5af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! (Penrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48890000/48887000/48886921/df32214b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! (Penrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48890000/48887000/48886921/90-e6fd22cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bathroom - Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! (Penrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48890000/48887000/48886921/8874a5b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! (Penrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48890000/48887000/48886921/90-2e8a87df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On the picturesque bank of Crab Creek, Serenity on Crab Creek offers a peaceful retreat. Panoramic views of Blue Ridge Mountain farms and mountains await you, along with new amenities like an on-demand hot water shower house and picnic tables. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities £42 includes taxes & fees 19 Mar - 20 Mar ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! Picnic table, fire ring, new on-demand hot water shower house and clean Porta-Jons! This spacious site rests directly on the bank of Crab Creek, with a panoramic view of a Blue Ridge Mountain farm across the creek, and the mountains beyond. 3 miles from the most visited State Forest in the United States, Dupont State Forest! Here you will find miles of beautiful hiking, horseback and mountain biking trails, with a magnificent waterfall around every bend. Go the other direction out of the campground and travel less than 10 minutes to the entrance to Pisgah National Forest, with more scenic waterfalls and views! 10 minutes to Brevard, N.C. or fifteen minutes to Historic Downtown Hendersonville, N.C. with unique shops and first class restaurants offer you so many options for your day-trip! ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42640000/42632800/42632724/a6e05ec2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn Express Brevard City Center by IHG Brevard - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Campsite #3! Tent Camping Near Dupont State Forest! Penrose Campsite #3! Tent Camping Near Dupont State Forest! Campsite ## About the area Penrose is home to this campsite. Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Transylvania Heritage Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Mineral and Lapidary Museum and Team ECCO Ocean Center and Aquarium. Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Johnson Farm are also worth visiting. [Visit our Penrose travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penrose.dx553248635458665357) [View more RV parks in Penrose](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penrose-Caravan-Parks.d553248635458665357-aaCaravanParks.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.235996,-82.61016&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:a%7CavEnxewN%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40Q%40S%3FQ%40S%40Q%40SBQ%40SBQ%40SBQBSBQDQBQBQDQDSBOFQDQDQDOFQFQDOFOFQFMHQFMFQHMFOHOHMHOHMHMJMHMJMHMJMJKJKJMHKLIJKJMLIJILKJILGLKLGJILILELINGLGLELENGLENELELENENCLCNENALCNANCLAPALCN%3FN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FLBN%40N%40NBN%40LBN%40NDLBNBLDNDLDNDLDLFNDLDLFLFNHLDJHLHLFLJJFLHLJJHLHJLJJJHJJJLJJJJJLHLJLHLJLHLHLHNHLFNHNHLFPFLHPFLFPFNDNFRDNFNDPDPDPDPDPBPDPBPDPBP%40RBPBRBP%40R%40PBR%40P%40R%3FP%40R%3FP%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FPAR%3FPAR%3FPARAPCRAPARCPCRCRAPCPEPCPEPCPEPEPEPEPEPGNEPGPENGNGPGLIPGLGPINILGNILINILINKJILKLILKLKJKJKLKJKHKJKLMHKHMJMHKHMHMFMHKHMDOHMFMFMDODMFMDODMDODMDOBMBODO%40MBO%40OBO%40O%40MBO%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FO%3FMCQAMAOCOAMCOAOEMCOCOEMEMEOEMEOGMEMEMGOGMIMEMIKIMGMIMIKIMKKIMIKMKKMIIKKMKKKKKMIMKMIMKKIOIMIOIMIOGMIOGQGMIQGMGQGOEOGQGQEOEQEQGQCOESEQCQCQEQCQCQCSASCQASCQASAQAS%3FQASAQ%3FS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=F_PuTiRKELX7vV3FNRiZRulI2Pw=) Penrose, NC ### What's nearby - ![One of my favorite places to chill out or go for a walk, bike ride, etc... Lovely!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034866/6f27f750-ff38-43c8-9af6-edbe02f1b819.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) French Broad River 6 min drive \- 4.9 miles - ![View of High Falls, in Dupont State Forest, North Carolina.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621593240864/8e9b9482-a9eb-40e1-a36c-a08ff32d70ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) High Falls 11 min drive \- 5.6 miles - Davidson River 11 min drive \- 8.9 miles - Etowah Valley Golf Club 13 min drive \- 10.2 miles - Brevard College 15 min drive \- 11.0 miles ### Getting around - Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) 30 min drive ### Restaurants - Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom 13 min drive - Tasty Weasel Taproom 13 min drive - Taco Bell 12 min drive - The Salty Landing 12 min drive - Sora Japanese Restaurant 12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Campsite #3! 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[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda P. 26 Mar 2019 #### Wonderful Night at the Backyard Campground Our group had the Backyard Campground all to ourselves on a wonderful Friday evening. Doug (owner) met us at the entrance and gave us a quick tour before pointing us back towards our campsites. We thoroughly enjoyed the riverside sites overlooking his neighbor's beautiful farm. Firewood was provided and the portable restrooms were sparklingly clean. Would love to come back and stay again next time. ##### Amanda P. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim S. 30 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet and Nice Campground We were able to have great communication with the hosts Scott and Lynn, and Scott was there to meet us and give a quick lay of the land. We had a nice spot near the creek basically to ourselves and were able to have a great spot near DuPont and Pisgah bike trails! Definitely would recommend! ##### Kim S. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cesia W. 16 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Secluded and Peaceful Doug (the owner) was very kind and friendly. Our campsite was by a small creek and there were farm animals across the creek like cows, chickens, and horses. Very beautiful. Loved waking up in the morning to hear cows mooing and roosters crowing. It was a very nice getaway. ##### Cesia W. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019 ---