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Pitch your tent and let the adventure begin in North Carolina! Explore these campgrounds with tent camping sites, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. From starry nights to marshmallow delights, find your camping paradise in North Carolina and make memories that will last a lifetime!
Top Tent Campgrounds near Murphy, North Carolina
The Hala
29 milesThis is the straight-line distance on the map. Actual travel distance may vary.Bryson City, NC
5 Verified ReviewsThe Hala is uniquely located directly on the beautiful Nantahala River in Bryson City, NC. Each campsite is located directly on the river with an unobstructed view and gentle sound of the river. Enjoy the scenery, rafters traveling down the river and the Great Smoky Mountain Passenger Train passing by on the opposite side of the river. The Hala is conveniently located to numerous outdoor adventures: rafting, fishing, kayaking, hiking, zip-lining, and horseback riding! Enjoy shopping and dining with a short, scenic drive! Let your next vacation begin with The Hala!
- Waterfront
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Garbage
Nantahala RV Resort & Campground
30 milesThis is the straight-line distance on the map. Actual travel distance may vary.Bryson City, NC
23 Verified ReviewsNantahala RV Resort & Campground is located along the beautiful mountain stream of Wesser Creek in the scenic Nantahala River Gorge, nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina. Enjoy relaxing on your camp spot along creek, hiking the local trails, getting a thrill while biking on mountain trails surrounding Nantahala National Forest or the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Great fishing and boating activities are available on nearby Fontana Lake, just about 5 minutes from your site. If your family enjoys exhilarating adventures, there is whitewater rafting trips on the Nantahala River and many other unique attractions. Book your spot today for an unforgettable North Carolina vacation!
- Fishing
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Laundry
The Road Less Traveled RV Park
32 milesThis is the straight-line distance on the map. Actual travel distance may vary.Delano, TN
2 Verified ReviewsThe Road Less Traveled offers a welcoming environment with a canopy of oak trees that create privacy, shade, and allow you to feel all the comforts of being right at home! Located just across the street from the Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park. The Ocoee River hosted the whitewater slalom events in the 1996 Olympic Games and the Hiwassee River offers a host of fishing opportunities as well as rafting and tubing as well. If the great outdoors is your thing you will find fishing, rafting, hiking, biking, hunting, and so much more within minutes of The Road Less Traveled RV Park! Book your spot today.
- Dog Park
- Playground
- Bathrooms
- Showers
Notchy Creek Campground
33 milesThis is the straight-line distance on the map. Actual travel distance may vary.Vonore, TN
21 Verified ReviewsNotchy Creek Campground features the best combination of amenities for comfort and natural beauty. Located along the Little Tennessee River, you can enjoy ample fishing, tubing, kayaking, and more! The campground offers 51 sites with four tent sites. Whether it’s a lakefront tent space for two for the weekend or a large, cool shaded spot for your RV and the whole family, you’ll be sure to find the perfect option at Notchy Creek Campground!
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Boat Launch
- Bathrooms
- General Store
- Dump Station
- Garbage
Rose Creek Campground & Cabins
37 milesThis is the straight-line distance on the map. Actual travel distance may vary.Franklin, NC
29 Verified ReviewsSecluded within a lush, serene valley surrounded by beautiful mountains and landscapes, Rose Creek Campground and Cabins in Macon County, North Carolina offers a seasonal place to relax and unwind! Open April through November!
- Pool
- Fishing
- Dog Park
- Ice Cream
- Live Music
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Internet Access
- General Store
- Special Events
Lotterdale Cove Campground
42 milesThis is the straight-line distance on the map. Actual travel distance may vary.Greenback, TN
46 Verified ReviewsLotterdale Cove Campground is located in Greenback, Tennessee. They offer both wooded and lakefront sites, with 90 RV sites and three tent sites. Head out on the water with their accessible boat ramp, enjoy the day fishing or stay and relax at their swimming beach. In the evening, sit back and relish in spectacular sunsets right from your campsite. Onsite they offer a mini-convenience store, bathhouses, and free Wi-Fi. Lotterdale Cove Campground is the perfect peaceful escape on the Little Tennessee River!
- Beach
- Fishing
- Boat Launch
- Volleyball
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Internet Access
- General Store
- Dump Station
Smoky Mountain Campground
42 milesThis is the straight-line distance on the map. Actual travel distance may vary.Bryson City, NC
20 Verified ReviewsSmoky Mountain Campground offers a variety of sites in a beautiful location in North Carolina. Choose from cabins, tent sites, trailer sites, and more. Deep Creek General Store has what you need for all your basic camping and recreational needs; including creek shoes, children's shoes, and swim shorts. Enjoy the 16 different flavors of Blue Bell hand dipped ice cream available on site. In Bryson City you'll also find several grocery stores and restaurants for your dining pleasure. Don't forget to go tubing while you stay. Book your spot today!
- Waterfront
- Ice Cream
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- General Store
- Pavilion
Sun Retreats Nantahala
46 milesThis is the straight-line distance on the map. Actual travel distance may vary.Sylva, NC
6 Verified ReviewsFind your home away from home in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains at Sun Retreats Nantahala. Nantahala is an ideal base camp for the Blue Ridge Parkway, Biltmore House, Great Smoky Mountain Train Adventures, Dollywood, and many other festivals and attractions. Like fishing? Anglers with a North Carolina fishing license will enjoy fishing in the two streams and stocked pond. Everyone will love the potlucks, holiday cookouts, ice cream socials, and recreational activities. Book your stay in the Great Smoky Mountains today!
- Pool
- Fishing
- Playground
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Internet Access
- Garbage
- Laundry
- Pavilion
Yarberry Campground
48 milesThis is the straight-line distance on the map. Actual travel distance may vary.Lenoir City, TN
107 Verified ReviewsWhen you stay at Yarberry Campground in Loudoun County, you're staying in "The Lakeway to the Smokies". Nestled along the shores of Fort Loudoun Lake, you'll have stunning views from just about every site. Enjoy the spacious and level sites to accommodate RV's and tents and the two spotless bathhouses are air conditioned and heated for year-round comfort. You'll be offered "Honey Wagon" service in addition to the easily accessible dump station to make sure your stay is as comfortable as possible. Yarberry also has a wide range of rental watercraft, from pontoons to paddle-boards. Book your spot today!
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Volleyball
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Pavilion
Cove Creek RV Resorts
49 milesThis is the straight-line distance on the map. Actual travel distance may vary.Sevierville, TN
54 Verified ReviewsCove Creek RV Resort offers luxury RV living with an unencumbered view of Cove Mountain in the peaceful Smoky Mountain area known as Wears Valley, right between Pigeon Forge and Townsend TN. Whether you're looking to relax on site, or take on all the amazing activities in the area, you can do it at Cove Creek RV Resort. Book your stay today to make memories that will last a lifetime.
- Pool
- Fishing
- Cable TV
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Internet Access
- General Store
- Garbage
- Laundry
- Booking a camping trip has never been easier.
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