Highest-rated campgrounds in the Asheville area by visitors

Camping is a favorite leisure activity among Americans of all stripes. According to KOA's 2025 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality report, the number of camping households in the United States has increased by 67% over the last decade. As of this year, 1 in 4 leisure trips involves camping.

When planning a camping trip, many factors must be considered, including the amenities. Car camping usually means driving up to your campsite, which allows campers to haul a few more amenities to the campgrounds. These sites may offer electrical outlets, public restrooms (including showers), and a grill or fire pit for cooking. RV camping and cabin rentals may also have these amenities within their units.

On the other side, backcountry or primitive camping usually involves hiking into a campsite with few to no amenities. For example, at primitive sites, campers may need equipment light enough to carry to their campgrounds. They may also need to hang toiletries to keep wildlife away and treat their drinking water.

The National Park Service manages campgrounds inside 130 park units across the United States. Each state also manages parks with campgrounds, and there are a myriad of privately-owned campgrounds, too. According to the Camping & Outdoor Hospitality report, more than half of people tend to camp within 150 miles of their home, but there are endless options for where and how to camp.

People typically must reserve a campsite ahead of time—up to a year in advance for some of the most popular sites. To help you get a head start on planning, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated campgrounds in the Asheville area using data from Yelp as of Aug. 19, 2025. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

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Asheville East KOA

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#13. Asheville East KOA

- Rating: 3.0/5 (75 reviews)
- Address: 2708 Hwy 70 East Swannanoa, North Carolina
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp

Black Forest Family Camping Resort

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#12. Black Forest Family Camping Resort

- Rating: 3.1/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 280 Summer Road Cedar Mountain, North Carolina
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Rutledge Lake RV Park

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#11. Rutledge Lake RV Park

- Rating: 3.3/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 125 Jillian Trl Fletcher, North Carolina
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp

Mountain Stream RV Park

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#10. Mountain Stream RV Park

- Rating: 3.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 6954 Buck Creek Road Marion, North Carolina
- Categories: RV Parks, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Asheville-West KOA

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#9. Asheville-West KOA

- Rating: 3.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 309 Wiggins Road Candler, North Carolina
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp

Asheville Glamping

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#8. Asheville Glamping

- Rating: 3.8/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Campgrounds, Hotels, Vacation Rentals
- Read more on Yelp

Campfire Lodgings

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#7. Campfire Lodgings

- Rating: 3.8/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 116 Appalachian Vlg Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Lake Powhatan Recreational Area

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#6. Lake Powhatan Recreational Area

- Rating: 3.9/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 375 Wesley Branch Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Lakes, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Mama Gertie's Hideaway Campground

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#5. Mama Gertie's Hideaway Campground

- Rating: 4.0/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 15 Uphill Road Swannanoa, North Carolina
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp

Outdoor Adventure Retreats

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#4. Outdoor Adventure Retreats

- Rating: 4.1/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 3772 Green River Cove Road Saluda, North Carolina
- Categories: Campgrounds, Rafting/Kayaking, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp

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Creekwood Farm Rv Park

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#3. Creekwood Farm Rv Park

- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 4696 Jonathan Creek Road Waynesville, North Carolina
- Categories: RV Parks, Campgrounds, Fishing
- Read more on Yelp

Four Paws Kingdom Campground

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#2. Four Paws Kingdom Campground

- Rating: 4.7/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 335 Lazy Creek Drive Rutherfordton, North Carolina
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Pisgah National Forest

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#1. Pisgah National Forest

- Rating: 4.8/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 1600 Pisgah Hwy Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
- Categories: Hiking, Campgrounds, Parks
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Madison Troyer, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 199 metros.