Sunburst Campground

National Forests in North Carolina, North Carolina

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As of October 2026, Sunburst Campground is a campground in National Forests in North Carolina with 9 campsites. Sunburst Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Sunburst Campground is located at 35.3737° N, 82.9415° W.

people allowed on each site: 6

Sunburst Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Campsites at Sunburst Campground

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Standard 9

Amenities

restrooms

All sites at Sunburst Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the Roadside loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps
1	Standard	6
2	Standard	6
3	Standard	6
4	Standard	6
5	Standard	6
7	Standard	6
8	Standard	6
9	Standard	6
10	Standard	6

About Sunburst Campground

Overview

This is a relatively small facility with campsites organized into one row.

The facility provides picnic tables, tent pads, lantern posts and campfire rings with grills, in addition to restrooms with flush toilets. Campers can purchase firewood on-site.

Rules and notices at Sunburst Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Sunburst Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Sunburst campgrpuond is open from March 23-November 15.

Check-in: Anytime after 2pm

Check-out: Before 12noon.

Availability is extremely limited during weekends and holidays and it is recommended that visitors reserve campsites ahead of time.

Pets are allowed on-site. Dogs must be kept on-leash for the duration of your stay.

Limit 2 tents and 2 vehicles per site; $5 additional vehicle fee collected on-site.

Tents must be on the gravel.

Sunburst is located in black bear territory. Visitors are expected to keep all smellable items locked away inside a camper or vehicle whenever they are not on-site. Visitors who do not comply with this rule may be asked to vacate the facility due to an increased risk of public safety.

Campground staff can be found at the managers site from March 23 - November 15. Please call 828-577-4910 for assistance or 911 in the event of an emergency.

Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

Firewood available for purchase on site.

This campground is managed by the Naventure .

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Sunburst Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Sunburst Campground?

Sunburst Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Sunburst Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Sunburst Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Sunburst Campground have?

Sunburst Campground has 9 campsites.