Hitching post campground
--Lake Lure, NC--
Public Welcome
We Are Open!
As of April 1, 2025, we are open for the season.
If you have an RV or would like to come tent camping, please click the Reserve Now button in the top right to see availability and reserve a site.
If you are working in the area and are interested in short or long term stays, please call 828-625-1138 and we will provide you with information/pricing.
WELCOME TO
THE HITCHING POST CAMPGROUND
The Hitching Post Campground is located in the Hickory Nut Gorge, just minutes from such attractions as Lake Lure, Chimney Rock State Park, Bat Cave, Rumbling Bald, and the Rocky Broad River. The HP is a tranquil, peaceful resort nestled in a beautiful valley boasting of abundant wildlife and gorgeous scenery, where one can retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
This virtual paradise offers such amenities as a fishing pond, playground, camp store, bath house, and nature trails. The nature trails cover forty-four acres, winding their way around babbling brooks, cascading waterfalls, and flora indigenous to the western North Carolina mountains.
ENJOY THE LIFESTYLE
Whether you are interested in tent camping, pop-up camping, or RV camping, rest and relaxation at the Hitching Post fits the bill.
EXPLORE THE AREA
From lake activities such as fishing, swimming, and boat tours to hiking, shopping, horseback riding, gem mining, bouldering and more, there is something for everyone.