Overview
Back to Nature Camping in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. Located just five minutes off the Blue Ridge Parkway and with all sites backing up to a rushing creek, Moonshine Creek is a perfect getaway tucked away in a quiet cove. Resort level facilities throughout including a beautiful new heated bathhouse. We offer tent camping, RV sites, and cabins all close to Asheville, Cherokee, Maggie Valley, and Waynesville North Carolina. Moonshine Creek is honored to be the winner of the ARVC Small Park of the Year Award in 2017!
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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 below 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.
From Waynesville:
* Stay on US 23S/ US 74W
* Go Past Exit 98
* Go Past Rest Area on the Right (3.3 miles past Exit 98)
* Go Past Entrance to Blue Ridge Parkway on the Right (4.5 miles past Exit 98)
* IMMEDIATELY GET IN THE LEFT LANE!
* .5 Miles Go Left on Candlestick Lane (Just past Mile Marker 93.7)
* Take the first Right only 322 ft. on to Old Balsam Depot Road at the Moonshine Creek Bill Board
* Go up a hill, over the RR tracks, pass the Post Office on the Left, Follow the RR tracks .3 miles
* AT THE FORK IN THE ROAD STAY TO THE RIGHT!
* Cross the RR tracks a 2nd time on to Old Balsam Depot Road
* The Balsam Mountain Inn will be on your Left
* Stay on this Road 1.5 miles it will turn into Dark Ridge Road, the Campground will be on the left.
From Sylva:
Note: If coming 441 from Franklin when you get to Dillsboro stay straight. Do not go right and through Dillsboro to get to Sylva. Go straight through the light and up the hill, follow the signs for US 23N/ US 74E
* Stay on US 23N/ US 74E
* Go approximately 8.5 miles (Just past Mile Marker 93)
* Look for Green Balsam Highway sign on the right.
* Take the next right on to Candlestick Lane
* Take the first Right only 322 ft. on to Old Balsam Depot Road at the Moonshine Creek Bill Board
* Go up a hill, over the RR Tracks, pass the Post Office on the Left, Follow the RR tracks .3 miles
* AT THE FORK IN THE ROAD STAY TO THE RIGHT!
* Cross the RR tracks a 2nd time on to Old Balsam Depot Road
* The Balsam Mountain Inn will be on your Left
* Stay on this Road 1.5 miles it will turn into Dark Ridge Road, the Campground will be on the left.
From Blue Ridge Parkway:
* Just Past Mile Marker #443 get off Parkway at Balsam or at US 23/ US 74
* Go Right on US 23/US 74 and immediately get into the left-hand lane.
* .5 Miles Go Left on Candlestick Lane (Just past Mile Marker 93.7)
* Follow Directions from above from Candlestick Lane.
Open Dates: April 2 to October 31
Rates
Weekly Rate Includes 10% Discount.
Cable is an additional $3.00 Per Night.
| Options | Starting Daily | Starting Weekly | Starting Monthly | |
| RV Creekside Sites (30 and 50 amp) | $45.00 | $285.00 |
$725.00
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| Options | Starting Daily | Starting Weekly | Starting Monthly | |
| Large (with Loft) | $49.00 | $310.00 | ||
| Small (with Bunk Beds) | $44.00 | $280.00 |
| Options | Starting Daily | Starting Weekly | Starting Monthly | |
| Moonshine cottage on the creek | $109.00 | $690.00 |
Our largest full service rental with large eat in kitchen (microwave, coffee maker, stove top and oven, toaster, refrigerator) and living area with TV and sofa bed downstairs. Two bedrooms with full bath upstairs. Shares deck with office and store, fire ring available in tent area across the creek. Linens and towels and eating utensils provided.
| Options | Starting Daily | Starting Weekly | Starting Monthly | |
| Moonshine Creek Villa | $109.00 | $690.00 |
A Cute 2 room cabin with a fully equipped kitchen (microwave, coffee pot, stove & oven, refrigerator, cooking and eating utensils), living area with TV, bedroom with full size bed and set of bunk beds, NO BATHROOM. Guests must use our bathhouse. Picnic table and fire ring outside. Sheets, pillows, blankets, eating utensils provided bring towels etc. that you will need for the bathhouse.
