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Hickory Nut Falls Family Campground

Chimney Rock, NC

Status (checked September 2026) — conditions change; confirm with the managing agency before you go.

  • Chimney Rock State Park reopened on June 27, 2025 after Hurricane Helene with limited operating days and per-person admission. Source: Chimney Rock State Park
Campground in a wooded mountain setting with mountain ridgelines beyond near Chimney Rock, NC

Campground overview

Hickory Nut Falls Family Campground sits in the forest near Chimney Rock and Lake Lure, southeast of Asheville, with shaded sites and mountain and river views.

Chimney Rock State Park is minutes away, with its summit trail, the Hickory Nut Falls trail, and Lake Lure beach, making this a good base for the Hickory Nut Gorge.

Things to do

  • Hiking
  • Waterfall Hunting

Setting & policies

  • Family-Friendly
  • Forest Setting
  • Scenic Views
  • Waterfall Nearby

Nearby waterfalls

Nearby towns

Reservations & official website

Contact the campground for current availability.

Directions

Address: 176 Hickory Nut Falls Dr, NC 28720

Open turn-by-turn directions

Details come from public sources and may be out of date. Hours, fees and closures change — confirm with the campground before you go. Suggest an update

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