The best dog-friendly RV campgrounds near Black Mountain, North Carolina

If you're looking for an RV-friendly camping experience near Black Mountain, North Carolina that welcomes pets, Hipcamp has over 3,200 options for you to choose from. Starting at just $10 per night, you'll find a variety of campsites that cater to your needs. Some of the top-rated campsites include Starlight Hills (627 reviews), Dark Ridge Hide Out (422 reviews), and Smoky Mountain Mangalitsa Farm (388 reviews). With amenities such as toilets and potable water, and activities like wildlife watching, biking, and climbing, you're sure to have an enjoyable stay.

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Top-rated campgrounds

If you're looking for an RV-friendly camping experience near Black Mountain, North Carolina that welcomes pets, Hipcamp has over 3,200 options for you to choose from. Starting at just $10 per night, you'll find a variety of campsites that cater to your needs. Some of the top-rated campsites include Starlight Hills (627 reviews), Dark Ridge Hide Out (422 reviews), and Smoky Mountain Mangalitsa Farm (388 reviews). With amenities such as toilets and potable water, and activities like wildlife watching, biking, and climbing, you're sure to have an enjoyable stay.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Pause || Eco-Retreat at Aramesh

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30mi from Black Mountain · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Clyde, NC

This no ordinary campground. Pause is an adventure that will feel like you are exploring your own private mountain nature reserve. Aramesh is 120 acres of Blue Ridge heaven with something for every wilderness adventure seeker: unmatched mountain views, lush old growth forests, babbling brooks, and miles of trails for all skill levels. The property starts at 3700 ft altitude, with summit at 4500 ft on the Glades mountain ridge. We have only a few campsites on the vast property, so the wind in the trees and birds will be all you hear. Come and stay with us and be renewed! IMPORTANT: 4WD or AWD is required to access our property. There is a sometimes steep and windy gravel road into Pause. Please make sure your vehicle has 4WD or AWD before you book. Campsites: They are 3/4-1/4 mile from the entrance. Some are accessible by 4WD. There may be some vigorous hiking involved, but the views are worth it. The pads are various sizes. Let us know what the needs of your party are and we can help you choose from the available spots. We also have several more remote “off-menu” sites for those seeking a backpacking adventure - ask for more information if your are interested. Hiking: There are several miles of trails on the property. They range from an easy slope to very strenuous. The entire property is fenced so you won't easily get lost. Your climbing efforts will be amply rewarded by stunning views, especially at sunset. Trail maps are available upon request. On-Site Amenities: we provide a clean porta-potty and running water that is spring fed. We ask that you follow "Leave-No-Trace" procedures during your stay. Off-Site Amenities: If you choose to explore the area : we are a 10 minute drive from I-40 Exit 24. Asheville is 45 minutes away; Waynesville is 25 minutes away. Presnell's Grocery (highly recommended, family-owned store that sells locally farmed products) is 10 minutes away from the property entrance. The Ingles supermarket in Canton is a 15 minute drive. You will find every kind of fast food in that area. There are also several excellent local dining options in Canton, Clyde, and Waynesville which we are happy to recommend to you by request.

2. Forest & Farm Camping Retreat

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44mi from Black Mountain · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Travelers Rest, SC

Visit Whippoorwill Farm, with forest and farm camping near the quaint city of Travelers Rest, on the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains 🌿🐝🏕 - Kid-Friendly and Pet-Friendly 🌿🐾 - Nestled into a little cover near the forest, campsites for for small RV’s, tents, and vans - Includes access to an outdoor toilet and washing station - Walking trails, easy access to the gentle creek (creekside campsites are available for hike-in), and amazing bird watching - Large campfire pit with seating (firewood provided), as well as small campfire circles for each site - Close proximity to Travelers Rest, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and local hiking at Paris Mountain, Jone's Gap, Dupont Forest, and others, mountain biking trails, kayaking on the Green River, and amazing coffee shops and local food. 🌿 Why Stay With Us? An eco-sanctuary in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. We are more than just a campground, we see everything on our land as a part of a living, breathing ecosystem. Reconnect with Nature – Sleep under the stars, explore the forest trails, hunt for native mushrooms, or enjoy the tranquility of the creek. Digital Detox – Unplug, unwind, and reconnect with your loved ones in a natural environment. (Wifi and full cell service is available if you choose.) Pet-Friendly Space – We welcome your furry friends to roam and enjoy nature with you. Eco-Friendly, Low-Impact Retreat – We live in harmony with the land through organic regenerative farming practices, solar energy, and enjoying our aquifer of abundant, high-quality water. 🍄🌻 Experience Farm Life (Optional Add-Ons) Farm-to-Table Freshness: Purchase some of our seasonal, organic veggies to enjoy with your campfire meals. Beehive Observations: Learn about natural beekeeping and the magic of pollination with Danielle, our Bee Keeper. Mushroom Foraging: Discover the beauty and tastiness of the Chanterelle mushrooms (during the rainy summer season) 10 minutes drive to Travelers Rest, 20 min into Greenville, 45 min to Brevard, NC and DuPont Forest or Hendersonville, 55 mins to Asheville, NC.

