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Campsite #1 !! Private Tent Camping near Dupont!

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Property grounds - 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.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Mountain view

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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 transportation

  • Car required

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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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Property grounds
"Coop-Ahhh Cabana" ! "Glammock" campsite near Dupont State Forest!
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Mountain view
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 8 reviews
"Coop-Ahhh Cabana" ! "Glammock" campsite near Dupont State Forest!

Policies

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

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
Onsite 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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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

About the neighborhood

Map
NC, Penrose

What's nearby

  • French Broad River - 6 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Davidson River - 11 min drive - 14.3 km
  • High Falls - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Etowah Valley Golf Club - 13 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Brevard College - 15 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

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

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Campsite #1 !! Private Tent Camping near Dupont! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Tim R., Nokomis, FL

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

Great views..

Loved the setting!

10/10 Excellent

Oleg C.

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

Good place to stay

Cool place

10/10 Excellent

Caleb S.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura W., Fayetteville, NC

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I really enjoyed the place! we’ll be coming back here :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marcus E.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in May 2021