This map shows 777 campgrounds across North Carolina — 84 federal sites from the Recreation Information Database (RIDB) alongside 693 additional locations from OpenStreetMap including state parks, county parks, and private campgrounds. Federal sites are color-coded by managing agency; OSM locations appear in grey. Click any marker for the campground name, location, description, and booking links where available. Switch to satellite view for terrain context.
Federal Campgrounds in North Carolina
Of the 84 federal campgrounds, 77 accept online reservations through recreation.gov, while 7 operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
| Agency | Campgrounds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| USFS | 43 | 51% |
| NPS | 31 | 37% |
| USACE | 10 | 12% |
Notable Campgrounds
- ARROWHEAD CAMPGROUND (EAST TROY) — USFS
Overview Arrowhead Campground lies in the Badin Lake Recreation Area, a hub for outdoor activities in central North Carolina’s Uwharrie National Forest. The variety of sites in the campground offer a comfortable stay for both RV and tent campers. The facility is open year-round and provides easy access to hiking, of… Reserve → - Art Lilley Campground — USFS
The off-highway vehicle (OHV) trail system in the Uwharrie offers a variety of topography and scenery. All trails are designated for all off-highway vehicles and marked with orange diamonds. Stay on the designated trail system to help prevent soil erosion and creek sedimentation, which occur as a result of illegal … - BADIN LAKE CAMPGROUND (TROY) — USFS
Overview Badin Lake Campground borders the lakeshore and sits within a shaded forest, offering a year-round retreat for swimmers, boaters and anglers in central North Carolina’s Uwharrie National Forest. Badin Lake Recreation Area is a hub for the area’s outdoor activities, and the campground offers spacious, waterf… Reserve → - BADIN LAKE GROUP CAMP (TROY) — USFS
Overview Badin Lake Group Camp offers a fun, relaxing place for clubs, families and other groups to rest and play in the Uwharrie National Forest of central North Carolina. The recreation area is a hub for outdoor activities such as hiking, off-road vehicle riding, hunting, horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing… Reserve → - BALSAM LAKE LODGE (TUCKASEGEE) — USFS
Overview Balsam Lake Lodge is nestled in the center of the 39,000-acre Roy Taylor Forest within the Nantahala National Forest. The lodge overlooks Balsam Lake and offers spectacular mountain views. The lodge opened its doors to the public when the Forest Service acquired the dwelling and lake in 1982. Since then gro… Reserve → - BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND (Cherokee) — NPS
Overview Balsam Mountain Campground is located in a relatively remote part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The secluded setting offers visitors the ability to enjoy a multitude of recreational activities without the crowds which are sometimes common in other parts of the park. Recreation Great Smoky Mountain… Reserve → - BANDITS ROOST (WILKESBORO) — USACE
Overview Bandits Roost Campground is located on the south side of W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in western North Carolina. Constructed in the beautiful Yadkin River Valley, the lake offers extensive opportunities for outdoor recreational activities. Recreation The 1,475-acre reservoir offers excellent boating, canoeing, k… Reserve → - Basin Cove Backcountry Camping (ASHEVILLE) — NPS
Overview Basin Cove backcountry is a primitive camp located in historic Basin Cove at Doughton Park on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina.. Multiple trails allow access to the primitive campground. Click to see a map Doughton Park Hiking Trails. Overnight parking for backcountry is permitted at designated are… Reserve → - BERRY MOUNTAIN PARK SHELTER (Wilkesboro) — USACE
Overview Berry Mountain Park Shelter is located in Berry Mountain Park at W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir in northwestern North Carolina. Recreation The 1,475-acre reservoir offers excellent boating, canoeing, kayaking and swimming opportunities. Anglers will find channel catfish, large and smallmouth bass, bluegill… Reserve → - BIG CREEK GROUP CAMP — NPS
Overview Big Creek Group Camp is located in the far northeastern corner of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, near the Tennessee-North Carolina border. With the gentle waters of Big Creek running alongside the site, and a handful of trailheads within walking distance, this campsite offers an ideal setting for … Reserve → - BIG CREEK HORSE CAMP — NPS
Overview The only horse camp in the Great Smoky Mountains with potable water and flushing toilets! Pack up your horses for a getaway at Big Creek Horse Camp, located on far northeastern side of Smoky Mountains National Park, approximately 16 miles from Newport, Tennessee. This campsite sits along the gently rolling … Reserve → - BLACK MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND (Burnsville) — USFS
Overview Black Mountain Campground sits in the shadow of Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak in the eastern U.S. and borders the South Toe River. Black Mountain is a mecca for the outdoor enthusiast. Recreation With the South Toe River located adjacent to the campground, visitors will have no shortage of things to do, in… Reserve →
State Parks and Other Campgrounds
693 additional campgrounds in North Carolina appear from OpenStreetMap data, contributed by the OSM community. Of those with fee data recorded, 181 charge a fee and 53 are free.
Notable Operators
- National Park Service (75 sites)
- US Forest Service (21 sites)
- North Carolina Division of Parks & Recreation (20 sites)
- North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation (19 sites)
- Grandfather Mountain State Park (13 sites)
- North Carolina State Parks (11 sites)
How to Use This Map
Zoom into any part of North Carolina to explore campgrounds. Click a cluster to expand it, or continue zooming to individual sites. Each marker popup shows the campground name, managing agency, location, description, stay limits, phone number, and a direct booking link where reservations are accepted. Use the Satellite button to switch to aerial imagery — useful for understanding terrain, tree cover, and proximity to water before you book.
See the full US Campgrounds Map for a national overview of all federal campgrounds across all 50 states.
