Kanuga

Campground

Hendersonville, NC

Camp Ton-A-Wandah

Campground

Hendersonville, NC

Camp Ton-A-Wandah offers girls ages 5–16 residential sessions with horseback riding, a ten-acre lake, and outdoor adventure in Hendersonville.

  • Girls ages 5–16 seeking residential summer camp
  • First-time campers ages 5–10 needing a one-week starter session
  • Campers interested in horseback riding and equestrian activities

Summer calls that are not answered immediately will be quickly returned.

Camp Mondamin

Campground

Zirconia, NC

Camp Mondamin is a boys’ summer camp founded in 1922 with 800 acres of woodland, a 350-acre lake, and wilderness trips.

  • boys ages 6 to 17 seeking an outdoor summer camp
  • campers interested in canoeing, kayaking, sailing, climbing, biking, or horseback riding
  • families seeking noncompetitive outdoor programming

North Mills River Campground

Campground

Mills River, NC

North Mills River Campground offers Pisgah National Forest camping with group sites, fishing, horse trails, hiking, and mountain biking.

  • Pisgah National Forest camping
  • group camping
  • camping trips that include fishing

Camp Tekoa

Campground

Hendersonville, NC

Camp Tekoa offers day, overnight, adventure, and special needs camps on a 135-acre mountain property near Hendersonville.

  • Children seeking day or overnight summer camps
  • Campers interested in climbing, ropes courses, lake activities, and hiking
  • Adults with special needs seeking specialized camp programming

Camp Arrowhead for Boys

Campground

Zirconia, NC

Camp Arrowhead for Boys is a small boys sleepaway camp in Western North Carolina with maker activities and a nurse or physician onsite each session.

  • Boys seeking unplugged overnight summer camp
  • Campers interested in blacksmithing, woodworking, bushcraft, or archery
  • Families seeking outdoor adventure and wilderness programming

Red Gates RV Park

Campground

Hendersonville, NC

Red Gates RV Park provides 20 full-hookup RV lots with 30- and 50-amp service near downtown Hendersonville.

  • RV travelers needing 30- or 50-amp full hookups
  • Tent campers seeking access to a stocked lake and sandy swimming beach
  • Campers traveling with dogs who want an on-site dog park

Camp Highlander

Campground

Horse Shoe, NC

Camp Highlander is a summer camp offering CIT applications, staff applications, and a Legacy Project for campers.

  • families seeking summer camp information
  • prospective counselors applying for camp staff positions
  • campers interested in a CIT program

Camp Glen Arden

Campground

Zirconia, NC

Camp Glen Arden is a private overnight camp for girls in grades 1–11, with a 2:1 cabin ratio for its youngest campers.

  • Girls entering 1st through 11th grades seeking an overnight summer camp
  • Families seeking 2-, 3-, or 4-week residential camp sessions
  • Campers interested in outdoor activities, hiking, climbing, paddling, and Blue Ridge Mountains outings

Camp Green Cove

Campground

Zirconia, NC

Camp Green Cove is a girls' summer camp founded in 1945 with a 4-to-1 camper-to-staff ratio and wilderness trips.

  • Girls ages 6 to 17 seeking an outdoor summer camp
  • Horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, mountain biking, or rock climbing
  • Campers seeking beginner-to-advanced wilderness trips

Camp Greystone

Campground

Zirconia, NC

Camp Greystone is a Christian summer camp for girls in Tuxedo offering more than 70 activities, including Lake Summit waterpark programs and overnight campouts.

  • Girls seeking a Christian summer camp experience
  • Campers interested in more than 70 activity options
  • Girls seeking swimming, water slides, paddleboarding, sailing, or kayaking

Falling Creek Camp

Campground

Zirconia, NC

Falling Creek Camp provides Christian overnight sessions for boys in grades 1–11 on 900+ private mountaintop acres near Tuxedo, North Carolina.

  • Boys seeking a traditional Christian sleepaway camp
  • First-time campers needing a six-day introductory session
  • Boys wanting one- to four-week summer sessions

Camp Blue Star

Campground

Hendersonville, NC

Blue Star Camps offers six age- and gender-specific summer camp divisions in North Carolina, with creative arts, equestrian, waterfront, and outdoor adventure activities.

  • Children and teens seeking a North Carolina summer camp
  • Campers interested in creative arts, equestrian activities, sports, nature, or waterfront programs
  • Families seeking Jewish programming integrated into summer camp

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FAQ

Which campground near Hendersonville has full RV hookups?

Red Gates RV Park has 20 large RV lots with full hookups and 30- and 50-amp service. It also accepts tent campers.

When is Red Gates RV Park open?

The listed operating season is April 1 through November 1.

Which Henderson-area campground is best for hiking, fishing, or mountain biking?

North Mills River Campground is in Pisgah National Forest and provides access to hiking, fishing, horse trails, and mountain biking.

Are the camps in this list regular campgrounds or organized youth camps?

Several listings are structured summer or retreat programs rather than independent campsites. Camp Ton-A-Wandah, Camp Mondamin, Camp Tekoa, Camp Arrowhead, and Camp Highlander primarily serve organized youth programming.

Are there arrival considerations for RVs at Red Gates?

Yes. GPS may direct RVs to an impassable service entrance, so travelers should follow the park's detailed entrance instructions. Mature trees may also affect satellite reception.