What to expect...

  • Waterfront
  • Ice Cream
  • Playground
  • General Store
  • Cable TV
  • Showers
  • Bathrooms
  • Laundry
  • Internet Access
  • Garbage

About

Located just five minutes off the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, Moonshine Creek Campground in Sylva offers a tranquil retreat with cool nights at 3500 feet elevation. Guests can enjoy shady, tree-lined sites that back up to a bold, rushing mountain creek. The campground features FHU sites with resort-level amenities, including a new yoga studio, a beautiful heated bathhouse, and a charming country store. Its prime location provides easy access to Asheville, Maggie Valley, Waynesville, and Sylva, along with a plethora of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, river rafting, gem mining, and golfing. Discover the peaceful side of the Smokies—reserve your spot at Moonshine Creek Campground today!

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16 Available Sites

  • Cabin

    Creekside Cabin

    🌿 NEW CREEKSIDE FULL-SERVICE CABIN 🌿 Our newest full-service cabin is nestled right along the creek, offering a cozy and relaxing place to enjoy your stay at Moonshine Creek Campground. The cabin features: 🛋️ Comfortable living area 🍽️ Dining area 🍳 Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave & 2-burner stovetop 🚿 Spacious bathroom with shower 🛏️ Bedroom with 1 Queen Bed + 1 Set of Bunk Beds 🌲 Covered porch overlooking the creek 🔥 Outdoor fire ring 🧺 Picnic table Sleeps up to 3 adults OR 2 adults & 2 children. 🚭 NO SMOKING 🐾 NO PETS 🚗 VEHICLE & PARKING POLICY Each reservation includes 1 vehicle. There is NO overflow parking available. Additional vehicles MAY be allowed if space permits. Please call the office before making your reservation if you will have an additional vehicle. Additional vehicle fees will apply. 📞 Need help finding the right site or cabin? If you cannot find what you are looking for, please call our staff at 828-586-6666. We're happy to help!

    Site amenities: Air Conditioning · Cable · Electricity · Fire Ring· and more!

    Starting at $199 .00 night 1 Available Location
  • Cabin

    Cottage on Creek

    Our cozy full-service cabin is nestled right along the creek, offering a cozy and relaxing place to enjoy your stay at Moonshine Creek Campground. The cabin features: 🛋️ Comfortable living area 🍳 Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave & 2-burner stovetop 🚿 Spacious bathroom with shower 🛏️ Bedroom with 1 full size Bed + 1 Set of Bunk Beds 🌲 Covered porch overlooking the creek 🔥 Outdoor fire ring 🧺 Picnic table Sleeps up to 3 adults OR 2 adults & 2 children. 🚭 NO SMOKING 🐾 NO PETS 🚗 VEHICLE & PARKING POLICY Each reservation includes 1 vehicle. There is NO overflow parking available. Additional vehicles MAY be allowed if space permits. Please call the office before making your reservation if you will have an additional vehicle. Additional vehicle fees will apply. 📞 Need help finding the right site or cabin? If you cannot find what you are looking for, please call our staff at 828-586-6666. We're happy to help!

    Site amenities: Air Conditioning · Cable · Electricity · Fire Ring· and more!

    Starting at $157 .00 night 1 Available Location
  • Lodging

    Villa

    Our largest full service rental with eat in kitchen that includes four burner stove top and oven. Living area, dining area, and kitchen downstairs. Two bedrooms and full bath upstairs. Shared front porch with office & store and includes it's own fire ring and picnic table right on the creek. Sleeps 5 max, 2A/2C included in rate. No Smoking/No Pets. Please be aware that Bedrooms and bathroom are located on the 2nd floor. • Each reservation includes 1 Vehicle. Overflow parking is very limited. Extra Vehicles MAY BE allowed if we can accommodate. Please call the office before making reservations that include extra Vehicles. Extra fees will apply. • If you cannot find what you are looking for, please call our friendly staff on 828-586-6666

    Site amenities: Air Conditioning · Cable · Electricity · Fire Ring· and more!

