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  3. Catawba Falls Campground

Camping at Catawba Falls Campground near Old Fort

Private campground · Old Fort · 6 campsites

A campground near hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Located in the mountains of Western North Carolina in the town of Old Fort, sits Catawba Falls Campground. Enjoy the flowing river near by to keep you cool on hot days, hit the playground, grab a cup of joe from the camp store, and so much more.

4.6 on Campspot · 212 reviewsBook on Campspot
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 40 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric on many sites
  • Pets welcome
  • Showers
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

5 available sites

5 open of 6 site types
Tent (PRIMITIVE)
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Electric/Water
RV · Up to 40 ftElectric
Available all 2 nights
$130 for 2 nights
$65/night · before taxes & fees
Full Hook Up
RV · Up to 40 ftFull hookups
Available all 2 nights
$150 for 2 nights
$75/night · before taxes & fees
River Haven
Cabin / lodging
Available all 2 nights
$220 for 2 nights
$110/night · before taxes & fees
Magnolia Glamper
Cabin / lodging
Available all 2 nights
$300 for 2 nights
$150/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Campspot

Availability on Campspot.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
Tent (PRIMITIVE)
tent
✓✓from $35
Electric/Water
rv
✓✓from $65
Full Hook Up
rv
✓✓from $75
River Haven
lodging
✓✓from $110
Magnolia Glamper
lodging
✓✓from $150
Tent Drive up (Water/Electric)
tent
XXfrom $45

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

From $70 for 2 nights
$35/night · Before taxes & fees
5 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Campspot. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Campspot ↗

5 openSites from $35/night
Book on Campspot

Amenities & location

  • Bathrooms
  • Camp Store
  • Laundry
  • Pets Allowed
  • Playground
  • Shower
  • General Store
  • Showers
Pets
Pets welcome

Hookups (individual campsites): 1 full-hookup, 2 electric individual sites.

Location

35 Peggy Loop
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Catawba Falls Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Catawba Falls Campground?
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (1 of 1 RV site list a length) (per the listing)
Does Catawba Falls Campground have RV hookups?
1 full-hookup, 2 electric individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Catawba Falls Campground?
Reservable on Campspot (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Catawba Falls Campground?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Campspot listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (1 of 1 RV site list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 1 full-hookup, 2 electric individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 3 back-in
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 4 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on Campspot
Getting there
Listing 35 Peggy Loop (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Themes from recent written reviews on Campspot. Quotes are verbatim.

The river · 2 reviews

“Its really a beautiful mostly quiet place and the sound of the clean water stream will put you to sleep at night.”

R.B. · Oct 2026

Clean bathrooms and showers · 2 reviews

“It was a beautiful river setting that we enjoyed very much, with a nice hiking trail within walking distance, clean shower facility, and dog friendly.”

J.H. · Oct 2026

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Campspot ↗ (212 reviews, ★ 4.6). Not written or edited by us.

“This location was great! However, there were several dogs on property which made it a little noisy. Also, the office is closed most of the week. I think it’s worth noting that most sites are for permanent residents.”

T.K. 5 · Oct 2026 · Campspot
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Catawba Bend

3.9 mi from Catawba Falls Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $40/night
$80 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Wunderland Resort

4.4 mi from Catawba Falls Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $40/night
$80 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights12 sites open for every night

Curtis Creek Campground (Nc)

4.5 mi from Catawba Falls Campground (straight-line) 4.0 · 120 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Sites $10/night
$20 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
View Campsites
Compare site types

6 individual reservable campsites from Campspot, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Lodging

2 sites · From $150, From $110/night

2 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Rv

2 sites · From $65, From $75/night

2 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Tent

2 sites · From $35, From $45/night

1 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Asheville Historic Downtown Guided Electric Bike Tour with Scenic Views Asheville area · 3 hr · from $74/person
    • Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour Asheville area · 2 hr · from $27/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Blue Ridge Parkway and Waterfall Hiking Tour from Asheville Asheville area · 5.5 hr · from $110/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 2 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 40 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2020 Bullet Ultra Lite Full Bunks+2 Baths
2020 Bullet Ultra Lite Full Bunks+2 Baths

Travel trailer · 37 ft · sleeps 10 · 74 mi from campground

$175/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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2021 Forest River Cherokee 294GEBG
2021 Forest River Cherokee 294GEBG

Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 10 · 85 mi from campground

$119/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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PUMPKIN 2021 Sunray 109
PUMPKIN 2021 Sunray 109

Travel trailer · 12 ft · sleeps 2 · 133 mi from campground

$75/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Catawba Falls Campground

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour
Asheville Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

Asheville area · 2 hr · from $27/person

Asheville Historic Downtown Guided Electric Bike Tour with Scenic Views
Asheville Historic Downtown Guided Electric Bike Tour with Scenic Views

Asheville area · 3 hr · from $74/person

Blue Ridge Parkway and Waterfall Hiking Tour from Asheville
Blue Ridge Parkway and Waterfall Hiking Tour from Asheville

Asheville area · 5.5 hr · from $110/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Waterfalls and Blue Ridge Parkway Hiking Tour with Expert Naturalist
Waterfalls and Blue Ridge Parkway Hiking Tour with Expert Naturalist
Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Campspot for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202697%0%0%
Dec 202667%0%0%
Jan 20270%0%0%

Asheville area · 4 hr · from $109/person

Asheville Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Trolley Tour
Asheville Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Trolley Tour

Asheville area · 1.7 hr · from $41/person

Comedy Sightseeing Tour Hey Asheville by LaZoom
Comedy Sightseeing Tour Hey Asheville by LaZoom

Asheville area · 1.5 hr · from $52/person

Waterfall Jeep Tour - Backroads and Scenic Views
Waterfall Jeep Tour - Backroads and Scenic Views

Asheville area · 3 hr · from $119/person

Gem Mining and Goat Farm Walking Tour in Hendersonville
Gem Mining and Goat Farm Walking Tour in Hendersonville

Asheville area · 2 hr · from $30/person

Asheville Insider Guided Walking Tour
Asheville Insider Guided Walking Tour

Asheville area · 1.8 hr · from $35/person