Americans and enterprising foreigners choosing a vacation trip that makes nature the focus might consider camping in NC. For those who are unfamiliar with the state, you need to know first of all that there are three identifiable regions: the mountains in the west, the Atlantic coast on the east and the Piedmont heartland. With the Atlantic to the east, North Carolina has Tennessee on its western border, Virginia on its north, and Georgia and South Carolina to the south. There are many, many locations to choose, offering campers of all types something they would like. These include the Linville Gorge, Mount Mitchell, the Blue Ridge Parkway, national forests, waterfalls, hiking trails, bike trails and horse trails amongst the sites to enjoy.
Where to camp in NC
You can refine your options by deciding what kind of camping experience you want. Do you want to go traditional and rough it? Do you want showers and potable water available? Are rented cabins more suitable? Is an RV park a consideration? Are you interested in enjoying seasonal events as well?
Some useful tips for travelers
The best tip is to research ahead of time. The computer is a useful tool to help you plan. Going online opens up a whole host of sources, including the state’s useful resources that can guide you in planning your trip. Planning ahead will certainly improve the quality of your experience.
Please note that if you have a mind to use objects to claim a campsite position, they are not recognized as devices to be used for this purpose in national parks. You need to set up tents. Any objects you use to make your claim will be removed.
How to find the right camp ground
Online many websites are available to help you narrow your choice. There are general sites that provide information and specific sites such as those for state and national parks and also individual camp websites (once you have narrowed your search and are looking for more details). A useful book about tent campsites for those interested in going this way is the guidebook entitled The Southern Appalachian & Smoky Mountains that even has a list of top locations such as the Standing Indian Campground in Franklin, NC; the Black Mountain Campground in Burnsville, NC; Linville Falls Campground in Spruce Pine, NC to name a few. Some readers might want to stop with the top 20 list in this book;but, it is useful to know that the choice is broad and plentiful to satisfy even the most finicky traveler.
How to make the most of your experience
A little forethought given to preparation and planning will add value to the overall experience. North Carolina has many gems on offer to leave campers with memories to savor.