Montreat Campground

Loved our 3 days here. Clean, quiet, and friendly ranger to orient us. Easy drive into the retreat area for walking paths playground ice cream and fishing. And then 5 minutes from the town and 25 min to Asheville. 25 minutes from Catawba Waterfwall (don’t miss it). Spot #15 for a big group, close to wood and bathrooms Spot 14 secluded by river and close to bathrooms. If you plan to hike or bike their grounds definitely call to inquire what is open and we’ll marked. We had a hard time finding the biking trail.

This is an absolutely gorgeous campsite. It is located within the grounds of lovely Montreat. Part of the road was washed away during hurricane Helene but it is open now but still being repaired. I was able to navigate it on a big motorcycle. My tent site #2 is right next to a stream. The area is well shaded and cool but muggy. Check in at the Inn at Montreat or reserve online at least a day ahead of time.

We have been camping here for years. I’ve even stayed as a solo female and felt perfectly safe (#10, #12, #14 are close to the onsite campground attendant). Note: There was a lot of damage from Hurricane Helene and some spots are missing the good hammock trees. It’s still quite peaceful and our favorite sanctuary.

We love it here! Have been visiting almost every year since I was a kid... and now bringing our kids. The Montreat Family Campground is comprised of 28 tent/small pop-up campsites nestled among the hardwoods, laurels, and rhododendrons that run alongside Graybeard Stream. Sites are available seven days a week from April 30, 2021, through October 31, 2021. Each campsite has a picnic table, fire pit, and grill. Electrical or water hookups are not available at most sites; however, water spigots are close to each campsite and two bath houses provide campers with hot water, showers, toilets, and electrical outlets. Site 5 has full RV hookups: water, electrical and sewer. Sites 11 and 14 have electricity. Alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and firearms are prohibited in the Montreat Family Campgro

What a hidden gem of a campground. Completely repaired and upgraded since Helene. Most sites are on the most pristine and amazing stream. Swimming holes and places to dip are all over the campground. One of the best places to camp in WNC.