Curtis Creek Campground (Nc)
Curtis Creek Campground (Nc) is a national forest campground in North Carolina. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 35.67610, -82.19920
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Horseback Riding, Visitor Center, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 828-652-2144
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Curtis Creek Campground (Nc)
Overview Curtis Creek Campground is nestled in the mountains at the base of the Blue Ridge just minutes from the quaint town of Old Fort and less than an hour from the popular city of Asheville. Located in the first tract of National Forest land in the eastern US at the site of an old Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) camp, the campground is surrounded by old growth forests and roaring trout streams. The gravel road through the campground ascends to the Blue Ridge Parkway, providing easy access to the Mount Mitchell area. Recreation Visitors to the campground can enjoy a variety of activities including fishing, swimming, day hiking, picnicking, and scenic driving. Curtis Creek is well known for its excellent trout fishing. Swimming holes along the creek provide wading opportunities on hot summer days. History buffs will enjoy exploring the remains of the old CCC buildings surrounding the campground. Two Forest Service trails depart from the campground. The Hickory Branch trail provides a short (approximately 1/2 mile) hike to a series of waterfalls, and longer hikes to access the backcountry area around Mackey Mountain. Mackey Mountain and the valley of Mackey Creek contain the largest unbroken tract of old-growth forest in the Pisgah National Forest. The Snooks Nose trail provides a strenuous hike to a ridge with beautiful views, eventually ending at the Blue Ridge Parkway. Many other Forest Service trails are within a short drive of the campground, including Catawba Falls
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- RV Dump · 28 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Suburban Propane · 12 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 19 designated routes (38 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Curtis Creek Campground | National forest campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
| Curtis Creek Campsites | Private campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
| Curtis Creek Roadside Campsites | National forest campground | 2.0 mi | — | — |
| Blue Ridge Parkway Tent | Private campground | 3.7 mi | — | — |
| Blue Ridge Parkway Tent | Free campsite | 3.8 mi | Free | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.