Campsite #1 !! Private Tent Camping near Dupont!

Bathroom - Campsite #1 !! Private Tent Camping near Dupont! (Penrose)

Camp along the serene banks of Crab Creek at this scenic campsite, where a fire ring and picnic table await. Unwind with a hot shower or explore Dupont State Forest's trails within 3 miles or Pisgah National Forest just 9 miles away.

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Popular amenities

Laundry room
Mountain view

includes taxes & fees

18 Mar - 19 Mar

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About this property

Campsite #1 !! Private Tent Camping near Dupont!

Campsite with fire ring, picnic table, clean porta-jons and brand new on-demand hot water shower house. Spacious site on the bank of Crab Creek, 3 miles from Dupont State Forest and 9 miles from entrance to Pisgah National Forest. Dupont offers miles of hiking, horseback and mountain biking trails, with a breathtaking waterfall around every bend! Turn left to enjoy shopping and restaurants within 10 minutes at Brevard, or turn right out of the campground and be in Historic Downtown Hendersonville, with unique shops and restaurants from $ to $$$!

Property amenities

Parking and transport

Car required

Bedrooms

Bedroom

Bathroom

1 bathroom

Laundry

Laundry facilities

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

In a rural location
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital

Things to do

Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby

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)

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includes taxes & fees

8 Mar - 9 Mar

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Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Be aware hazards of creekside camping

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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1 Private Tent Camping Dupont

Campsite #1 !! Private Tent Camping Near Dupont! Penrose

Campsite #1 !! Private Tent Camping Near Dupont! Campsite

About the area

Located in Penrose, this campsite is in a rural area. Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Transylvania Heritage Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bracken Preserve and Caesars Head State Park. Mineral and Lapidary Museum and Team ECCO Ocean Center and Aquarium are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Penrose travel guide

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Penrose, NC

What's nearby

French Broad River
6 min drive - 4.9 miles
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
Waffle House
12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Campsite #1 !! Private Tent Camping near Dupont! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Campsite #1 !! Private Tent Camping near Dupont!?

As of 22 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Campsite #1 !! Private Tent Camping near Dupont! on 18 Mar 2026 start from £42.76, 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.

Where is Campsite #1 !! Private Tent Camping near Dupont! located?

Situated in a rural location, this campsite is within 9 miles (15 km) of French Broad River, High Falls and Davidson River. Sideways Farm & Brewery and Etowah Valley Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

David

24 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This was just like the description no flushing toilet. But the sites were nice and big. It's very close to DuPont park so a great place to useas a base camp for hiking and biking in the park

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ana G.

18 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for camping.

Good customer service. Rapid response to messages and friendly. Clean and peaceful place for camping.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

BRENT D.

16 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great affordable camping spot

Property was as described and Scott was helpful in providing directions.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

7 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Camping near Dupont

Nice family camping trip close to DuPont state park and Holmes educational forest. We appreciated the campsites being more spread out due to covid, but if they were all full it may have seemed a little crowded. Scott was quick to respond and communication was easy, although cell service can be spotty. Beautiful scenery next to a creek and a farm. We would stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Jeff M.

29 Jun 2020

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice campground

Nice management. Showers, good firewood, great location for Mt. Bikers at Dupont. Grounds could be trimmed up a little better. Poison Ivy is around the area, you hear dogs, rosters and cows in the early AM which can be pleasant to many and not so to others. Road noise. If your over 6' watch your head walking into the shower room.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

justin r.

22 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice & Convenient!

This gem is perfectly located within 3 to 4 miles of all Dupont has to offer. My son and I enjoyed camping here and the host is fantastic. There are restaurants and all the modern conveniences within a short drive to Etowah. I would stay here again. We had a campfire every night.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

12 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The owner was very friendly and worked well with us for our situation! Would stay again!

8/10 Good

Tim R., Nokomis, FL

26 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views..

Loved the setting!

10/10 Excellent

Oleg C.

3 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place to stay

Cool place

10/10 Excellent

Caleb S.

3 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice, country camping spot

My wife and I wanted to camp in the area while we were meeting family. The property was private, and we felt very safe. There were other campers there in some of the other sites, but we never felt intruded upon or as if we were in their way. Port-o-johns were surprisingly clean!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bethany S.

27 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Location!

My boys and I loved camping here. Doug was so kind even when we arrived late and left early. The creek was the highlight for my boys. Just a warning to remember to bring some earplugs, the chorus of cows, roosters and dogs in the morning can be quite loud and hard to sleep through :)

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M., Cheraw, SC

22 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet and simple

Very simple tent site. The area was clean and great for a nights stay. My two year old enjoyed playing with the owner's grandchildren.

8/10 Good

clifford d.

15 Nov 2018

Pleased with the campground

Camp ground was clean, and the sites had good distance between each other. There was a hot shower at the rental house and porta-Jon’s on each end of the property. We were pleased with our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Travis L.

15 Oct 2018

Great camping!

The site was clean and well maintained with nice flat areas for tents. Each site appeared to have its own fire ring and picnic table, which is always a nice touch. I picked this place because it is so close to Dupont State Forest, and I couldn't have been happier with my choice. Do note there is spotty mobile reception in the area, so be aware that if you need to call to check in you may wish to do so about 20 minutes out.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018