Craggy Dome Overlook | Wild Camping

March 5th, 2023 by jairusp

not wild camping

September 3rd, 2022 by raoulfarer

Quiet night. I parked in the upper section a little further from the road. Porta Potty at the trail head. No one else here last night, but hikers started showing up at six am. Unfortunately no view this time as I was socked in with clouds, which is not uncommon for this area. Otherwise a great spot. Some signal with Verizon.

July 23rd, 2022 by alclaypo9

stayed overnight and it was fine. lots of people coming and going for sunrise, sunset, and star gazing. that being said overnight stealth camping is illegal on the BRP. there were two park rangers at the overlook during sunset. parking here should be fine but don't be surprised if you get ticketed or asked to move.

June 21st, 2022 by Joseph The Supertramp

pretty much people out here waiting for sunset and doesn't leave until past ten. photographers showed up catching sunrise at around 5~6am so don't really get very long time to oneself. there are portable outhouses on-site. no water. great place to count stars at night

November 21st, 2021 by wanderingcto.com

Lots of hikers at 4pm on sat, but by dark it was just us and another van. 7am sunrise was beautiful. Quiet all night long. I’d recommend this spot for any vehicle that can fit in a normal parking space. Felt safe

October 23rd, 2021 by johndelaney2008

Parking lot at the overlook, quiet and level. Three other RVs here, nice place to watch the sun rise.

September 30th, 2021 by smithvictoria94

Got there right as the sun was setting and it was a beautiful view! Stayed the night and had no problems, was very quiet with few cars coming and going. In the morning I did the small hike to the overlook which was great too!

June 23rd, 2021 by spacecamptravels

Such an awesome spot! We stayed for 1 night in our 20’ camper. We were the only ones left in the parking lot after the sunset. The wind was ripping and it was pretty chilly, but incredible views!!!

May 29th, 2021 by raoulfarer

Stayed here last night. Sweet little hike to the top with 360 views!
Very peaceful and quiet. Another van stayed as well. Rained all night, but I guess that’s why we are car camping.
I would recommend this spot. About 30min to Mount Mitchell State Park.

May 14th, 2021 by abrahamjmcbride

beautiful, quiet spot to stay. only three other cars parked overnight but on Saturday morning it got busy. the hike up to the overlook is well worth it!

September 4th, 2020 by instagram.com/jessekokotek

FYI * NOT SAFE * Pulled in with my Promaster Conversion to get a few hours sleep! While resting someone tried to forcibly enter via the vent on top of the van! Immediately called 911 for help but it would take 20 mins for deputies to arrive

July 4th, 2020 by komar.outdoors

Beautiful quiet place... slept with open back door over night with millions dollar view.

May 19th, 2020 by sewardshuttle

Road closed right before this spot. Don't know if it's due to covid 19 or roadworks.

July 28th, 2019 by Luckworthy

Gorgeous view. Arrived just after sunset, stayed the night with no issues. Very quiet and dark. We were the only vehicle that stayed overnight but there were hikers visiting up until 1130pm and starting at 645am.

July 9th, 2019 by elzgpw

Beautiful big parking lot surrounded by mountains. A few people were here stargazing when we arrived around 11 but left soon after and the night was silent. Much cooler than the valley which was a welcome relief. Beautiful sunrise in the morning.

June 23rd, 2019 by chad.johnson29

Craggy dome overlook parking lot. Great spot with great views (when not socked in the clouds). Much cooler than the lower elevations - at 5640’. Very quiet. We were the only vehicle in the lot from about 9pm until 730am when a few hikers began showing up. No signs indicating no overnight parking.