Moonshine Creek Campground
RV Park
Write a Review 2486 Dark Ridge Rd. Sylva, NC 28779 828-586-6666 Official WebsiteGPS: 35.4156, -83.1006
Overview of Moonshine Creek Campground
IMPORTANT! DO NOT USE GPS, Google Maps, MapQuest, etc. they will bring you down an old logging road not the asphalt entrance. Please use the directions on the website from either Waynesville or Sylva. The Campground is just 7 miles south of Waynesville and 8 miles north of Sylva, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Jackson County, North Carolina.
Last Price Paid: $39
Reported by Judy B on 5/7/2024
Longest RV Reported: 42 feet (Class A)
Reported by Life Rebooted on 3/22/2016
Number of Sites 91
Reservations yes
Elevation 2,887 ft / 879 m
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Moonshine Creek Campground 11 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 6/7/2020
“Exceptional”
Reviewed 5/7/2024
| Nightly rate: | $39 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 23 |
| RV Length: | 23' (Travel Trailer) |
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Moonshine Creek in Sylva/Balsam, North Carolina is an idlyllic campground. Full hook ups for everyone with a babbling brook running behind your rig. A beautiful new bathhouse and laundry room. Hiking trails surround the campground. The hosts are gracious and show you to your site so you don’t worry about backing in, as all sites are ba... more
Moonshine Creek in Sylva/Balsam, North Carolina is an idlyllic campground. Full hook ups for everyone with a babbling brook running behind your rig. A beautiful new bathhouse and laundry room. Hiking trails surround the campground. The hosts are gracious and show you to your site so you don’t worry about backing in, as all sites are back in. Propane and firewood available plus a mini store. Highly recommend this campground to anyone looking for a peaceful place to stay in North Carolina.
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Judy B would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Sites on top of each other”
Reviewed 3/15/2022
| Site Number: | 13 |
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Sites were very close together. Site 13 was on the creek and was probably the best site. The bathrooms are very clean. Close to Sylva, NC which is a nice town. Don't miss Pie Times Pizza, Innovation Brewery, Dillsboro, NC, Franklin, NC. Don't follow GPS to the campground because there is a very sharp turn. Use the directions provided o... more
Sites were very close together. Site 13 was on the creek and was probably the best site. The bathrooms are very clean. Close to Sylva, NC which is a nice town. Don't miss Pie Times Pizza, Innovation Brewery, Dillsboro, NC, Franklin, NC. Don't follow GPS to the campground because there is a very sharp turn. Use the directions provided on the website.
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Gorgeous grounds and great location”
Reviewed 8/9/2021
| Days stayed: | 8 |
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| Site Number: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Travel Trailer) |
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This is one of the nicest campgrounds we’ve stayed at in a while, you tell it’s very well taken care of. The landscaping is beautiful while still having a very natural in the woods kind of feel. All of the non seasonal sites are creekside and the sound of babbling water is wonderful. There are trails and paths throughout the campgro... more
This is one of the nicest campgrounds we’ve stayed at in a while, you tell it’s very well taken care of. The landscaping is beautiful while still having a very natural in the woods kind of feel.
All of the non seasonal sites are creekside and the sound of babbling water is wonderful. There are trails and paths throughout the campground that also lead to a nice pond a spillway/waterfall. There is a train track nearby but we only heard it once or twice during our stay and it was in the middle of the day.
The bathrooms and laundry area were always spotless and were pretty updated. The showers had endless hot water, however if you are really tall you may have to duck to get under the shower head. I’m 5’5” and was fine but only had a few inches to spare.
The location is great, with an easy drive to the blue ridge parkway. It’s also close to north Sylva and Waynesville for town activities and an easy day trip drive to Asheville or Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
We had no problems with internet using our AT&T hotspot so we didn’t check Verizon.
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Vicari.us would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
Reviewed 5/17/2021
| Nightly rate: | $59 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 12 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Class C) |
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Adorable campground tucked in the woods of the Smoky Mountains. Close to many outdoor activities. Grounds are beautiful and very well maintained. Our site was one of the most level gravel sites we’ve encountered. Full hookups and a campfire ring right beside the creek. Camp store was small, but adequately stocked. Had no problems acce... more
Adorable campground tucked in the woods of the Smoky Mountains. Close to many outdoor activities. Grounds are beautiful and very well maintained. Our site was one of the most level gravel sites we’ve encountered. Full hookups and a campfire ring right beside the creek. Camp store was small, but adequately stocked. Had no problems accessing campground with a 25’ RV.
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symd would stay here again
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“Absolutely a gem of a place! ”
Reviewed 8/30/2020
| Nightly rate: | $59 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 11 |
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We were here in August with 4 other AirStreamers, sites 12,11,10,8, 23. After walking the campground many times, I deduced I like sites 12 and 13 are my faves. The river is widest And loudest at these spots. Sites 76,75 get more sun in case you camp in cold months. There are several roads off hey 74/23 so check your gps to avoid a few ... more
We were here in August with 4 other AirStreamers, sites 12,11,10,8, 23. After walking the campground many times, I deduced I like sites 12 and 13 are my faves. The river is widest And loudest at these spots. Sites 76,75 get more sun in case you camp in cold months. There are several roads off hey 74/23 so check your gps to avoid a few hair pin turns . Great restaurants in Sylva, and Dillsboro, and lots of hiking in GSMNP
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TMiller would stay here again
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“Best private campground we’ve stayed at”
Reviewed 7/31/2020
| Nightly rate: | $59 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 14 |
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Once again this campground is a beautiful wonderful peaceful place with a babbling creek flowing through the campground with shade trees and ponds and benches in the stream to cool off on. It’s perfectly maintained. Nearby attractions include Asheville, Byson City, the Blue Ridge Parkway and great small towns to explore
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Ted F would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Great stop! Owners were super helpful and camp was wonderful.”
