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Camping for swimming in North Carolina
26 camps in North Carolina that list swimming or mention it in their description. The best camping months are Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In June expect highs near 84°F and lows near 61°F.
Best areas for swimming
- Around Wilkesboro6 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Albemarle5 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Lake Lure5 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Asheville4 camps for swimming within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in North Carolina are good for swimming?
26 camps that list swimming or mention it in their description; 2 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In June expect highs near 84°F and lows near 61°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 88% also offer fishing, 65% also offer hiking, 58% also offer boating & paddling.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open swimming in North CarolinaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
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.
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Fish Dam Creek ParkFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalFish Dam Creek Shelter is located directly adjacent to W Kerr Scott's Dam. This shelter features horseshoe pits, and has a panoramic view of the reservoir.
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Cape Point CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalCape Point Campground sites have a shortened reservation window. Due to the ground saturation and potential for flooding we encourage you to check the sites prior to paying. Cape Point…
View camp →- Canebrake Horse CampFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Canebrake Horse Camp has 28 sites with parking spurs for horse trailers. Four of these sites are double camp sites. Each site has a picnic table, grill, fire ring, lantern post, tie posts…
View camp → - Grandfather Ranger DistrictFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
The lands that make up the Grandfather Ranger District are those public lands that run from the McDowell/Buncombe county line on Black Mountain just east of Asheville over to US 321 between…
View camp → - Pisgah National ForestFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
The Pisgah National Forest is a land of mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls, and heavily forested slopes. Comprised of over 500,000 acres, the Pisgah is primarily a hardwood forest with…
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Keowee Park ShelterFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalKeowee Park Shelter is located within Keowee Park at W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir in northwestern North Carolina.
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Berry Mountain Park ShelterFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBerry Mountain Park Shelter is located in Berry Mountain Park at W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir in northwestern North Carolina.
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