3. CreekStone in Candler, NC

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24mi from Black Mountain · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Candler, NC

Awesome 360° Mountain Views at CreekStone’s three VISTA360 campsites for small to large RV’s/campers, a tiny home and two tent camping spaces in Candler, North Carolina. Enjoy the mountains and lots of space to roam, hike, pitch horseshoe, enjoy fires in fire pit or simply relax and enjoy the views. All three of the RV/camper spaces have both 30/50 amp electrical power, sewer and water hookup. The tent camping space has toilet facilities, access to water and trash disposal. The tiny home accommodates 2-3 people - perfect for those who want to be close to their camping friends/families but don’t have campers. This property was my childhood home and after retiring, my husband and I moved back to one of the homes on this farm where I grew up. He has since passed and my son, Todd, now helps me maintain the property and assists with ensuring the best experience for our guests. We wanted to offer this space for campers to share the awesome views and this part of North Carolina with others who enjoy nature, outdoors, and all the great things to experience in the surrounding towns. Only a 20 minute drive to Asheville where you can tour Biltmore House, Grove Park, breweries, eat at many great restaurants, enjoy rafting, zip lining and many other outdoor activities. We are 15 minutes from Blue Ridge Parkway with 2-lane, less traveled access road to get there. Bring your bikes and hiking equipment - plenty of room to ride and roam. The old red barn on property has been restored and offers relaxation loft for your enjoyment.

4. Exclusive Mountain Retreat Farm

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2.8mi from Black Mountain · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · Swannanoa, NC

Incredible farm property, tons of wildlife, hiking to a stream in minutes. Old logging trails everywhere date back to the horse a buggy times. Close to Asheville and Black Mountain. Gardens everywhere and Farm animals roam free range. Wild berry bushes are abundant and organic free range fresh eggs available on request.

5. Run Away Ridge

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31mi from Black Mountain · 1 site · Tent, RV · NC

Experience a quiet, secluded, private mountain ridge with long-range views and shade from locust and wild cherry trees. Enjoy the fire pit under the stars in the evening. Conveniently located between Asheville and Waynesville, 3 miles off I-40, but it will feel like you are worlds away. We have a level 10X25 gravel pad to accommodate your RV or tent, with RV electric hookup.

Public campgrounds near Black Mountain

Lake Powhatan nice spot for a relaxing picnic

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Lake Powhatan Campground

19mi from Black Mountain · 85 sites · Tents, RVs · in Pisgah National Forest

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South Mountains Campground

36mi from Black Mountain · 86 sites · Tents, RVs · in South Mountains State Park

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Table Rock Campground

46mi from Black Mountain · 113 sites · Tents, RVs · in Table Rock State Park

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Paris Mountain Campground

48mi from Black Mountain · 36 sites · Tents, RVs · in Paris Mountain State Park

Stories from the community

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Shara

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Forest & Farm Camping Retreat

The campsite down by the creek was great! Really private and well maintained. We had a great stay and will definitely stay again!

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Jack

3 weeks ago

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Forest & Farm Camping Retreat

Mark is the best! Solid spot, far enough from the property.

The firepit made evenings nice and cozy!

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Patti

November 2025

20 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to CreekStone in Candler, NC

The campsites are well maintained with easy access to utilities. The communal barn is exceptional! A perfect place to get away from it all. Cell service is spotty, but the barn has Wi-Fi. Louedith was a great host! We will definitely be back.

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Forest

November 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Pause || Eco-Retreat at Aramesh

We loved camping & eloping at Lijah’s Ridge. What a beautiful, scenic spot. We look forward to returning again and again. Thank you! 😊

Bonnie

November 2025

12 ft pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Run Away Ridge

This is the second time we have stayed at this site. Once in early summer and now late fall. It is one of our favorites. We wanted to try some cooler weather camping to test out some new gear and this was the perfect spot. The leaves were mostly off the trees at the site, but the leaves on the surrounding mountains were still spectacular. I would recommend to anyone looking for views and a beautiful place to camp.

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Ken

October 2025

40 ft fifth wheel

With pets

4 nights at CreekStone in Candler, NC

We had a great time there. Louedith’s place is great. Chris was a gem! We loved that y’all invited us up for some music and we even got to sing some karaoke! Joan had a good walk around the area and we enjoyed church right there in walking distance of our site. But we drove over anyway. We felt so at home! I’m sure we will be going back.

