The city of Asheville, located in North Carolina and adjacent to the Blue Ridge Mountains, is home to some of the best Western NC campgrounds. Plus, the Asheville area is brimming with countless fun activities and new areas to explore.

Campgrounds in Asheville are gateways to both the natural world — including the Appalachian Trail — and the charms of a bustling city. Asheville is known for its artistic wonders captured in galleries, historic museums, and local gardens.

For those looking to get the best of both worlds, here are some of the best campgrounds in Asheville.

Campfire Lodgings Campground

Campfire Lodgings features over 100 acres of forest to explore, as well as mountains to hike and enjoy. The campground even offers mountaintop camping at elevations of over 2,000 feet!

The cozy cliff houses are built in tandem with the nature that surrounds them, while still providing all the comforts of modern-day life. You'll get wifi, baths, washers and dryers, and even cable TV — all atop a mountain!

For those who prefer something a little closer to earth, Campfire Lodgings provides other forms of accommodation, including cabins (big enough for five), tents, and yurts. However, all forms of accommodation have different characteristics and features.

The lodging also offers countless activities to suit many personalities: horseback riding, hiking, skiing, catch-and-release fishing, and even small weddings.

Reservations ahead of time are encouraged to ensure every part of your experience works out as planned.

Asheville Bear Creek RV Park and Campground

Asheville Bear Creek Campground location is convenient to I-40, I-240, and I-26. It offers play areas for children, which makes it a great campsite for families, and it can also accommodate dogs with designated dog-walking areas.

Asheville Bear Creek offers various forms of accommodation, including RV parking, Pull Behind & Through sites, and — for those who are looking for a more old-fashioned experience — tents.

This campground is committed to ensuring a smooth experience for everyone, with special discounts for those who make reservations in advance. The attentive customer service is top-notch.

Bear Creek features many amenities you hope to find at a Western NC campground, including wifi, well-kept bathhouses, and laundry facilities.

It is no surprise that it is often rated the best Asheville campground by visitors.

Lake Powhatan

Enjoy the great outdoors without compromising the conveniences and comforts of home at the Lake Powhatan Campsite. You can pick from 12 custom and fully equipped canvas platform tents for a glamping experience in the middle of the national forest.

The regular campsites are all close to the lake and accessible on foot, arranged in four shady loops. The bathhouse facilities have flush toilets and hot showers. Plus, the site offers picnic tables, tent pads, lantern posts, and campfire rings with grills. Have an RV? Full hookup sites are available.

The campground is located on the shores of Lake Powhatan in a densely forested area just 10 minutes from Asheville. At 2,200 feet above sea level, Lake Powhatan National Forest has mile-high peaks, tumbling waterfalls, and slopes densely covered in hardwood and coniferous forests.

It is a lovely spot to spend a weekend (or longer) while still being just down the road from everything Asheville has to offer. You can swim, hike, bird watch, fish, and ride your mountain bike all day, then head to the city for a nice dinner or cocktails in the evening!

Start Planning Your Trip to Asheville

Choosing your daily activities may be tough with so much on offer in Asheville, but finding the right campground should be a breeze with this list of the best Western NC campgrounds!

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