Fontana Dam, North Carolina

Backcountry Campsite #87

4.4 (8)
Primitive site
Backcountry Campsite #87

Accommodations on the property

  • Primitive site

Location

Fontana Dam, North Carolina, 28733

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What people say about their stay at Backcountry Campsite #87

Synthesized from 4 review mentions across 2 aspects.

  • Mixed signals on

    Comfort & Sleep

    “the main camp area has plenty of room for a few tents (albeit, a bit sloped)”

    2 mentions

  • Criticized for

    Accessibility

    “to get to the actual campsite is about 150 yd steep hike”

    2 mentions

Recent reviews

Dan Kilbourne · ★★★★ · 11/14/2018 13:29:26 · outscraper-reviews

We camped at this site in October. The lake water levels were very low which made I difficult to get gear up the bank. As other reviews have stated, it's a 150 yards all uphill to the camp sites at the top of the island. There are multiple tent locations once you reach the top. My advise would be to pack light.

Justin Bennett · ★★★★ · 05/30/2018 20:56:30 · outscraper-reviews

Great campsite, with one caveat - to get to the actual campsite is about 150 yd steep hike up to the top of the island. This isn't so bad, but it gets a little old considering you have to go all the way down to the lake to fetch water. Overall though, the campsite is great! The main camp area has plenty of room for a few tents (albeit, a bit sloped) and there is another smaller flat area about 10 yards from the main camp area that can be utilized for more space. The views from around the island are great (as is bout anywhere around Lake Fontana really). Will definitely be staying here aga…

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Where is Backcountry Campsite #87 located?

Backcountry Campsite #87 is located in Fontana Dam, North Carolina.

What types of accommodations does Backcountry Campsite #87 offer?

Backcountry Campsite #87 offers Primitive site. Specifics vary — verify the exact unit availability with the operator before booking.

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