Facilities

Club House

Laundry Room

Swimming Pool

Hot Tub

Fitness Center

Game Room

Rec Hall

Pavilion

Exercise Room

Restroom/Shower

Restroom Only

Shower Only

Restaurant

Groceries

RV Supplies

ATM Machine

WiFi

Dog Park

Cocktail Lounge

Dog Washing Station

Pit Toilet

Snack Bar

Play Ground

Sites

Water

20 Amp

30 Amp

50 Amp

Sewer

Cable TV

Services

Escort to Site

Self-Service RV Wash

Metered LP Gas

Firewood

Fishing Supplies

Pet Supplies

Onsite Rentals

Worship Services

Golf Carts

Fishing Guides

Onsite RV Service

Staffed RV Wash

Fishing Licenses

Complimentary Breakfast

Recreational activities in or near the park

Recreational Activities

Archery Range

ATV Riding

Biking

Boating

Body Of Water

Casino

Climbing

Dock

Driving Range

Fishing

Golf

Heated Pool

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Horseshoes

Kayaking

Lawn Bowling

Mini Golf

Paddle Boats

Pickle Ball

Putting Green

Ramp

Sauna

Shuffleboard

Snow Sports

Splash Pad

Swimming

Tennis

Wading Pool

Water Slide

Water Sports

Water Umbrella

Whitewater Rafting

Policies

RV Age Restrictions

Pets Welcome

Pet Restrictions

Pet Restriction on Quantity

Pet Restriction on Breed

Pet Restriction on Size

No Pets

Tent Camping Allowed

Folding Tent Campers Allowed

No Tents

No Overnight Guests

Cozy Creekside Tent Site W/E

Creekside Sheltered Tent Site W/E

Creekside Tent Site W/E

The Rocks Tent Site W/E

Wooded Sheltered Tent Site W/E

Sanctuary Creekside Tent Site W/E

Sanctuary Waterfall Tent Site W/E

Premium Creekside Tent Site W/E

Creekside RV Site 20/30/50 AMP

Cozy Cabin

Sanctuary Tenters Cabin

Large Tenters Cabin

Creekside Big Rig RV Site 20/30/50 AMP

Deluxe Cottage on Creek

Deluxe Villa

Deluxe Creekside Cabin

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Moonshine Creek Campground offers a quintessential North Carolina mountain experience at a refreshing elevation of 3,000 feet. Unlike high-traffic commercial resorts, this park focuses on a <strong>secluded, natural atmosphere</strong> where the sound of the rushing creek replaces city noise. It is a family-owned destination that prioritizes the traditional camping experience while providing necessary modern conveniences for the contemporary RVer looking for a true escape.</p><h2>Location & Surroundings</h2><p>Tucked away in the heart of the Balsam Mountains near Sylva, NC, the park is surrounded by <strong>lush hardwood forests</strong> and crisp mountain air. The centerpiece of the property is the namesake creek, which provides a serene, rhythmic backdrop for many of the sites. Its prime location near the <strong>Blue Ridge Parkway</strong> entrance makes it an ideal basecamp for travelers exploring the scenic overlooks and winding roads of the southern Appalachian highlands.</p><h2>Amenities & Park Features</h2><p>The campground features well-maintained facilities designed for comfort and convenience during your stay. Guests can enjoy a variety of <strong>essential on-site features</strong> that make mountain living easy and accessible.</p><ul><li><strong>Full hookup sites</strong> including 30 and 50-amp electrical service.</li><li>Access to clean, heated bathhouses and modern laundry facilities.</li><li>A well-stocked camp store for firewood, ice, and camping supplies.</li><li>On-site <strong>cable TV and WiFi</strong> for staying connected with the outside world.</li></ul><p>Each site is carefully integrated into the landscape, featuring picnic tables and fire rings for an authentic outdoor experience.</p><h2>Nearby Attractions & Things to Do</h2><p>Regional adventure is easily accessible with the <strong>Great Smoky Mountains National Park</strong> and the town of Cherokee located just a short drive away. Outdoor enthusiasts can spend their days fly fishing in award-winning trout waters or hiking to hidden waterfalls. For a change of pace, the vibrant downtown area of Sylva offers <strong>local craft breweries</strong> and independent bookstores, providing a perfect blend of wilderness and small-town charm.</p><h2>Who This Park Is Best For</h2><p>This campground is ideal for travelers seeking a <strong>peaceful mountain retreat</strong> rather than a bustling resort with water parks and organized activities. It is perfectly suited for mature travelers, couples, and families who enjoy <strong>creekside relaxation</strong> and easy access to high-elevation hiking trails. If your travel style favors a quiet, wooded setting with proximity to the most scenic drives in the country, this park is an excellent choice.</p>

