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Comment on Camping On The Decline by admin

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:18:42 +0000

HI Bryan,
You are correct in stating camping was actually on a upswing, I mentioned that in another post, but I was concerned about the National Parks and the decline of visitors.
I have some great memories of Smokemount, including a black bear sharing my tent. Thanks for the comment!

Comment on Camping On The Decline by bryan

bryan — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:18:30 +0000

I do not agree with the article, camping the past year has had an upswing, maybe visitors are down in the national parks, but state and local plus private parks are up. I recenlty camped at Smokemount, it was full, no I will say most state and private campgronds are way nicer, all have more to offer…But If you want seculusion Smokemount was great, but very different than back in the 70’s, then it was busier..

Comment on Contact us by mark

mark — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:30:12 +0000

Hi Christy,
Without knowing where you will be close to, its a little hard to give advice. If it were closer to springtime theres some great places like that in and around the Mtns. You could checkout the NC Mtn to sea trail, hike a little bit of it, or S Carolinas Palmetto Trail. Covers over half the state and also goes to the coast. It you narrow it down, holler back at me. Have fun!

Comment on Contact us by Christy

Christy — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:41:41 +0000

My boyfriend and I are looking for a nice camping/hiking stop that is somewhat secluded in NC or SC. We are trying to stay away from the family and RV sites. Preferably near a body of water. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!

Comment on Where is a good place for tent camping in middle to eastern North Carolina? by Kestrel

Kestrel — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:55:59 +0000

Grandfather Mtn is tops
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Comment on Where is a good place for tent camping in middle to eastern North Carolina? by sunnycamp

sunnycamp — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:30:59 +0000

mmocksville they have a lake and a small water park, and a huge pool they have all kind of activities planned
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Comment on Can anyone tell about some nice secluded Camping in North Carolina? by elle

elle — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:21:52 +0000

http://www.smokymtnmall.com/mall/gsmnpcampgrounds.html
heres the link to the back country camping to get the specifics of whats available.a correction to the above directions is cades cove not cove creek

Comment on Can anyone tell about some nice secluded Camping in North Carolina? by admin

admin — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:43:44 +0000

Thanks Elle,
That sounds like a great place to get away from it all!!

Comment on Can anyone tell about some nice secluded Camping in North Carolina? by elle

elle — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 02:24:19 +0000

cataloochee camp ground has elk wandering near and you can bring a horse to camp .or rent one near by .follow I-40 w from asheville take exit 23 take your first R. coves creek rd follow it 11 miles. awesome beauty,fishing,hiking horse trails etc.state maintained.

Comment on Can anyone tell about some nice secluded Camping in North Carolina? by waswisgirl1

waswisgirl1 — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:11:59 +0000

I've camped at many of the NC State parks, I'll tell you my favorites: http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/ncmap.html

NC Mountains: Mount Mitchell (gorgeous but only a very few campsites available plus hiking) or New River (right on the river, of course)
NC North Central: Hanging Rock (camping, lake)
NC South Central: Raven Rock (camping, hiking, on a river)
NC Coast: Carolina Beach (camping, on the intracoastal)

You can also camp in the Mountains in the Great Smoky Mtns National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, or at the coast at Hattaras National Seashore: http://www.nps.gov/state/nc/

Here's general information about NC (look at the "Where to Stay" link and beside "Find" select "Camping"): http://www.visitnc.com/

Have fun!
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