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Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest!

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On the picturesque bank of Crab Creek, Serenity on Crab Creek offers a peaceful retreat. Panoramic views of Blue Ridge Mountain farms and mountains await you, along with new amenities like an on-demand hot water shower house and picnic tables.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

The current price is AU$85
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept

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About this property

Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest!

Picnic table, fire ring, new on-demand hot water shower house and clean Porta-Jons! This spacious site rests directly on the bank of Crab Creek, with a panoramic view of a Blue Ridge Mountain farm across the creek, and the mountains beyond. 3 miles from the most visited State Forest in the United States, Dupont State Forest! Here you will find miles of beautiful hiking, horseback and mountain biking trails, with a magnificent waterfall around every bend. Go the other direction out of the campground and travel less than 10 minutes to the entrance to Pisgah National Forest, with more scenic waterfalls and views! 10 minutes to Brevard, N.C. or fifteen minutes to Historic Downtown Hendersonville, N.C. with unique shops and first class restaurants offer you so many options for your day-trip!

Property amenities

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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
On-site 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Campsite #3! Tent Camping Near Dupont State Forest! Penrose
Campsite #3! Tent Camping Near Dupont State Forest! Campsite

About the area

Penrose is home to this campsite. Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Transylvania Heritage Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Mineral and Lapidary Museum and Team ECCO Ocean Center and Aquarium. Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Johnson Farm are also worth visiting.
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Map
Penrose, NC

What's nearby

  • High Falls - 12 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park - 18 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Brevard College - 19 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Brevard Music Center - 23 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Fred W. Symmes Chapel - 26 min drive - 26.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tasty Weasel Taproom - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ridge Pizza Company - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Landing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sora Japanese Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪El Chapala - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest!?

As of 1 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! on 4 Sept 2025 start from AU$85.07, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! located?

Situated in Penrose, this campsite is within 9 miles (15 km) of French Broad River, High Falls and Davidson River. Sideways Farm & Brewery and Etowah Valley Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Wonderful Night at the Backyard Campground

Our group had the Backyard Campground all to ourselves on a wonderful Friday evening. Doug (owner) met us at the entrance and gave us a quick tour before pointing us back towards our campsites. We thoroughly enjoyed the riverside sites overlooking his neighbor's beautiful farm. Firewood was provided and the portable restrooms were sparklingly clean. Would love to come back and stay again next time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Quiet and Nice Campground

We were able to have great communication with the hosts Scott and Lynn, and Scott was there to meet us and give a quick lay of the land. We had a nice spot near the creek basically to ourselves and were able to have a great spot near DuPont and Pisgah bike trails! Definitely would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cesia W.

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

Secluded and Peaceful

Doug (the owner) was very kind and friendly. Our campsite was by a small creek and there were farm animals across the creek like cows, chickens, and horses. Very beautiful. Loved waking up in the morning to hear cows mooing and roosters crowing. It was a very nice getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019