Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest!

Campsite in Penrose

Immerse yourself in nature at this campsite, nestled near Dupont State Forest and Pisgah National Forest. Enjoy a picnic table, fire ring, on-demand hot water shower house and Porta Jons nearby. Hike or bike through scenic trails with waterfalls and explore Brevard or Historic Downtown Hendersonville for unique shops and restaurants.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Parking available
Mountain view

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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About this property

Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest!

Picnic table, fire ring, brand new on-demand hot water shower house and clean Porta Jons! This site is spacious, closest to the shower and closest to the exit for an early start! 3 miles from beautiful Dupont State Forest, where you will find miles of hiking, horseback and mountain bike trails with a waterfall around every bend. Turn the other direction out of the campground and in ten minutes you will enter Pisgah National Forest, with more breathtaking views and gifts of Nature! You are within 15 minutes of Brevard, N.C. or Historic Downtown Hendersonville, N.C. with unique shops and first-class restaurants! Come, enjoy the southern Blue Ridge Mountains and make your story a part of our story!

Property amenities

Parking and transport

Car required
Parking on site

Bedrooms

Bedroom

Bathroom

1 bathroom

Laundry

Laundromat nearby

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

In a rural location
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
On a river

Things to do

Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours 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)

Similar properties

Pet-friendly

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

Policies

Special check-in instructions

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

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

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

Vrbo Property

Campsite #5! Tent Camping Near Dupont State Forest! Penrose

Campsite #5! Tent Camping Near Dupont State Forest! Campsite

About the area

Penrose, NC

What's nearby

High Falls - 12 min drive - 8.9 km
Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park - 18 min drive - 12.2 km
Brevard College - 19 min drive - 17.6 km
Brevard Music Center - 23 min drive - 20.2 km
Fred W. Symmes Chapel - 26 min drive - 26.6 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - ‬13 min drive
‪Tasty Weasel Taproom - ‬13 min drive
‪Blue Ridge Pizza Company - ‬12 min drive
‪The Salty Landing - ‬12 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest!?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest! on 9 Nov 2025 start from NZ$93.71, 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 #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest! located?

Situated on a river, 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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Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

2.0

Eco-friendliness

6.0

Property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Keith

15 Oct 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication

The only toilet facilities was a porta potty which smelled and looked like it had not been emptied in months. Shower did not have a way to lock the door of the only shower, to keep others out. We did not have cell phone reception because of the mountains and no way to contact the owner. No one was around to check us in.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dee S.

16 Nov 2020

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

Nice location, easy to find

Scott was pleasant and easy to contact. The property was clean and we felt safe.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

10 Aug 2020

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

Camping for DuPont mountain biking

Camping right along the River was beautiful. Excellent service and clean bathrooms. Easy check in and out.

10/10 Excellent

Nichole K.

21 Jun 2020

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

Great little camping spot!

Great little place to prop up a tent! The location is perfect - 15 minutes from town and Blue Ridge Parkway access. The owner is incredibly nice and accommodating. The campsite itself was big and clean. The garden and creek were nice additions!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brian Z.

10 Jun 2020

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

Nice campground

I've stayed here 3 times, and it's always a pleasure. There was only 1 other group camping here last weekend, and they were nice and quiet. All we could hear at night were the occasional car on the road and the animal sounds from a nearby pasture. I'll definitely stay here again. Only downsides are the service fee when you book the reservation (which basically doubles the price of a 1-night stay), and the proximity to the road leads to a lot of road noise when there is traffic.

10/10 Excellent

Zachary D.

1 Jun 2020

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

Super easy

It is exactly what is advertised, I need a spot to throw up a tent for the night and it fulfilled exactly what it needed. I do wish the service fee wasn't as much as the site fee. Without Covid causing limited sites in the area I would have most likely stayed somewhere else.

Stayed 1 night in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M., Biscoe, united states

14 Oct 2019

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

Great weekend

Great weekend in the smokies. Very easy to book, check in and all around good experience. Doug was very helpful. Campsite was very close to Du Pont State Forest.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019