Maggie Valley campgrounds offer different ways to plan a mountain stay, from RV sites to tent camping and cabins. Compare campgrounds in Maggie Valley NC by camping style, then check the operator’s current season, facilities and booking rules. Browse our Maggie Valley campground directory for property details, or start with the WNC mountains camping guide for the wider region.
Our directory currently lists three Maggie Valley campgrounds: Stonebridge RV Resort & Campgrounds, Hillbilly Creekside Campground and Cross Creek RV Park. Each listing has contact details and a map, so this guide leaves those out.
Maggie Valley campgrounds: what the town’s tourism office lists
The official Maggie Valley tourism site (maggievalley.org) describes the town as situated in North Carolina’s Great Smoky Mountains. Its page on Maggie Valley campgrounds and RV resorts lists these properties, with the description each one gives:
- Cross Creek RV: “115 sites. 50 amp hook ups, city water/sewer, WiFi, Cable.”
- Hillbilly Campground & Maggie Country Store: “30 Sites, Full Hook-ups, Tents, Laundry, Pay Telephone, Showers, General Store.”
- Stonebridge RV Resort: “190 Sites, Full Hook-ups, Creek side, Tents, Laundry, Game room, Dining Hall, Swimming Pool.”
- Pride RV Resort and Family Campground: “200 Full Hook ups. Tent Camping. Cabins, park models and campers for rent.”
- Rippling Waters Creekside RV Park: “36 Sites, Full Hook-ups,” listed as open year round.
- Smoky View Cottages & RV Resort: “25 units,” listed as year-round.
- Twinbrook Resort and RV Park: “5 sites,” all units creek side, open year round.
- Lake Junaluska Campground: “80 Spacious full hook-up RV sites,” a separate shaded tent area, and cabin or apartment options.
Counts and wording come from the tourism page and may differ from a campground’s own site. For example, Stonebridge’s own website says “over 260” RV and campsites, while the tourism page says 190. Both figures are cited here and not merged, so ask the campground which one is current.
Campgrounds in Maggie Valley NC with cabins
If you are comparing Maggie Valley campgrounds with cabins, the sources name these options.
Maggie Valley camping cabins at Stonebridge
The Stonebridge website lists several lodging types besides RV sites: cabins that sleep 3 to 4 guests, dry cabins with no bathroom facilities, deluxe chalets for four, three cottage styles (Creekside, Creekview and Country) that sleep six, and a chateau that sleeps six. Our Stonebridge listing tags the property for cabins, RV camping and tent camping. For more on this property, see our Stonebridge camping guide.
Other Maggie Valley campgrounds with cabins
The tourism page says Pride RV Resort and Family Campground has “cabins, park models and campers for rent,” and that Lake Junaluska Campground offers cabin or apartment options. Neither is in our directory today, so confirm what is offered with the campground directly.
Maggie Valley camping for tents
Tent camping near Maggie Valley NC
The tourism page lists “Tents” for both Stonebridge and Hillbilly Campground, and “Tent Camping” for Pride RV Resort. The Stonebridge website also describes a modern bathhouse and laundry facilities. Our directory tags Hillbilly Creekside as RV camping only, so ask before booking if you plan to bring a tent. Other properties on the tourism list describe full-hookup RV sites without mentioning tents.
For tent camping near Maggie Valley NC inside the national park, see the Cataloochee section below.
Creekside camping in Maggie Valley
Several listings point to creek frontage. The tourism page lists “Creek side” sites at Stonebridge and says all units at Twinbrook Resort and RV Park are creek side. Stonebridge’s website names Premium Creek and Standard Creek site types. Rippling Waters Creekside RV Park is listed with 36 sites and full hookups.
Hillbilly campground Maggie Valley NC
The directory entry for Hillbilly Creekside Campground covers the property that the tourism page lists as Hillbilly Campground & Maggie Country Store, with 30 sites, full hookups, showers, laundry and a general store. VisitNC also carries a listing for the campground, but check the campground directly for current details.
Campgrounds near Maggie Valley NC: national park camping
Looking for a campground near Maggie Valley NC outside the town? The park campground named in our sources is Cataloochee, in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Recreation.gov listing for Cataloochee Campground gives these details:
- 27 campsites.
- Drinking water and flush toilets, with no showers and no electric, water or sewer hookups.
- Motorhomes over 29 feet and trailers over 25 feet are “not recommended” because of the access road, which includes a 3-mile gravel section with narrow, blind curves.
- Food and scented items must be kept in a sealed vehicle or solid-sided camping unit at all times when not in use because of bear activity.
- Generators may run only from 8 AM to 8 PM.
- Pets must be leashed at all times and cannot be left unattended or taken on trails.
- Only heat-treated, certified firewood is allowed, or you may collect dead and down wood in the park.
The National Park Service frontcountry camping page directs visitors to Recreation.gov for reservations. Before booking Cataloochee, check the current campground schedule, road access and availability. For the wider park, see our Smoky Mountain National Park camping guide.
Camping near Maggie Valley NC: season and reservations
Seasons differ by property. The Stonebridge website states that it operates year-round. The tourism page lists Rippling Waters Creekside RV Park, Smoky View Cottages & RV Resort and Twinbrook Resort and RV Park as open year round. We found no official season dates for the other properties, so ask each one. The Recreation.gov page for Cataloochee does not state season dates, so check the National Park Service before planning around it. Confirm before you go.
Things to do near Maggie Valley
- Blue Ridge Parkway: the tourism office says the parkway exit at Soco Gap is the most frequently used access. It names Waterrock Knob as a short drive south and Graveyard Fields, Devils Courthouse and Mount Pisgah farther north.
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park: the tourism office lists the park, including Cataloochee Valley, among nearby attractions.
- Maggie Valley attractions: the tourism office lists paddling, fishing, golfing, a zip line, hiking, mountain biking and scenic drives. Skiing is listed when the weather cools.
The tourism office also notes that the parkway leads south to Cherokee. See our guide to Cherokee, NC campgrounds for that area.
Rules to know
- In the national park, store food as described above and keep pets leashed (Recreation.gov).
- Rules for the town’s private campgrounds, including quiet hours and pet policy, are set by each campground, so ask before you book.
- Stonebridge describes itself as a pet friendly campground with a fenced dog run.
Nearby campgrounds
For the full town list with maps, see our Maggie Valley campground directory. For broader trip planning, see our Great Smoky Mountains camping guide and the WNC destinations index.
Maggie Valley camping FAQ
Use these answers to compare camping styles, then confirm the details with the operator before booking.
How many campgrounds are in Maggie Valley?
Our directory lists three, and the town tourism office lists eight properties on its campgrounds and RV resorts page.
Which campgrounds allow tents?
The tourism office lists tents at Stonebridge and Hillbilly Campground and tent camping at Pride RV Resort. Confirm with the campground.
Are there cabins?
Stonebridge’s website lists cabins, dry cabins, chalets, cottages and a chateau. The tourism page says Pride RV Resort has cabins and park models for rent.
What are the best campgrounds in Maggie Valley NC?
We do not rank campgrounds. Compare each campground’s own site and the tourism office listing for the features you need.
Do I need a reservation at Cataloochee?
Use the current National Park Service camping page and Recreation.gov to check reservation requirements, dates and availability before you go.
Details for each property are on its listing: Stonebridge listing, phone and map, Hillbilly Creekside listing, phone and map and Cross Creek RV Park listing, phone and map. For public land, see the National Park Service Great Smoky Mountains page and Recreation.gov. Seasons, rules and availability change, so confirm before you go.
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