Crabtree Falls Campground
Closed for the entire 2026 season due to impacts from Hurricane Helene. No camping is available.
Flood Watch issued July 22 at 2:31PM EDT until July 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Piedmont and western North Carolina, including the following areas, in Piedmont North Carolina, Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Davie, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg and Rowan. In western North Carolina, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Graham, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, Madison, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, Swain, Transylvania and Yancey. * WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, including urban areas along the I-77 and I-40 corridors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Waves of heavy rain showers and scattered thunderstorms are forecast to move along a slow-moving cold front tonight into early Thursday. While widespread 1-2 inch rainfall amounts are expected across western North Carolina from this afternoon through tonight, isolated locations are expected to see multiple rounds of very heavy rainfall, and localized amounts as high as 5 inches are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Named for the crabapple trees that once dotted the landscape with pink blossoms, Crabtree Falls Campground occupies a 253-acre recreation area along the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 339.5. The campground blends open meadows with towering oak, birch, and hickory forests, punctuated by rhododendron thickets that burst with wildflowers in spring. Wildlife is abundant here; deer, coyote, and barred owls frequent the area, especially when mist settles in. The main draw is Crabtree Falls, a 70-foot waterfall accessible via a 3-mile loop trail rated moderate to strenuous. The path features towering trees, wildflowers, and many stairs. Mount Mitchell State Park, the highest peak east of the Mississippi, lies just 15 miles south, while the restored Green Knob Lookout Tower offers panoramic views 10 miles away. The campground has 81 sites total: 27 reservable through Recreation.gov and 54 first-come, first-served. Amenities include flush toilets, potable water, a dump station, picnic tables, fire rings, food storage lockers, and firewood for sale. There are no showers or hookups. Four sites are ADA accessible with accessible restrooms.
Directions
From Asheville, take the Blue Ridge Parkway north about 40 miles to Milepost 339.5.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 55ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (828) 675-5444 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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