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Moonshine Creek Campground

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RV Sites

Cabins

Moonshine cottage on the creek

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  <p>Our largest full service rental with large eat in kitchen (microwave, coffee maker, stove top and oven, toaster, refrigerator) and living area with TV and sofa bed downstairs. Two bedrooms with full bath upstairs. Shares deck with office and store, fire ring available in tent area across the creek. Linens and towels and eating utensils provided.</p>
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Moonshine Creek Villa

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  <p>A Cute 2 room cabin with a fully equipped kitchen (microwave, coffee pot, stove &amp; oven, refrigerator, cooking and eating utensils), living area with TV, bedroom with full size bed and set of bunk beds, NO BATHROOM. Guests must use our bathhouse. Picnic table and fire ring outside. Sheets, pillows, blankets, eating utensils provided bring towels etc. that you will need for the bathhouse.</p>
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Rustic Cabin

Sanctuary Camping Cabin

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  <p>Cute &amp; Cozy on the hill overlooking the campground. Private and tucked in the trees this small camper is perfect for 2 people. Nice large covered deck with rocking chairs and picnic table, fire ring outside. Inside has a bedroom with full size bed, small bathroom with shower, living area with pull out couch and TV, small kitchen with microwave, coffee maker, toaster, and refrigerator. Linens, towels, and eating utensils provided.</p>
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Tree House Camper

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Tent Sites

Experience a peaceful mountain retreat at Moonshine Creek Campground in Sylva, NC. Enjoy creekside sites, full hookups, and easy Blue Ridge Parkway access.

Moonshine Creek Campground in Sylva, NC

This is a beautiful secluded campground nestled in a holler with a very nice creek running right through it. It seems like iit is almost all booked up most of the time. Lots of trees and natural funa. However the sites were small only about 20ft wide and you were watched by owners constantly to make sure you followed their numerous rules. I felt very oppressed and could not relax. Of a good note: the bath house was one of the best I’ve seen.

We camped in a tent here.  We stayed in the "overlook" site.  I have been camping all of my life.  This campground is easily one of the nicest that I've ever camped in.  It was quiet and peaceful.  The bath house is one of the best I've ever seen and clean.  We walked the whole campground to check it out.  The RV sites, most of them, are right on the stream.  Many of the tent sites are also on the creek/stream.  There are railroad tracks that run past one side of the campground but, a train never went by.  There are some beautiful tent sites on that side of the campground but, they are small.  We have a 10 person tent.  I'm pretty sure that it would never fit on these sites.  But, they are so nice I'd be willing to bring a smaller tent to enjoy the privacy and trees.

This is a great campsite for families to come, relax, and enjoy nature. We have used the tent sites twice now, and we definitely plan to use the small cabins in the future. They have made a lot of little upgrades since last time we came. There are some nice walking areas, a dog field for dogs to run around, and several quaint, quiet spots to sit and enjoy the creek or their small ponds. The staff have always been friendly, and the facilities are always very clean compared to other camp locations.

WOW what an amazing and relaxing place!  This is our new favorite campground!  Such a quiet place nestled away in a valley along a creek in the mountains... what more could you ask for.  The staff is very friendly and helpful.  Camping along a creek, sitting for hours next to it soothing sounds is so relaxing.  So whether you need a relaxing weekend or a beautiful place to stay to explore the area, this is a the place!  We came here to stay for the weekend and changed our Tavel plans for next year to spend more time here.

