Curtis Creek Campground
Closed due to storm damage. Curtis Creek Road has a temporary road closure in effect. Normal operating season runs April 1 through December 31 on a first-come, first-served basis.
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
Curtis Creek Campground occupies historic ground in the Blue Ridge Mountains, located on the first tract of National Forest land acquired in the eastern United States at the site of a former Civilian Conservation Corps camp. The campground lies just six miles from Old Fort and roughly 30 miles from Asheville, with direct access to the Blue Ridge Parkway via the gravel road that climbs through the campground. The 25 sites spread across three distinct loops. Loop 1 accommodates RVs up to 35 feet and is fully ADA accessible. Loop 2 features dispersed tent-only sites along the roadside for a secluded forest experience. Loop 3 offers tent sites in an open grassy clearing. All sites include fire rings, picnic tables, lantern posts, and tent pads. Vault toilets, hand-pump drinking water, and bear-proof trash receptacles serve the campground. Curtis Creek provides excellent trout fishing, and swimming holes offer relief on hot summer days. Two trails depart from the campground: Hickory Branch Trail leads half a mile to waterfalls and continues into the Mackey Mountain backcountry containing the largest unbroken old-growth tract in Pisgah National Forest. Snooks Nose Trail climbs strenuously to ridge views and eventually connects with the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Directions
From I-40, take Exit 73 towards Old Fort. Take Catawba Ave north 0.5 miles to US-70E/E Main St. Turn right on US-70E and go 1.8 miles to Curtis Creek Rd (signed for Curtis Creek Campground). Turn left on Curtis Creek Rd and drive 4 miles to the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| sm.fs.gfr@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (828) 652-2144 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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