You are 15 minutes from DuPont State Forest (home of the Hunger Games waterfalls) and 25 minutes from Pisgah National Forest . Looking Glass Falls and Sliding Rock are a mandatory day trip.
Rating: 9.5/10 (Deducted half a point only because the swimming hole is cold enough to take your breath away in June).
If you are tired of parking lots masquerading as campgrounds, Hellbender is the antidote. Located just a short, scenic drive from the bustling outdoor hubs of Brevard and Asheville, Hellbender RV Campground sits on a secluded stretch of the North Fork of the French Broad River. Unlike many mountain campgrounds that offer a distant view of a stream, Hellbender delivers direct, private access.
Nestled along the banks of a pristine, cold-water creek in Western North Carolina, Hellbender RV Campground offers a camping experience that is as unique as its namesake. Named after the "hellbender"—a giant, ancient salamander that demands the cleanest, most oxygen-rich water on the continent—this campground sets a high bar for natural beauty and tranquility.