    Starting at $157 .00 night 1 Available Location
  • RV

    Creekside Big Rig RV Site 20/30/50 AMP

    Right on a beautiful rushing creek these shady sites provide ample outdoor space for larger RV’s up to 42ft. All sites have FHU amenities and include fire ring, picnic table, and HD digital cable. ***Site occupancy limited to 6 People, 2 adults and 2 children are included in the base price. ***Each site allows for 1 RV and 1 Vehicle; there is no overflow parking. Extra Vehicles/Trailers/Motorcycles MAY BE allowed if selected site can accommodate. Please call the office before making reservations that include extra Vehicles/ Trailers/Motorcycles. Extra fees will apply. ***All RV's must arrive and check in before office closes. NO exceptions. We do not allow early check in. Office Hours: 10AM-8PM. ***Toy Haulers: include length of deck in overall RV size. Decks will not be allowed to extend over the creek. ***Please note that we do not allow tents/stakes on RV sites. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please call our staff at 828-586-6666

    Site amenities: 20-Amp · 30-Amp · 50-Amp · Back-In· and more!

    Starting at $84 .00 night 19 Available Locations
  • Cabin

    Cozy Cabin

    This cozy cabin is set in the woods with one double bed and one set of bunk beds. This cabin includes a half bath, baseboard heating, fan, and electricity inside. Outside there is a front porch with chairs, fire ring, picnic table and water. Does not include a kitchen. Must bring your own bedding, pillows, etc. Perfect for the tent camper that does not want to bring their tent. Sleeps 2 Adults 2 Children or 3 Adults. NO Smoking/NO Pets/NO motorcycles/TNO Trailers. Please be note you will required to navigate steps from parking to cabin with CC1 & CC2 • Each site allows for 1 Vehicle; there is no overflow parking. Extra Vehicles MAY BE allowed if selected site can accommodate. Please call the office before making reservations that include extra Vehicles. Extra fees will apply. • If you cannot find what you are looking for, please call our friendly staff on 828-586-6666

    Site amenities: Electricity · Fire Ring · Picnic Table · Private Bathroom· and more!

    Starting at $83 .00 night 3 Available Locations
  • Cabin

    Sanctuary Tenters Cabin

    Located in the very back of the campground this is a low impact glamping tent area with special rules. No pets, no children, 2 Adults only per site, no trucks or large SUV’s, no trailers, no motorcycles, no visitors. Cabin includes queen bed, single bed, table and chairs, fan, heater, and electricity inside. Outside nice front porch with chairs overlooking creek, fire ring, picnic table, water. You bring your own bedding and outside camping equipment. You have your own private bathhouse just for Sanctuary guests. The sanctuary is very private and peaceful and your cabin is close to the creek. Please note that all Sanctuary guests must arrive and check in before office closes. Office Hours:10AM-8PM

    Site amenities: Electricity · Fire Ring · Patio · Picnic Table· and more!

    Starting at $83 .00 night 1 Available Location
  • RV

    Creekside RV Site 20/30/50 AMP

    Right on a beautiful rushing creek these shady sites provide ample outdoor space for larger RV’s up to 36ft. All sites have FHU amenities and include fire ring, picnic table, and HD digital cable. ***Site occupancy limited to 6 People, 2 adults and 2 children are included in the base price. ***Each site allows for 1 RV and 1 Vehicle; there is no overflow parking. Extra Vehicles/Trailers/Motorcycles MAY BE allowed if selected site can accommodate. Please call the office before making reservations that include extra Vehicles/ Trailers/Motorcycles. Extra fees will apply. **All RV's must arrive and check in before office closes. NO exceptions. We do not allow early check in. Office Hours: 10AM-8PM. ***Toy Haulers: include length of deck in overall RV size. Decks will not be allowed to extend over the creek. **Please note that we do not allow tents/stakes on RV sites. **Please note Sites 5 & 6 are two tiered. 4 steps leading down to your firepit area. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please call our staff ot 828-586-6666

    Site amenities: 20-Amp · 30-Amp · 50-Amp · Back-In· and more!

