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Curtis Creek Campground (Nc)
3 mi north of Old Fort, NC · No signal at camp
About Curtis Creek Campground (Nc)
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. 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…
- Managed by: National Forests in North Carolina, Pisgah National Forest
- Where: 3 mi north of Old Fort, NC · 35.6761, -82.1992
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snooks Nose | Hiking | 0.8 mi | 4.1 mi |
| Hickory Branch | Hiking | 1.0 mi | 1.6 mi |
| Meadows Loop | Hiking | 1.8 mi | 1.1 mi |
| Lead Mine Gap | Hiking | 1.8 mi | 2.3 mi |
| Salt Gap Connector | Horse | 1.9 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Foundation | Hiking | 1.9 mi | 0.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 23.2 mi
Propane: 12.3 mi
Camps nearby
- Curtis Creek Campground 1 mi
- Dispersed spot · 5 mi N of Old Fort 1.3 mi
- Dispersed spot · 6 mi N of Old Fort 3.2 mi
- Blue Ridge Parkway Tent 3.8 mi
- BPW 4.2 mi
- Dispersed spot · 4 mi N of Montreat 4.5 mi