The best waterside campgrounds near Murphy, North Carolina

Murphy pulls in campers looking for waterside escapes, and you’ll have your pick with over 2,500 local options that put you right by creeks, lakes, and rivers. Average prices run around $42 a night, but you can snag a spot for as little as $10. Top picks like Lil Snowbird Farm Primitive Camping (530 reviews), Chattooga Belle Farm Lakeside (374 reviews), and Eads Bluff Farm (282 reviews) get high marks from campers. You’ll find sites where you can swim, fish, or just watch for herons and otters gliding by. Most campsites here welcome pets, allow campfires, and offer showers—so you won’t have to rough it unless you want to. If you’re after a waterside stay in Murphy, you’re set.

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1. Camping in the woods in Ocoee

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(54)

38mi from Murphy · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · Ocoee, TN

The Farm on Federal is a beautiful 11 acre property in the heart of Ocoee, Tennessee! Park your RV, camper, camper van or even tent camp on our beautiful forested farm. You will have access to many different kinds of sites on our property. We offer full hookup RV sites as well as camper van and car camping sites and even rustic tent campsites! We raise rotationally-grazed, beyond-organic, forest-fed and pasture raised chicken eggs, meat chickens, pork and lamb. Peak into our small-scale farming operation! You will be in the middle of Ocoee - close to all kinds of water adventures on the Ocoee or Hiwassee River and Parksville Lake. We do offer kayak and tube rentals as well as a shuttle service to the river! There is also lots of land adventures like hiking, mountain biking and much more in the Cherokee National Forest. Also located only 15 minutes from downtown Cleveland and 45 minutes from downtown Chattanooga. We offer a full hook up as well as sewer dumping station for a small fee, fast Wifi, fire wood, fresh farm products, as well as from scratch sourdough products/baked goods/other tasty treats and much more! For more information, you can view our website. Other Things to Note: While we have well behaved and calm animals, this is not a petting zoo. Please do not approach the animals. Also, all fences are hot, meaning electrified and on... do not touch!

2. Drifting Meadows

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(13)

28mi from Murphy · 99 sites · Lodging · Tellico Plains, TN

Hello! We are Drifting Meadows. A small community located just shy of three hours from Atlanta. Nestled in TN. Not far from Chattanooga and Knoxville. We strive to hold art events, educational seminars, weddings, corporate get-aways and much more. We look forward to hearing from you. Learn more about this land:Hello! We are Drifting Meadows. A small community located just shy of three hours from Atlanta. Nestled in the Tennessee mountains. Not far from Chattanooga and Knoxville. Primitive camp spots "with community campfire" available with quick access to nearby waterfalls, a lake, and many hiking trailheads. You can also get into town to see live bluegrass bands on the weekends or stop by the local bakery for some amazing fresh food selections. We provide fire wood and portable toilets. Please note that we are off grid so we request that you use all degradable products if possible. (shower supplies are provided). Also, we do request that any trash/recycling products are taken with you when you leave. Looking forward to hosting you.

Murphy pulls in campers looking for waterside escapes, and you’ll have your pick with over 2,500 local options that put you right by creeks, lakes, and rivers. Average prices run around $42 a night, but you can snag a spot for as little as $10. Top picks like Lil Snowbird Farm Primitive Camping (530 reviews), Chattooga Belle Farm Lakeside (374 reviews), and Eads Bluff Farm (282 reviews) get high marks from campers. You’ll find sites where you can swim, fish, or just watch for herons and otters gliding by. Most campsites here welcome pets, allow campfires, and offer showers—so you won’t have to rough it unless you want to. If you’re after a waterside stay in Murphy, you’re set.