Reviewed 6/7/2020
| Nightly rate: | $52 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 26' (Class C) |
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We fortunately found this campground, most places were closed due to covid. Nice location with cute stream near our site. The restrooms and laundry area were amazingly clean and well designed. We would recommend this camp highly and will camp here anytime we will be in the area. The owners are onsite and very considerate and helpful. W... more
We fortunately found this campground, most places were closed due to covid. Nice location with cute stream near our site. The restrooms and laundry area were amazingly clean and well designed. We would recommend this camp highly and will camp here anytime we will be in the area. The owners are onsite and very considerate and helpful. We basically cannot say enough nice things about Moonshine Creek Camp.
We look forward to our next stay there!
Tmobile texting worked here but our other Tmobile options were really limited. Owner says that ATT and verizon work well.
Owner helps guide all arrivals into their parking spots to ensure most level positioning. He knows every inch of this place.
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Meg would stay here again
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“Best private campground we have been to. A magical place.”
Reviewed 5/8/2020
| Nightly rate: | $45 |
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| Days stayed: | 40 |
| Site Number: | 31 |
| RV Length: | 34' (Fifth Wheel) |
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We are fulltime RVers and have stayed at too many campgrounds to count. But this was definitely the best campground we have ever stayed at. We stayed here for nearly 6 weeks and had a wonderful experience. First of all, the campground itself is simply stunning. It is located just 2 miles off the Blue Ridge Parkway. The grounds, incl... more
We are fulltime RVers and have stayed at too many campgrounds to count. But this was definitely the best campground we have ever stayed at. We stayed here for nearly 6 weeks and had a wonderful experience.
First of all, the campground itself is simply stunning. It is located just 2 miles off the Blue Ridge Parkway. The grounds, including all common areas, are meticulously taken care of and extremely clean. We had a site along the creek and absolutely loved it. It was spacious and we loved falling asleep to the sound of rushing water at night. **For families with kids: Kids can not play in the creek at the campsite, there is an area further down that is designated for this. (This is actually very helpful to have this rule/designation since the creek is pretty fast-moving at the area where the RV sites are.)**
Secondly, the owners and workampers were wonderful and very accommodating during our stay. They are knowledgable about hikes and things to do in the area. The camp store is well-stocked. Make sure to bring your kiddos in for a free lollipop. :)
Lastly, my husband really wanted me to add that the firewood they have for sale is the best we've ever purchased. Often times we find firewood at stores and campgrounds is not adequately dried out, but this firewood was and burned really well.
5 year old wants to add: "All the people at Moonshine Creek are really nice and we love the campground."
We would (and already have) recommend it to others in a heartbeat!
* I'm not actually sure about the nightly rate, as we stayed there on a monthly rate. The monthly rate is $850 for a creekside site. We thought it was an excellent value. *
* Since we are fulltimers, I wanted to add about cell service since many FT RVers depend heavily. We have verizon and had 2-3 bars without our antennas. They do have a booster in the office. We also have our own antennas to improve signal. With those we had 4-5 bars. At times, it was still a little slow but overall adequate for work and streaming *
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baconsontheroad would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Perfectly maintained natural campground ”
Reviewed 8/4/2019
| Nightly rate: | $45 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 13 |
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We are glad we finally got to camp in this beautiful valley private campground in the Smokey Mountains. Overnight campers get to set up by the creek and seasonal campers on the mountainside. The staff escort you to your site and do an excellent job of helping you back in. There are small waterfalls and ponds throughout with short nice ... more
We are glad we finally got to camp in this beautiful valley private campground in the Smokey Mountains. Overnight campers get to set up by the creek and seasonal campers on the mountainside. The staff escort you to your site and do an excellent job of helping you back in. There are small waterfalls and ponds throughout with short nice walking trails. The bathrooms are perfect with modern and clean facilities and up to date washers and dryers. Nearby and lots of attractions and small towns to visit including Bryson City and Asheville less than an hour away. Lots to explore in the area.
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Ted F would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Immaculate ”
Reviewed 7/29/2018
| Nightly rate: | $45 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 10 |
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Immaculate. Beautiful and immaculate campground. Super friendly staff. Best bathrooms and laundry facilities you will come across. Fairly close to your neighbors but not annoyingly so. Level gravel spots and full hook ups. A bit of a winding road to get there but not unmanageable. 15 minutes to Walmart, gas and restaurants. Minima... more
Immaculate. Beautiful and immaculate campground. Super friendly staff. Best bathrooms and laundry facilities you will come across. Fairly close to your neighbors but not annoyingly so. Level gravel spots and full hook ups. A bit of a winding road to get there but not unmanageable. 15 minutes to Walmart, gas and restaurants.
Minimal cell service.
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We first pulled in to Moonshine Creek Campground in Western North Carolina in May of 2019. It was then we began our workamping careers. The past 5 months have been exciting, educational, fun, fulfi...
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- sewer
- Full Hookups
Connectivity
- cable tv
Recreation
- playground
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- cabins
- firewood
- general store
- laundry
- propane
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Discount Clubs
- Good Sam
- Passport America
Pets
- pets
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