Curtis Creek Roadside Campsites

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Curtis Creek Roadside Campsites is a National Forest campground near McDowell, North Carolina.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · McDowell, North Carolina

National Forest
Managed by

Curtis Creek Roadside Campsites sits inside National Forests in North Carolina. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Free

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Access and cell service

Elevation: 1,475 ft

35.6550, -82.1755 in McDowell. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Curtis Creek Roadside Campsites?

No. Curtis Creek Roadside Campsites is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Curtis Creek Roadside Campsites?

Camping at Curtis Creek Roadside Campsites is free.

Who manages Curtis Creek Roadside Campsites?

Curtis Creek Roadside Campsites is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Curtis Creek Roadside Campsites

Waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Curtis Creek Roadside Campsites, in straight-line miles: Catawba Falls (waterfall, 4.8 miles), Crabtree Falls (waterfall, 14 miles), and Linville Falls (waterfall, 25 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.