Curtis Creek Campground

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.