Hike to Crabtree Falls while camping in the waterfall's namesake campground
Photo: Alex Armstrong Photo
About
Due to impacts for Hurricane Helene, Crabtree Falls Campground will be closed to all camping in 2026.
Campsites
Location
Crabtree Falls Campground
Blue Ridge Parkway
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Fees
Hours
Due to impacts from Hurricane Helene - Closed for 2026.
Reservations
Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, advance reservations can be made for some campsites up to six months in advance by visiting www.recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777.
Make a Reservation →Directions
Campground is located at Parkway Milepost 339.5 in North Carolina.
Weather
The Parkway varies in elevation from under 650 feet at Virginia's James River to over 6,000 feet near Mount Pisgah in North Carolina. Weather can vary tremendously. Higher elevations can be cloudy and foggy while lower elevations are clear. Temperatures along the Parkway are often cooler than in surrounding foothills. Carry a jacket or blanket and emergency supplies in the car. Be aware of changing weather conditions and approaching weather systems, as summer heat can bring afternoon thunderstorms.
Accessibility
Four accessible campsites located adjacent to an accessible restroom.
Invasive insects and diseases that live in firewood are a growing threat to forests along the Blue Ridge Parkway and the surrounding region. Tree-killing insects and diseases can hitch-hike hundreds of miles on firewood when people bring wood into campgrounds. Counties in many states have federal or state quarantines in place which prohibit moving firewood. These quarantines were issued to prevent the spread of emerald ash borer, Asian long-horn beetle, gypsy moth, and thousand cankers disease. Federal and state regulations prohibit visitors from bringing firewood to the park from these counties. See https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/firewood-quarantine-by-state.htm for a list of quarantined counties.
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The campground has a dump station and potable water, but NO water or electric hookups.
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Area hiking trails: Crabtree Fall Loop Trail
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Campground has four accessible campsites, each with accessible grill and picnic table. Restrooms with flush toilets, drinking water, walkways are accessible. No electric hookups or showers in campground.
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Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Developed Campground