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Camping for fishing in North Carolina
43 camps in North Carolina that list fishing or mention it in their description. The best camping months are Apr–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 83°F and lows near 62°F.
Best areas for fishing
- Around Murphy10 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Etowah10 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Wilkesboro6 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Albemarle5 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Marion5 camps for fishing within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in North Carolina are good for fishing?
43 camps that list fishing or mention it in their description; 2 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Apr–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 83°F and lows near 62°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 77% also offer hiking, 53% also offer swimming, 47% also offer boating & paddling.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open fishing in North CarolinaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Rocky Bluff CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalRocky Bluff Campground offers solitude in a wooded setting located just 3 miles south of the quaint town of Hot Springs and the majestic French Broad River. The campground is conviently…
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Black Mountain CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBlack Mountain Campground sits in the shadow of Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak in the eastern U.S. and borders the South Toe River. Black Mountain is a mecca for the outdoor enthusiast.
View camp →- Carolina Hemlocks Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · 2,762 ft · Cell signal
Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area campsites are cool-misty havens under an abundance of hemlock and hardwood shade. The South Toe River runs nearby with opportunities to fish, tube and swim.
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Boomer Park ShelterFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBoomer Park Shelter is located in Boomer Park at W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir in northwestern North Carolina.
View camp →- Oyster Point CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Oyster Point Campground is situated on the Intercoastal Waterway and is the trailhead for the 21-mile Neusiok Trail. The trail meanders through cypress swamps, loblolly pines and vast bogs…
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Curtis Creek Campground (Nc)Federal campground · Reservable · No cell signalCurtis 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.…
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W. Kerr Scott Visitor Assistance Center Conference RoomFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThe Visitor Assistance Center conference room is located beside the dam at W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in northwestern North Carolina.
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Balsam Lake LodgeFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBalsam Lake Lodge is nestled in the center of the 39,000-acre Roy Taylor Forest within the Nantahala National Forest. The lodge overlooks Balsam Lake and offers spectacular mountain views.
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