| Options | Starting Daily | Starting Weekly | Starting Monthly | |
| Rustic Cabin (Sleeps 4) | $79.00 | $498.00 |
| Options | Starting Daily | Starting Weekly | Starting Monthly | |
| Sanctuary Camping Cabin | $49.00 | $310.00 |
Cute & Cozy on the hill overlooking the campground. Private and tucked in the trees this small camper is perfect for 2 people. Nice large covered deck with rocking chairs and picnic table, fire ring outside. Inside has a bedroom with full size bed, small bathroom with shower, living area with pull out couch and TV, small kitchen with microwave, coffee maker, toaster, and refrigerator. Linens, towels, and eating utensils provided.
| Options | Starting Daily | Starting Weekly | Starting Monthly | |
| Tree House Camper | $79.00 | $498.00 |
Weekly Rate Includes 10% Discount
| Options | Starting Daily | Starting Weekly | Starting Monthly | |
| Sanctuary Tent Camping | $34.00 | $215.00 | ||
| Sheltered Tent Site | $34.00 | $215.00 | ||
| Tent Site | $29.00 | $180.00 |
Rules
Firewood
NO Firewood is allowed to be brought into the campground due to insect infestation. We have firewood for sale at the office.
Deposit Policy
One Night deposit to hold a reservation, $50.00 deposit for a Weekly reservation, $100.00 deposit for a Monthly stay.
Vehicle Restrictions
All RV sites are for one camping unit and one vehicle. All Tent sites are for one tent and one vehicle. Additional vehicles and trailers will be an additional $5.00 per night. Please let us know when booking the number of vehicles and if you have any trailers or motorcycles so we can accommodate your needs.
Cancellation Policy
There is a $20 charge for Nightly and Weekly cancelled reservations. Reservations cancelled with less than 14 days notice forfeit deposit. There is a $50 charge for Monthly and Rental cancelled reservations. Reservations cancelled with less than 30 days notice forfeit deposit. Holiday Weekends and October (leaf season) deposits are non-refundable. NO Refunds after 1 hour. NO Refunds for inclement weather. NO refunds for early departure.
Quiet Hours
QUITE HOURS are from 10 PM to 8 AM. Please restrict noise so you don’t disturb your neighbors. NO VISITORS or GUESTS past 10 PM. All vistors and guests must register at the office.
Check-in Policy
Check Out is 11 am and Check-In is 2 pm. We DO NOT offer early Check-In. Must arrive before 8 PM, no RV campers will be parked after 8 PM.
Pet Policy
Leashed Pets are welcome (NO Pitbulls allowed). Please pick-up after them and do not leave pets unattended. There is a limit of 1 pet in the Large Camping Cabins and 1 pet on tent sites. No Pets Allowed in Rentals or Small Camping Cabins.
Amenities
General Store
Pets Allowed
Shower
Toilet
Laundry Facilities
Gravel Roads
Community Showers
Community Water Fountain
Drinking Water
Big Rig Friendly
Water Hookups
Gasoline Nearby
RV Sanitation
Propane Refilling Station
Playground
Community Restrooms
Back-in RV Sites
RV Hookup
Cable Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Fire Pit
Paved Roads
Pet Friendly
Slide Outs
Trash Service
Waterfront
WiFi
50 Amps
20 Amps
30 Amps
Activities
Badminton
Hiking
Scenic Drives
Stargazing
Wildlife Viewing
Lifestyles
Big Rig Friendly
55-plus
Family Friendly
Pet Friendly
Military
Tent Camping
Rentals
RVing
Extended Stay
Listing Types
National Forest
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Trina Haymond
Campground Response
Trina, Our customers safety and comfort is always most important to us. Mark responded quickly and effectively to your request to treat a wasp nest on Saturday night. This was the first time we had heard of the nest and he was sure to let your family know not to go near the nest especially once it was treated. We are sorry that your husband was stung by a wasp but was happy to see that he had a speedy recovery and was able to enjoy the rest of the weekend at your site.
Jane Hayden
Terence Despard
Keith & Marie Brown
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