Crabtree Falls Campground

Overview

Due to impacts for Hurricane Helene, Crabtree Falls Campground will be closed to all camping in 2026.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

81 campsites

Fee

From $30 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

828-675-5444

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Crabtree Falls Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 4Hike · 79.8 mi long · Long-distance trail · 3.0 mi from camp

  The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is a developing long distance hiking trail, which connects the Great Smokys to the Outer Banks. OpenStreetMap

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• Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 3Hike · 67.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 5.8 mi from camp

  The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is a developing long distance hiking trail, which connects the Great Smokys to the Outer Banks. OpenStreetMap

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• Colbert Ridge TrailHike · 3.7 mi long · 3.4 mi from campShow on map
• Overmountain Victory National Historic TrailHike · 55.0 mi long · Long-distance trail · 4.7 mi from camp

  A long-distance route from Abingdon to Kings Mountain State Park.

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• Buncombe Horse Range TrailHike · 17.1 mi long · 3.8 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by United States Forest Service.

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• Woody Ridge TrailHike · 2.4 mi long · 4.5 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Crabtree FallsWaterfall · 0.4 mi from camp

  Crabtree Falls is a waterfall located near the boundary of McDowell County and Yancey County, North Carolina. Wikipedia

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• Three KnobsPeak · 4,039 ft · 0.6 mi from campShow on map
• Three Knob Overlook (MP 338.8)Viewpoint · 0.5 mi from campShow on map
• Rich KnobPeak · 3,720 ft · 1.8 mi from campShow on map
• Deerlick Gap Overlook (MP 337.2)Viewpoint · 1.5 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Hatley PointeSkiing and snowshoeing · 22.5 mi from camp

  Hatley Pointe is a ski area in the eastern United States in western North Carolina. Wikipedia

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Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.