    Starting at $74 .00 night 21 Available Locations
  • Cabin

    Large Tenters Cabin

    Cabin is set up in the woods with double bed and loft with two twin mattresses. Includes table and chairs, fan, heater, and electricity inside. Outside front porch with swing, fire ring, picnic table, and water. These cozy cabins do not have bathrooms or kitchens; you bring your own bedding and outside camping equipment. Perfect for tent campers that do not want to bring their tent. Sleeps 2 Adults, 2 Children, 1 Pet. NO Smoking/No Motorcycles/trailers. •There is no overflow parking. Extra Vehicles MAY BE allowed if we can accommodate. Please call the office before making reservations that include extra Vehicles. Extra fees will apply. • Office Hours: 10AM-8PM. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please call our friendly staff on 828-586-6666

    Site amenities: 30-Amp · Electricity · Fire Ring · Patio· and more!

    Starting at $73 .00 night 4 Available Locations
  • Tent

    Sanctuary Creekside Tent Site W/E

    The Sanctuary, located in the very back of the campground, is a peaceful, private low impact camping area with special rules. NO pets, NO children, 2 Adults (max), NO visitors. Only 1 vehicle only per site, NO trucks, large SUV’s, and no trailers, NO motorcycles. Only 1 Tent per site, no larger than 4-man. All sites are on the creek with water, electric, fire ring, and picnic table. Sites 1-3 have shelters. Bathhouse excusive for sanctuary guests. Please note that all Sanctuary guests MUST arrive and check in before office closes. Office Hours: 10AM-8PM.

    Site amenities: Electricity · Fire Ring · Picnic Table · Water Hook-Up· and more!

    Starting at $51 .00 night 4 Available Locations
  • Tent

    Sanctuary Waterfall Tent Site W/E

    The Sanctuary, located in the very back of the campground, is a peaceful, private low impact camping area with special rules. NO pets, NO children, 2 Adults (max), NO visitors. Only 1 vehicle only per site, NO trucks or large SUV’s, no trailers, and NO motorcycles. Only 1 Tent per site, no larger than 4-man. All sites are on the creek with water, electric, fire ring, and picnic table. Sites 1-3 have shelters. Bathhouse excusive for sanctuary guests. Please note that all Sanctuary guests MUST arrive and check in before office closes. Office Hours 10AM-8PM. No Exceptions. Located on the back upper loop with more privacy. All tent sites are for one Tent and one Vehicle. No vans, trailers, pop ups, or motorcycles.

    Site amenities: Electricity · Fire Ring · Picnic Table · Water Hook-Up· and more!

    Starting at $51 .00 night 1 Available Location
  • Tent

    Creekside Tent Site W/E

    Overlooking the creek these shady tent sites are more expansive and provide more outdoor space. All sites have water, electric, fire ring and picnic table. These sites are walk in where your car is close by but not at your site. Maximum occupancy of 2 Adults and 2 Children or 3 adults. 8-person tent max. No Trailers. Extra Vehicles/Motorcycles MAY BE allowed if we can accommodate. Please call the office before making reservations that include extra Vehicles/Motorcycles. Extra fees will apply. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please call our friendly staff on 828-586-6666

    Site amenities: Electricity · Fire Ring · Pet-Friendly · Picnic Table· and more!

    Starting at $51 .00 night 1 Available Location
  • Tent

    Premium Creekside Tent Site W/E

    Perched on its own private deck, this spacious tent site gives you an elevated view of the surrounding woods and creek. This site is shady and set back in the woods and very private. Large Wooden deck , water, electric, fire ring and picnic table. This site is a walk in where your car is close by but not at your site. Designed for small tents with a maximum occupancy of 2 Adults and 2 Children or 3 adults. Maximum 6-person tent • Tent sites are for 1 Tent and 1 Vehicle. There is no overflow parking. Extra Vehicles/Motorcycles MAY BE allowed if we can accommodate. Please call the office before making reservations that include extra Vehicles/ Trailers/Motorcycles. Extra fees will apply. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please call our friendly staff on 828-586-6666

    Site amenities: 20-Amp · Electricity · Fire Ring · Patio· and more!