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Rosa

October 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Run Away Ridge

Very peaceful and relaxing spot. Had it all to myself. Felt safe too as I was camping alone with my dog. Town is close so that’s a plus. Got to see coyotes while I was driving down the mountain one morning and saw a few pileated woodpeckers among tons of other birds and wildlife. I had and amazing much needed trip. Would definitely camp here again.

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Naomi

October 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Run Away Ridge

This is a perfect little private camping spot with a beautiful sunrise view and dog friendly. We will be back!!

Leena

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pause || Eco-Retreat at Aramesh

Lijah's Ridge - beautiful views ! We enjoyed our stay here - and loved the drive up to location. The description for site was accurate - and I might say that this site would be perfect for tents and group of people. We have a roof top tent -so we parked just in front of the tree stumps. Weather was gorgeous - made fire, purchased some wood as part of camp site. Recommending ! Note: This is in description, but can be easily missed. Campers on site above will park in same area, and if you have a rooftop tent - someone maybe parked quite close to you. It did not bother us - but FYI.

Kelli

October 2025

25 ft travel trailer

5 nights at CreekStone in Candler, NC

We enjoyed how quiet and peaceful it was. Louedith was very responsive and when we had an issue with our sewer hose she and her husband responded immediately and tried to help remedy our situation. We enjoyed exploring trails and waterfalls in the Pisgah National Forest. Would definitely stay here again.

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jackie

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at Run Away Ridge

We had such a a relaxing time on Jill and Fara's land. The communication was great... Directions led us right there with no problem! The views were breathtaking with the leaves changing. We had plenty of room... We had tents. The electric was a absolute plus! We had perfect cell service! It was close the the Blue Ridge Pkwy which was beautiful during peak foliage. Feels far away but your close to grocery and gas. It was a quick drive to get to Maggie Valley. Had a great experience!!

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Deena

October 2025

23 ft travel trailer

4 nights at CreekStone in Candler, NC

We love this spot! It is convenient to both Asheville and Waynesville but has the peace and quiet of the country. The views of the mountains are wonderful. We camped in a 23’ travel trailer and had plenty of space for truck and trailer. Site 1 is next to the Airbnb but everyone has plenty of privacy with the way they both are situated and a privacy wall that has been built between the 2. Site 1 is gravel and well packed and very level. He didn’t have to do much more than pull in and park. Hook ups are good but a longer water hose (50’) may be needed. The barn is charming and gives another hang out space when you don’t want go go nowhere but don’t want to be in the camper. Louedith is a wonderful host. She is very welcoming and genuinely wants you to enjoy your stay. We will be back.

Morning visitor looking for head scratches.

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Allen

October 2025

6 ft pop-up camper

3 nights at Pause || Eco-Retreat at Aramesh

This campsite was exactly what I needed. I brought my trailer with a rooftop tent and it fit into the space perfectly. The mountain views were incredible, and the dark skies made it ideal for astrophotography which is just what I was hoping for. The porta potty was super clean, which was a huge relief for my daughter. We had a few friendly horses wander over to say hello at our site looking for head scratches. Getting there does require a 4x4 or all wheel drive, so keep that in mind. The site did have a fire ring and a swing hanging from a tree, which we loved. Jessie, who works there, was amazing with my daughter and she let her help brush the horses and really helped her get over her fear of them. It was one of those trips that just perfect from start to finish.

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Marcy

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Forest & Farm Camping Retreat

We loved our little campsite. My grandkids first camping trip and they can’t wait to go again

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dakota

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Run Away Ridge

it was a beautiful trip and the scenery was amazing!! i loved how remote it was and the host was nice! thank yall!

Blake

October 2025

16 ft car

2 nights at Run Away Ridge

Really enjoyed my two nights at this site. Property is well kept and tucked away on top of a mountain with good views!

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Emily

October 2025

50 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to CreekStone in Candler, NC

Very welcoming hosts! Beautiful views and very peaceful area. We would definitely visit again!

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Emma

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pause || Eco-Retreat at Aramesh

Do not hesitate to book this site, absolutely stunning and the pictures (although gorgeous) couldn’t compare to how beautiful this site really is. We saw a couple other great sites on our way up to this one but this is definitely the one to pick. Private, with 360 views. And the horses were an amazing addition to this little relaxing retreat :) One of the greatest experiences I’ve had camping. 4wd is definitely a must

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Chelsea

September 2025

21 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Run Away Ridge

Our stay at Jill and Fara’s land was extremely peaceful! We were able to let our dogs roam free and they had a blast. We took advantage of the fire pit and brought recliners to enjoy the view. Highly recommend if you’re looking for something outside of the city.

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Joe

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Pause || Eco-Retreat at Aramesh

What a beautiful campsite, with 180 degree views across the mountains! My kids particularly enjoyed the visits from the horses and the swing on the big walnut tree :)