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Camping for wildlife watching and birding in North Carolina
22 camps in North Carolina that list wildlife watching and birding 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 wildlife watching and birding
- Around Wilkesboro6 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Cherokee5 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Asheville3 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in North Carolina are good for wildlife watching and birding?
22 camps that list wildlife watching and birding or mention it in their description; 1 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, 91% also offer fishing, 73% also offer hiking, 64% also offer swimming.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open wildlife & birding in North CarolinaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
- Blue Valley Dispersed CampingDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
Dispersed camping in the Blue Valley area. Approximately 22 dispersed sites are available, and most have fire rings and picnic tables. A pit toilet is available. Please pack in and pack…
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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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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Round Bottom Horse CampFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalSaddle up your horses for a camping trip in the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Located in the North Carolina portion of the park, this campsite offers miles of horse trails…
View camp →- Wine Spring Horse CampFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Wine Spring Horse Camp is a primitive camping area with 6 designated camping sites. Each site provides a picnic table, fire ring and tethering area for horses. The camp area is gated with a…
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Cataloochee Group CampFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalCataloochee Group Camp in the remote and historic Cataloochee Valley, is surrounded by some of the most rugged mountains in the park, providing excellent hiking opportunities as well as…
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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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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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