4.2695 reviewsPrice
$13 - $25/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
10 campsites
Season
Open seasonally from...
Cell
No Service
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Price
$13 - $25/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
10 campsites
Season
Open seasonally from...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
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8820 Lake Logan Road, Canton, NC 28716
Anglers, swimmers, and leaf-peepers who pack an air mattress and arrive Friday morning to snag one of 10 first-come sites. Trout fishing in the West Fork, cold August swimming holes, and Middle Prong Wilderness trail access all reward the 16-mile drive from Canton.
No showers, no potable water onsite, no cell signal, and sites squeezed close enough that a neighbor's 6am departure wakes the whole row. Longer stays or groups needing privacy will feel the squeeze fast.
Reference information about Sunburst Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Located in Pisgah National Forest on NC 215, Sunburst Campground was once a logging camp. Now nine primitive campsites offer quiet camping near the West Fork, Pigeon Rivers. Sites have picnic tables, tent pads, and lantern hooks. Flush toilets in bath house, and firewood available for purchase. This facility also offers a Day Use Fee for picnic area and parking. </p>
The elevation is 2,200 ft. This campground is located on State Rt. 215 (National Scenic Byway); expect some road noise. There is a stream across Rt. 215.
Open April 1 through October 15
From Canton, NC, take State Rt. 215 south 16 miles to campground. An alternative is to take State Rt. 215 (milepost 423) from the Blue Ridge Parkway north 8.6 miles to campground.
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Fall is the clear winner here. Daytime highs settle into the 50s and 60s from late September through October, with nights dipping into the 30s and 40s. Maples and oaks turn crimson and gold, trout fishing picks up in cooler water, and the campground stays surprisingly quiet even on peak-color weekends. Summer brings afternoon thunderstorms and occasional humidity. Spring wildflowers arrive early at this elevation. Late-season visitors should pack extra water, as access can become limited.
Fall is described as the clear winner; strong foliage color and favorable temps.
Sunburst Campground in Pisgah National Forest offers basic amenities suitable for primitive camping. The campground features picnic tables, tent pads, lantern hooks, fire rings, and flush toilets located in a bathhouse. Potable water is not available onsite, but there are two water spigots and one threaded spigot. Firewood can be purchased, and trash disposal facilities are provided. Several user reviews highlight the site’s cleanliness and the attentiveness of hosts, Kim and Ronnie.
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