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Canton, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Haywood County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,417
Population
1,178/sq mi density
$64,034
Median Income
$31,626 per capita
$226,400
Home Value
$283,196 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
368
Violent Crime/100K
5,197 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$64,034 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$226,400 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
368 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Campgrounds in Canton (37)
Cliffside Lake Shelters
STANDARD
2 sites 5.0/5 (1 reviews) $30–$40/night Reservable
Accessible Swimming, Birding, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming, Water Access, Water Activities, Wildlife Viewing
Cliffside Lake Recreation Area is a large Day Use area outside of Highlands, NC in Nantahala National Forest. The site offers access to Cliffside Lake...
COLLINS CREEK PICNIC PAVILION
STANDARD
2 sites 5.0/5 (1 reviews) $32/night Reservable
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
Collins Creek, tucked into picturesque mountain ranges and surrounded by pristine mountain streams, is the perfect backdrop for your party or family g...
BALSAM LAKE LODGE
STANDARD
1 sites 4.8/5 (12 reviews) $170/night Reservable
Wildlife Viewing, Hunting, Hiking, Fishing, Boating
Balsam Lake Lodge is nestled in the center of the 39,000-acre Roy Taylor Forest within the Nantahala National Forest. The lodge overlooks Balsam Lake ...
PINK BEDS PICNIC SHELTER
STANDARD
1 sites 4.8/5 (6 reviews) $50/night Reservable
CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
Pink Beds Picnic Shelter is first-come, first-served during the winter season. Reservations will reopen in early April, weather permitting. The r...
BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND (GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK)
STANDARD
12 sites 4.7/5 (159 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
WILDLIFE VIEWING, WATER SPORTS, VISITOR CENTER, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING
Big Creek Campground is located in a remote portion of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Backcountry camping in a front country setting. There are ...
CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
27 sites 4.7/5 (385 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Historic & Cultural Site, Backpacking
Cataloochee campground is located in the historic Cataloochee Valley--a relatively remote part of Smoky Mountain National Park. The secluded setting o...
NORTH MILLS RIVER
STANDARD
25 sites 4.7/5 (249 reviews) $31–$62/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Swimming Site, Water Sports, Hiking, Fishing, Camping
North Mills River Campground is a rustic mountain getaway in Pisgah National Forest in western North Carolina. Located just outside the popular city ...
Sunburst
STANDARD
9 sites 4.7/5 (15 reviews) $25/night Reservable
Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Scenic Drive
This is a relatively small facility with campsites organized into one row.
The facility provides picnic tables, tent pads, lantern posts and campfi...
VAN HOOK GLADE
STANDARD
12 sites 4.7/5 (148 reviews) $24–$40/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
SWIMMING SITE, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING
Van Hook Glade is a scenic, secluded campground in the heart of the Nantahala National Forest. Convenient for families and anglers, the campground is ...
CATALOOCHEE GROUP CAMP
STANDARD
3 sites 4.6/5 (9 reviews) $50/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
Camping, Wildlife Viewing, Historic & Cultural Site, Backpacking
Cataloochee Group Camp in the remote and historic Cataloochee Valley, is surrounded by some of the most rugged mountains in the park, providing excell...
COSBY GROUP CAMP
STANDARD
3 sites 4.6/5 (16 reviews) $50/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
Day Use Area, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Historic & Cultural Site
Tucked in the mountains under a canopy of cool shade beside Cosby Creek. This group campground creates a peaceful and secluded environment for visitor...
LAKE POWHATAN
STANDARD
71 sites 4.6/5 (1,296 reviews) $37–$130/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
Swimming Site, Picnicking, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Birding, Backpacking, Day Use Area, Mountain Biking, Mushroom Picking, Photography, Star Gazing, Swimming, Water Access
Glamping sites are now available at Lake Powhatan! Experience nature and outdoor recreation without sacrificing the comforts and luxuries of home. Ch...
MOUNT PISGAH CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
126 sites 4.6/5 (522 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Camping, Wildlife Viewing, Star Gazing, Birding, Guided Interpretive Walks, Photography
One of the most popular of the Parkway's campgrounds, Mount Pisgah Campground is perched in the rolling mountains of western North Carolina on th...
WASH CREEK HORSE CAMP
STANDARD
1 sites 4.6/5 (8 reviews) $40/night Reservable
Equipment: Horse
HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING
Wash Creek Horse Camp is a small group area designed for equestrian use located two miles northeast of the North Mills River Recreation Area and Bent ...
WHITE PINE SOUTH GROUP CAMP
STANDARD
1 sites 4.6/5 (14 reviews) $60/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
Swimming Site, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Biking
White Pine South Group Camp is one of two group campsites nestled along Avery Creek in the lush forests of the Appalachian Mountains. The facility pro...
BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
43 sites 4.5/5 (340 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Pop up
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, CAMPING, BIKING
Balsam Mountain Campground is located in a relatively remote part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The secluded setting offers visitors the abi...
BIG CREEK GROUP CAMP
STANDARD
1 sites 4.5/5 (4 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Biking, Picnicking, Birding, Backpacking
Big Creek Group Camp is located in the far northeastern corner of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, near the Tennessee-North Carolina border. ...
CATALOOCHEE HORSE CAMP
STANDARD
7 sites 4.5/5 (24 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Horse
Wildlife Viewing, Horseback Riding, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Historic & Cultural Site
Located in the scenic Cataloochee Valley, tucked in a cool and shady canopy, this campground offers the best that the Great Smoky Mountains National p...