Nice campground! Sites are close together. Beautiful scenery! Only stayed 1 night, didn't have any issues. I didn't use the yoga studio but thought that was a nice addition for those who take advantage. The bath house was spacious and clean!

Have you ever found the absolute best place to camp, but you don't want to tell people because then everyone will go there? That is Moonshine Creek. If you are looking for a peaceful, tranquil, lush, happy space with beautifully curated grounds which still manage to blend perfectly into the mountain scenery, this is the place! How could it get better? The staff. They went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable and comfortable. Schedule a stay, you won't be disappointed.

One of the nicest campgrounds we have been to. Creek runs throughout the property with beautiful small waterfalls. Bath house is immaculate. It didn’t matter when you walked in there, they were always spotless. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Interestingly, my facebook memory showed we were here exactly 8 years ago. We definitely won’t wait that long to come back.

We were looking for a campground after our "go to" place was impacted by Helene.  Moonshine is a great place to camp for tent and RV campers.  We got a tent spot next to the creek.  Though the camp spots are close, we felt pretty private.  The creek creates a wonderful white noise to muffle any neighbor noise.  The bathroom and bathhouse are clean and well maintained.  The staff is professional, helpful and overall lovely.
The main thing is the CREEK!  It is well maintained and simply stunning.
We will go back.
P.S. If you are looking for a KOA/ Disney campground, this is not it. It is a camper's campground where people,like hikers and those who want to enjoy the natural beauty of the area, go.

Awesome campground for any pull behind or tent camping. I can promise you won’t find a nicer more spacious bathhouse. Tile everything! Very quiet and shaded spots. The staff was more than accommodating and very knowledgeable about their jobs. If you’re new to pulling a camper, don’t worry. They are pros at helping you back in. You won’t find any better.

POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE.  Yellowjacket nest the owners knew about next to our site.  They sprayed it during the day, making the wasps more aggressive - STUPID on their part.  My husband was stung and had a severe allergic reaction, almost dying.  Owners just made excuses, refused to refund anything, costing us a very expensive ER visit and wrecked our trip.

The park is very well maintained. You can tell the owner takes pride in the park.  The  place is laid out so that almost every site is creekside. Bathrooms are placed all throughout the park.  plenty of parking.  extremely nice bath house with 4 showers and dressing area separate as well as 4 toilet rooms also had 3 washers and 4 dryers, looked very new.  plenty of hot water.  we stayed in a camping cabin which had a full bed and sleeping loft.  the loft is very large, 3 10-12 yrs old as well as 3 3-4 yr olds fit up there nice and comfy.  they have camping cabins, fully equipped cabins, rv sites as well as tent sites.  every site has a grill/fire pit and picnic table. they gave a camp store with firewood and just about anything else you need or forgot to bring. the town of sylva nc is only 15 minutes away and it has fast food, restaurants and, grocery and a walmart.

Great place to just chill, relax and listen to the sounds of nature. We go at least two times a year. The owners are very nice and accommodating. The campground is clean and inviting. Everyone is so friendly. Looking forward to going back! 

What a piece of heaven! Site 75 fit us perfectly (40' 5th wheel). The creek running right behind us was just great to listen too and made the temperature just perfect.  The grounds are well kept and staff is real friendly and helpful.  Location is close to Blue Ridge Parkway and about 20 minutes to Maggie Valley.  Looking forward to our next stay in October.

Awesome, peaceful, scenic campground, well located for exploring the Smoky's and Blue Ridge.

It’s in the middle of nowhere so that makes it quiet.  You have to be careful coming in and out because there’s only one way in and out.  Scary when you see another camper going the opposite way.  Staff were super friendly and the bath house is amazing!!  

Located in the beautiful mountains of NC (On Hwy 23/74. Between Waynesville and Sylva) is a sweet retreat. Most sites are on the creek, the staff is super and the location is convenient to lots of activities if you are so inclined. We are workamping and will be here until Nov. - Review provided by RV Park Recommendations & Reviews Facebook Group