    Starting at $51 .00 night 2 Available Locations
  • Tent

    Wooded Sheltered Tent Site W/E

    Set up in the trees these shady tent sites with shelter are more private and allow parking of one vehicle at the site. All sites have water, electric, fire ring and picnic table. Maximum occupancy of 2 Adults and 2 Children or 3 Adults. No vans, trailers, pop ups or motorcycles. 8-man tent max. • Sites T63, T65, T66 and T70 do not allow for backing in. If you have tent attached to car or roof top tents, please call the office to verify your set up will work on that site. • Each site allows for 1 tent and 1 Vehicle; there is no overflow parking. Extra Vehicles MAY BE allowed if selected site can accommodate. Please call the office before making reservations that include extra Vehicles. Extra fees will apply. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please call our friendly staff on 828-586-6666

    Site amenities: Electricity · Fire Ring · Pet-Friendly · Picnic Table· and more!

    Starting at $41 .00 night 7 Available Locations
  • Tent

    Cozy Creekside Tent Site W/E

    Overlooking the creek these shady tent sites are set back and more private. All sites have water, electric, fire ring and picnic table. These sites are walk in where your car is close by but not at your site. Designed for small tents with a maximum occupancy of 2 Adults and 2 Children or 3 adults. Maximum 6-person tent. Each site allows for 1 tent and 1 Vehicle; there is no overflow parking. Extra Vehicles/Motorcycles MAY BE allowed if we can accommodate. Please call the office before making reservations that include extra Vehicles/Motorcycles. Extra fees will apply. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please call our friendly staff on 828-586-6666

    Site amenities: Electricity · Fire Ring · Pet-Friendly · Picnic Table· and more!

    Starting at $41 .00 night 2 Available Locations
  • Tent

    Creekside Sheltered Tent Site W/E

    Nestled along the creek, these shaded tent sites feature covered shelters to help keep you comfortable, even during rainy weather. Each site includes water, electric service, a fire ring, and a picnic table. These are walk-in tent sites, meaning your vehicle is parked nearby but not directly at your campsite. Designed for small tents, each site accommodates a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults. Maximum tent size: 8-person tent. Each tent site allows one tent and one vehicle. No trailers are permitted, and there is no overflow parking. Extra vehicles or motorcycles may be allowed if space permits. Please contact the office before making a reservation that includes additional vehicles or motorcycles. Additional fees will apply. Please note: These tent sites are located along the creek but do not provide direct creek access. If you cannot find the site you're looking for, please call our friendly staff at 828-586-6666. We are happy to help!

    Site amenities: Electricity · Fire Ring · Pet-Friendly · Picnic Table· and more!

    Starting at $41 .00 night 4 Available Locations
  • Tent

    The Rocks Tent Site W/E

    On the creek with view of the creek and the pond. Only tent site that will accommodate a motorcycle with a small trailer with tent. Water, electric, fire ring and picnic table. Can Park at site and is designed for small tents with a maximum occupancy of 2 Adults. No vans or pop ups. 8-man tent size max. • Tent sites are for 1 Tent and 1 Vehicle. There is no overflow parking. Extra Vehicles/Motorcycles MAY BE allowed if we can accommodate. Please call the office before making reservations that include extra Vehicles/ Trailers/Motorcycles. Extra fees will apply. • Office Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 10AM-6PM, Thursday-Saturday 10AM-8PM. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please call our friendly staff on 828-586-6666

    Site amenities: Electricity · Fire Ring · Pet-Friendly · Picnic Table· and more!

    Starting at $41 .00 night 1 Available Location

Ratings & Reviews

All ratings and reviews are collected from campers who have booked through Campspot and completed a stay at this campground.

4.9
51 verified reviews
Site
4.8
Location
4.9
Restrooms & Showers
5.0
Amenities
4.7
Staff
4.9
Cellular Reception
4.1
WiFi
3.2
Value
4.7
  • Suzanne M A.

    September 2026

    Grounds are kept nice. Managers are very friendly. Beautiful and calming sounds of the creek.

  • Rick S.

    September 2026

    Very nice stay! Very well kept, extremely clean bathrooms, and lovely creek side sites.

  • James Hans

    September 2026

    The camping was peaceful and relaxing. We were able to leave the windows open and hear the creek water at night.

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2486 Dark Ridge Road, Sylva, NC 28779

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  • Check-in: 2:00pm
  • Check-out: 11:00am
  • Pets allowed

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