COSBY CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
157 sites 4.5/5 (819 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
Day Use Area, Wildlife Viewing, Visitor Center, Horseback Riding, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Historic & Cultural Site, Amphitheater, Evening Programs
Back country camping in a developed front country campground.
Tucked in the mountains under a canopy of cool shade, this campground creates a peace...
DAVIDSON RIVER
STANDARD
132 sites 4.5/5 (1,724 reviews) $37–$74/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
SWIMMING SITE, DAY USE AREA, WATER SPORTS, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING
Davidson River Recreation Area offers camping and outdoor activities for the whole family. The campground boasts several loops of shaded campsites, as...
KUYKENDALL GROUP CAMP
STANDARD
1 sites 4.5/5 (13 reviews) $130/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
SWIMMING SITE, WATER SPORTS, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING
Large groups enjoy this cozy mountain campground in the Pisgah National Forest of western North Carolina. Ample opportunities for recreation exist in ...
Lake Powhatan Glamping
STANDARD
12 sites 4.5/5 (97 reviews) $100/night Reservable
Accessible Swimming, Antiquing, Biking, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Mushroom Picking, Picnicking, Photography, Scenic Drive, Swimming Site, Swimming, Wilderness, Star Gazing
Located just minutes from the popular city of Asheville, North Carolina, Lake Powhatan Glamping is the perfect, all inclusive getaway. The campground ...
Paint Creek Campground
STANDARD
20 sites 4.5/5 (91 reviews) $10/night Reservable
Backpacking, Birding, Camping, Biking, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Photography, Scenic Drive, Swimming, Water Access, Wildlife Viewing
Paint Creek Recreation Area (elevation 1760 feet) is located in Greene County in a mountain cove along Paint Creek. A majority of the widely-spaced ca...
SMOKEMONT CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
142 sites 4.5/5 (1,653 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, RV/Motorhome, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BIKING
Situated in the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this campsite offers an ideal setting to enjoy the outdoors.
Ridge upon ridge of for...
BIG CREEK HORSE CAMP
STANDARD
5 sites 4.4/5 (10 reviews) $36/night Reservable
Equipment: Horse
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Wilderness, Horseback Riding, Backpacking
The only horse camp in the Great Smoky Mountains with potable water and flushing toilets!
Pack up your horses for a getaway at Big Creek Horse Camp...
COSBY PICNIC PAVILION
STANDARD
2 sites 4.4/5 (9 reviews) $32/night Reservable
DAY USE AREA, WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
Tucked in the mountains under a canopy of cool shade, this picnic pavilion creates a peaceful and secluded environment for visitors, offering the best...
COVE CREEK LOWER GROUP CAMP
STANDARD
1 sites 4.4/5 (9 reviews) $130/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, BIKING
Cove Creek Lower Group Camp is one of two group campsites nestled along Cove Creek in the lush forests of the Appalachian Mountains in western North C...
Harmon Den Campground
STANDARD
22 sites 4.4/5 (16 reviews) $15/night Reservable
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HUNTING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING
Harmon Den Campground is nestled on a mountainside beneath a forest of mixed hardwoods in the Pisgah National Forest. The camp is in a secluded area o...
ROUND BOTTOM HORSE CAMP
STANDARD
5 sites 4.3/5 (3 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Horse
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
Saddle up your horses for a camping trip in the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Located in the North Carolina portion of the park, this ...
COVE CREEK UPPER GROUP CAMP
STANDARD
1 sites 4.2/5 (18 reviews) $130/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, BIKING
Cove Creek Upper Group Camp is one of two group campsites nestled along Cove Creek in the lush forests of the Appalachian Mountains. The facility can ...
Rocky Bluff Campground
STANDARD
17 sites 4.1/5 (17 reviews) $15/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
Rocky Bluff Campground offers solitude in a wooded setting located just 3 miles south of the quaint town of Hot Springs and the majestic French Broad ...
SYCAMORE FLATS PICNIC SHELTER
STANDARD
1 sites 4.1/5 (8 reviews) $50/night Reservable
WATER SPORTS, FISHING, CAMPING
Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter is located along the Davidson River on the Pisgah National Forest. This picnic area was named for the sycamore trees whi...
SMOKEMONT GROUP CAMP
STANDARD
3 sites 3.9/5 (9 reviews) $50/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BIKING
Situated in the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this sunny group camp offers an ideal setting for camping excursions.
Ridge upon ridg...
Wolf Ford Horse Camp
STANDARD
11 sites 3.7/5 (25 reviews) $15–$30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
Backpacking, Birding, Camping, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Horse Camping, Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Photography, Scenic Drive, Star Gazing
Wolf Ford Horse Camp is a reservation only campground located in the Pisgah Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest, near the town of Brevard. The ...
HOUSTON VALLEY
STANDARD
0.0/5 $0/night Reservable
Camping, Day Use Area, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Lookout Tower, Mountain Biking, Picnicking, Scenic Drive, Star Gazing, Wildlife Viewing
Houston Valley Recreation Area (elevation 1,800 feet) is centrally located to both Paint Creek and Weaver Bend. It is located directly off Tennessee...
Round Mountain Campground
STANDARD
1 sites 0.0/5 $7/night Reservable
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and clai...
TOW STRING HORSE CAMP
STANDARD
3 sites 0.0/5 $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Horse
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
Saddle up your horses for a camping trip in the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Located in the North Carolina portion of the park, this ...