[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 ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48890000/48887000/48886921/a6e963c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48890000/48887000/48886921/90-e6fd22cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48890000/48887000/48886921/90-2e8a87df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48890000/48887000/48886921/df32214b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48890000/48887000/48886921/e12c2b22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.235996,-82.61016&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:a%7CavEnxewN%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40Q%40S%3FQ%40S%40Q%40SBQ%40SBQ%40SBQBSBQDQBQBQDQDSBOFQDQDQDOFQFQDOFOFQFMHQFMFQHMFOHOHMHOHMHMJMHMJMHMJMJKJKJMHKLIJKJMLIJILKJILGLKLGJILILELINGLGLELENGLENELELENENCLCNENALCNANCLAPALCN%3FN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FLBN%40N%40NBN%40LBN%40NDLBNBLDNDLDNDLDLFNDLDLFLFNHLDJHLHLFLJJFLHLJJHLHJLJJJHJJJLJJJJJLHLJLHLJLHLHLHNHLFNHNHLFPFLHPFLFPFNDNFRDNFNDPDPDPDPDPBPDPBPDPBP%40RBPBRBP%40R%40PBR%40P%40R%3FP%40R%3FP%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FPAR%3FPAR%3FPARAPCRAPARCPCRCRAPCPEPCPEPCPEPEPEPEPEPGNEPGPENGNGPGLIPGLGPINILGNILINILINKJILKLILKLKJKJKLKJKHKJKLMHKHMJMHKHMHMFMHKHMDOHMFMFMDODMFMDODMDODMDOBMBODO%40MBO%40OBO%40O%40MBO%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FO%3FMCQAMAOCOAMCOAOEMCOCOEMEMEOEMEOGMEMEMGOGMIMEMIKIMGMIMIKIMKKIMIKMKKMIIKKMKKKKKMIMKMIMKKIOIMIOIMIOGMIOGQGMIQGMGQGOEOGQGQEOEQEQGQCOESEQCQCQEQCQCQCSASCQASCQASAQAS%3FQASAQ%3FS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=F_PuTiRKELX7vV3FNRiZRulI2Pw=) Penrose, NC #### What's nearby - High Falls - 12 min drive - 8.9 km - Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park - 18 min drive - 12.2 km - Brevard College - 19 min drive - 17.6 km - Brevard Music Center - 23 min drive - 20.2 km - Fred W. Symmes Chapel - 26 min drive - 26.6 km #### Getting around - Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - ‬13 min drive - ‪Tasty Weasel Taproom - ‬13 min drive - ‪Blue Ridge Pizza Company - ‬13 min drive - ‪The Salty Landing - ‬12 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest!? > As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! on Oct 5, 2025 start from CA $39.07, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Asheville-Hotels-Campsite-3-Tent-Camping-Near-Dupont-State-Forest.h48886921.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Campsite #3! Tent camping near Dupont State Forest! located? > Situated in Penrose, this campground is within 9 mi (15 km) of French Broad River, High Falls, and Davidson River. Sideways Farm & Brewery and Etowah Valley Golf Club are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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