Title: Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=48888447&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest! Campground in Penrose ## Photo gallery for Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest! ![Property grounds - Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest! (Penrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48890000/48888500/48888447/90-de97f848.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest! (Penrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48890000/48888500/48888447/ce380824.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest! (Penrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48890000/48888500/48888447/5d6a4571.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest! (Penrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48890000/48888500/48888447/57ff335c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bathroom - Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest! (Penrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48890000/48888500/48888447/03b79239.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Immerse yourself in nature at this campsite, nestled near Dupont State Forest and Pisgah National Forest. Enjoy a picnic table, fire ring, on-demand hot water shower house and Porta Jons nearby. Hike or bike through scenic trails with waterfalls and explore Brevard or Historic Downtown Hendersonville for unique shops and restaurants. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest! Picnic table, fire ring, brand new on-demand hot water shower house and clean Porta Jons! This site is spacious, closest to the shower and closest to the exit for an early start! 3 miles from beautiful Dupont State Forest, where you will find miles of hiking, horseback and mountain bike trails with a waterfall around every bend. Turn the other direction out of the campground and in ten minutes you will enter Pisgah National Forest, with more breathtaking views and gifts of Nature! You are within 15 minutes of Brevard, N.C. or Historic Downtown Hendersonville, N.C. with unique shops and first-class restaurants! Come, enjoy the southern Blue Ridge Mountains and make your story a part of our story! ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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/49000000/48890000/48887800/48887767/e24bec65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### "Coop-Ahhh Cabana" ! 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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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Campsite #5! Tent Camping Near Dupont State Forest! Penrose Campsite #5! Tent Camping Near Dupont State Forest! Campsite ## About the area Located in Penrose, this campground is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bracken Preserve and Caesars Head State Park, while Transylvania Heritage Museum and Brevard Music Center are cultural highlights. Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Mineral and Lapidary Museum are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Penrose travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Penrose.dx553248635458665357) [View more RV parks in Penrose](https://www.expedia.ca/Penrose-RV-Parks.d553248635458665357-aaRVParks.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.23694%2C-82.60512&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vIp-LkrAe0XhiI8GsZMCzV2Zhpc=) Penrose, NC ### What's nearby - ![One of my favorite places to chill out or go for a walk, bike ride, etc... 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 - The Salty Landing 12 min drive - Waffle House 12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Campsite #5! Tent Camping near Dupont State Forest! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Campsite #5! 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 #5! 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 8 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 6.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Courtney J. Sep 3, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Campsite 5 The property was perfect for a rustic tent location, close to hiking and Hendersonville. The campsites all had good space between them. ##### Courtney J. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Keith Oct 15, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication The only toilet facilities was a porta potty which smelled and looked like it had not been emptied in months. Shower did not have a way to lock the door of the only shower, to keep others out. We did not have cell phone reception because of the mountains and no way to contact the owner. No one was around to check us in. ##### Keith Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dee S. Nov 16, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice location, easy to find Scott was pleasant and easy to contact. The property was clean and we felt safe. ##### Dee S. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben S. Aug 10, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Camping for DuPont mountain biking Camping right along the River was beautiful. Excellent service and clean bathrooms. Easy check in and out. ##### Ben S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nichole K. Jun 21, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little camping spot! Great little place to prop up a tent! The location is perfect - 15 minutes from town and Blue Ridge Parkway access. The owner is incredibly nice and accommodating. The campsite itself was big and clean. The garden and creek were nice additions! ##### Nichole K. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian Z. Jun 10, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice campground I've stayed here 3 times, and it's always a pleasure. There was only 1 other group camping here last weekend, and they were nice and quiet. All we could hear at night were the occasional car on the road and the animal sounds from a nearby pasture. I'll definitely stay here again. Only downsides are the service fee when you book the reservation (which basically doubles the price of a 1-night stay), and the proximity to the road leads to a lot of road noise when there is traffic. ##### Brian Z. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zachary D. Jun 1, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super easy It is exactly what is advertised, I need a spot to throw up a tent for the night and it fulfilled exactly what it needed. I do wish the service fee wasn't as much as the site fee. Without Covid causing limited sites in the area I would have most likely stayed somewhere else. ##### Zachary D. Stayed 1 night in May 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel M., Biscoe, united states Oct 14, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend Great weekend in the smokies. Very easy to book, check in and all around good experience. Doug was very helpful. Campsite was very close to Du Pont State Forest. ##### Daniel M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela R. Jul 7, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great place Very easy to find. Very friendly manager.the cleanist porta john. nice facilities. Overall a very pleasant stay. ##### Angela R. 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