Riverfront Sites
Full-hookup sites directly on the bank of the Catawba, with a fire ring, picnic table and the water a few steps away.
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Riverside Campground Near Asheville, NC
Full Hookups. Riverfront Sites. Mountain Air.
A riverside campground on the Catawba, forty minutes east of Asheville. Over 100 level sites — riverfront, pull-through and tent — with a beach area and a playground.
4.3 on Google
Ways to stay
Pick Your Perfect Campsite
Your mountain getaway starts with the perfect spot. Settle in, get comfortable, and enjoy the fresh air, peaceful surroundings, and laid-back atmosphere at Riverbreeze.
Premium Sites
Our roomiest non-riverfront sites — extra space, good tree cover and an easy walk to the beach area.
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Pull-Through Sites
Drive straight in, hook up and stay put. No backing, no fuss — built for a long travel day.
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Tent & Buddy Sites
Clean, level tent sites for traditional camping, plus buddy sites where two rigs park side by side.
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Our park
The river is the reason people come back.
Riverbreeze sits on a wide bend of the Catawba in Marion, North Carolina. Mist on the water in the morning. The beach area full by noon. Somebody always fishing just downstream.
Sites here take everything from a forty-foot motorhome to a two-person tent, and every one of them is clean, level, and comes with a fire ring and a picnic table. The park stays quiet by design — golf carts and bikes on the trail, county police through the grounds, and not much else.
Not a resort. Not a parking lot. A well-run campground on a beautiful stretch of river.
Amenities
Simple Amenities. Memorable Stays.
Comfortable camping, thoughtful amenities, and plenty of room to relax. Everything you need for a memorable stay in the North Carolina mountains.
River beach
Shallow, slow water right off the bank — the middle of the park all summer.
Full hookups
Water, sewer, electric and Wi-Fi at every short-term site.
Fire ring & table
At every single site. Not an upgrade, not an add-on.
Hot showers
A clean, well-kept bathhouse, plus laundry on site for longer stays.
Covered pavilion
For groups, reunions, and the afternoons when it rains.
Playground
Swings, slide and a climbing wall — shaded, and always busy.
Pet friendly
Leashed dogs welcome throughout the park, riverbank included.
Trail & golf carts
A scenic walking trail, wide enough for bikes and carts.
“Our family loved it! They have trails you can take golf carts down. They are right on the river and have a nice little beach like area that you can play in.”
Veronica GreeneGoogle review
“I have to say this is our new favorite campground! We were in site 8 on the river. They have a great beach area for water fun. Thank you Riverbreeze for making great memories for my grandchildren.”
Holly GlenGoogle review
“Clean level spots, nice fire ring and picnic table. And the kids loved the playground areas.”
S-WrightGoogle review
The park
A few pictures of the place.
Riverfront sites, the playground, the fire pit, and the long evenings that come with all of it.
Explore
Trip ideas, tips, and a few favorites from the mountains.
Marion sits at the doorstep of the Blue Ridge. Most of the best of western North Carolina is inside an hour.
Things to Do
Mount Mitchell: how to get there from Riverbreeze right now
The highest point east of the Mississippi is still open — but Helene changed the way you drive to it. Here’s the route that works.
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Things to Do
The Appalachian Gravel Growler starts 25 minutes from your site
A 230-mile bikepacking route from Morganton to Brevard, linking seven breweries across western North Carolina. The start line is practically next door.
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Camping Tips
Five things to do at camp when the kids are done swimming
The afternoon lull between lunch and the campfire is the hardest part of the day to fill. Here’s what works at Riverbreeze.
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- Downtown Marion 6 min
- Lake James State Park 10 min
- Linville Caverns 30 min
- Asheville 40 min
- Chimney Rock 45 min
- Mount Mitchell 1 hr 15
Approximate drive times. Sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway are still closed for Helene repairs into late 2026.
Also at Riverbreeze
Secure RV & boat storage.
A fully enclosed, gated facility with wide aisles and spacious spots — easy to get in and out of, whatever you drive. Motorhomes, boats, fifth wheels, trailers, UTVs and horse trailers.
Long-term discounts available. Spots fill up, so ask to be added to the waiting list.
Stay in touch
Know when the riverfront sites open up.
An occasional email — openings, festival weekends, and when the good sites free up.
Your spot on the river is waiting.
Riverfront sites, pull-throughs and tent sites — reserve online in under two minutes, or call and we’ll help you pick the right one.