Crabtree Falls Campground

Category: Campground

Address: Blue Ridge Pkwy, Micaville, NC 28755, USA

Phone: +18286755444

Reviews

Dirk Lang

Sep 6, 2022

Take time to do the trail to the waterfall. It’s better to go counter clockwise. The waterfall will present itself to you better and it’s easier to climb stairs than descend stairs. The water fill station is located just past the dump station. The bathroom house near us did have running water. I expected just pit toilets. The only reason for the 4 star and not 5 is the unfriendly attitude of the gate ranger.

Tim Williams

Sep 3, 2022

This is a small forested National Park campground on the Blue Ridge Parkway. There are 2 tent/van loops and one RV loop. There are no hookups, but a dump station and RV fresh water station are available along with water spigots scattered throughout the campground. Bathrooms are available in each loop but no showers. There are no services nearby. If you want to camp in a mountain forest above 3000', this is the place.

rahne telly

Aug 2, 2022

First time camping there. Pulled up to the guard shake and spoke to the most wonderful ranger who explained its first come, first serve and how in her opinion there were much better sites still available than the one we reserved. After saying our preference, she circled several that she thought would be great for us and told us to go take a look and just let her know which one we take. The site itself was nestled back behind a couple of other sites, giving us the privacy we like. Because of predicted rains, very few other campers were there which gave us freedom to wander without intruding on anyone else's fun. I would definitely recommend this campground if nothing else then they have the BEST staff to help. :)

V Koneal

Jun 10, 2022

Great little campground with no hookups, but there is a dump site and water. It's pretty much covered with trees, so it's hard to get enough sun if you have solar panels. The trail head is accessible from the campground to this beautiful waterfall. The hike is a loop, about 2.5 miles but it will get a bit challenging at times. If you have hiking rods bring them for the hike, you'll be happy you did.. Internet wise, hardly any Verizon and some AT&T in the campground.

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Questions & Answers

How much is tent camping?

Tawny Harrison | Oct 15, 2018
Scott Snow | Oct 15, 2018

$20 a night

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What are their business hours?

Zeth Stillings | Oct 14, 2021
Papa Joe Storytelling | Nov 18, 2021

The gate is open 24/7 and you can self register there. The ranger left yesterday at 6PM.

Why is this Campground.... in such a glorious situation, with so much potential.... being allowed to fall into rack and ruin?? If the Government can't afford to maintain it, why not allow a private business concern access??

Valerie Valaria | Oct 14, 2021
Papa Joe Storytelling | Nov 18, 2021

The government can afford to maintain it. There is no political will to do so. Consider contacting your representatives and letting them know how you feel. This land is your land. This land is my land...

Why have I been calling for two days and no one answers the phone?

ATCCONSULTINGINC | Oct 15, 2019
Allen Toth | Oct 15, 2019

Crabtree is quiet compared to the other parkway campgrounds and often overlooked. Call Linville Falls parkway campground which gets a lot more traffic and they should be able to answer any questions for you. Since they keep a lot of the sites first come first served, It's possible the booth isn't manned at Crabtree until this weekend and even then it'll be banker's hours. There's a volunteer resident host to help you onsite generally, but they don't answer the NPS phone there. Crabtree is a pleasant experience, by no means just an overflow option for Linville and Black Mountain (USFS). It is a good choice if you want to visit Linville Falls, Linville Gorge, and Mount Mitchell from one location, but make sure you hike to Crabtree Falls while you're there

How likely are there to be first come first serve sites available this weekend? We are driving from Charlotte and don't want to drive 2+ hours to not get a spot .How late is the reservation kiosk opened Friday night for us to book when we arrive?

Kasey Hamrick | Oct 7, 2022
Jennifer Olson | Oct 7, 2022

We can't a couple of weeks ago and there were ton of spaces available. It's not quite peak leaf season so I would think there would be availability. If the rangers booth is closed when you get there you can self-register. And then when it opens the next day you can just go up and give them your payment and information

where is the closest place near Crabtree falls campground to buy ice and firewood?

cheryl roeder | Aug 15, 2022
Elizabeth Mueller | Aug 15, 2022

Burnsville for ice, not really close. Firewood available at campground.

Why are the NC Part of the campgrounds closed?

Barbara Hogge | Jun 16, 2022
Lisa Hall | Jun 16, 2022

They open this sometime this month

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Is it possible to make a reservation for this weekend?

Matipi O'Hara | Oct 14, 2021
Robert Andrews | Oct 14, 2021

Google "crabtree falls campground reservation" and you should find a link to recreation.gov. There you will be able to find which days are open. Chances are that there may still be a few spots open.

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Is this place open? Gate was locked.

Mad Squib | Oct 14, 2020
Claudia Levin | Oct 14, 2020

When i went, I parked in visitor parking, and hiked to an area with a gate that was easy to hop.

Is Crabtree Meadows Campground open this summer?

Geoffrey Greene | Oct 14, 2020
N Buehrer | Oct 14, 2020

We were there July 1 and it was not. We hiked the falls and it was a great hike at 9 am and no other cars in the pking lot

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Is the campground open tonight?

Pamela Mitchell | Oct 15, 2018
Rebecca Sucharda | Oct 15, 2018

I read on the website is first come first serve basis they are open that's what I read on the website you can look it up Crabtree Meadow Campground thanks for your question it is any more I can do for you just ask

Does the campsite have electric hookups? Can you make online reservations?

Tiffany Coler | Oct 15, 2018
Frank Norton | Oct 15, 2019

dose not have electric hook ups

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