Underrated Destinations
Hidden Gem Campgrounds in North Carolina
Discover North Carolina's best-kept secrets. 17 exceptional campgrounds with fewer crowds and authentic experiences.
Why these campgrounds? Each hidden gem has a sentiment score of 4.4+ from verified reviews, but fewer overall visitors. They're loved by those who find them.
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Featured Campgrounds
Handpicked destinations that define the region
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Hurricane Creek Horse & Primitive Campground
Franklin · National Forests in North Carolina
4.9(28 reviews)
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Cheoah Point Cabin 2
Robbinsville · National Forests in North Carolina
4.9(32 reviews)
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Cataloochee Group Camp
Waynesville · Great Smoky Mountains National Park
4.8(31 reviews)
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More Hidden Gems in North Carolina
Discover 14 additional underrated campgrounds
Kuykendall Group Camp
Brevard · National Forests in North Carolina
4.7(34)
Gorges State Park
Sapphire, NC
4.7(49)
Appletree Group Campground
Franklin · National Forests in North Carolina
4.7(29)
White Pine South Group Camp
Pisgah Forest · National Forests in North Carolina
4.8(29)
Cove Creek Lower Group Camp
Pisgah Forest · National Forests in North Carolina
4.7(28)
Cheoah Point Cabin 1
Robbinsville · National Forests in North Carolina
4.7(29)
Cataloochee Horse Camp
Waynesville · Great Smoky Mountains National Park
4.7(34)
Harmon Den Campground
Mars Hill · National Forests in North Carolina
4.6(38)
South Mountains State Park
Connelly Springs
4.6(42)
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