Title: Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! Campground in Penrose ## Photo gallery for Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! ![Property grounds - Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! (Penrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48890000/48887000/48886921/6134d5af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! (Penrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48890000/48887000/48886921/df32214b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bathroom - Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! (Penrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48890000/48887000/48886921/8874a5b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! (Penrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48890000/48887000/48886921/90-2e8a87df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! (Penrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48890000/48887000/48886921/90-e6fd22cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On the picturesque bank of Crab Creek, Serenity on Crab Creek offers a peaceful retreat. Panoramic views of Blue Ridge Mountain farms and mountains await you, along with new amenities like an on-demand hot water shower house and picnic tables. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! Picnic table, fire ring, new on-demand hot water shower house and clean Porta-Jons! This spacious site rests directly on the bank of Crab Creek, with a panoramic view of a Blue Ridge Mountain farm across the creek, and the mountains beyond. 3 miles from the most visited State Forest in the United States, Dupont State Forest! Here you will find miles of beautiful hiking, horseback and mountain biking trails, with a magnificent waterfall around every bend. Go the other direction out of the campground and travel less than 10 minutes to the entrance to Pisgah National Forest, with more scenic waterfalls and views! 10 minutes to Brevard, N.C. or fifteen minutes to Historic Downtown Hendersonville, N.C. with unique shops and first class restaurants offer you so many options for your day-trip! ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48890000/48888500/48888447/90-de97f848.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Campsite #5! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Campsite #3! Tent Camping Near Dupont State Forest! Penrose Campsite #3! Tent Camping Near Dupont State Forest! Campsite ## About the area Penrose is home to this campground. Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Transylvania Heritage Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Mineral and Lapidary Museum and Team ECCO Ocean Center and Aquarium. Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Johnson Farm are also worth visiting. 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Lovely!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034866/6f27f750-ff38-43c8-9af6-edbe02f1b819.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) French Broad River 6 min drive \- 7.8 km - ![View of High Falls, in Dupont State Forest, North Carolina.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621593240864/8e9b9482-a9eb-40e1-a36c-a08ff32d70ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) High Falls 11 min drive \- 8.9 km - ![Blue Ridge Mountain view, Caesars Head State Park Visitor Center, Cleveland, South Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082699/2850e619-c05a-467f-bc2b-0b62ddc6c952.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Caesars Head State Park 14 min drive \- 19.6 km - Davidson River 11 min drive \- 14.3 km - Brevard College 15 min drive \- 17.6 km ### Getting around - Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) 30 min drive ### Restaurants - Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom 13 min drive - Tasty Weasel Taproom 13 min drive - Taco Bell 12 min drive - Sora Japanese Restaurant 12 min drive - The Salty Landing 12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest!? ### What time is check-out at Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest!? ### Where is Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda P. Mar 26, 2019 #### Wonderful Night at the Backyard Campground Our group had the Backyard Campground all to ourselves on a wonderful Friday evening. Doug (owner) met us at the entrance and gave us a quick tour before pointing us back towards our campsites. We thoroughly enjoyed the riverside sites overlooking his neighbor's beautiful farm. Firewood was provided and the portable restrooms were sparklingly clean. Would love to come back and stay again next time. ##### Amanda P. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim S. Aug 30, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet and Nice Campground We were able to have great communication with the hosts Scott and Lynn, and Scott was there to meet us and give a quick lay of the land. We had a nice spot near the creek basically to ourselves and were able to have a great spot near DuPont and Pisgah bike trails! Definitely would recommend! ##### Kim S. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cesia W. Sep 16, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Secluded and Peaceful Doug (the owner) was very kind and friendly. Our campsite was by a small creek and there were farm animals across the creek like cows, chickens, and horses. Very beautiful. Loved waking up in the morning to hear cows mooing and roosters crowing. It was a very nice getaway. ##### Cesia W. 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