Overnight camps give kids the full summer camp experience, with multi-day sessions that combine outdoor time, activities, and new friendships. Below is a roundup of overnight summer camps in Asheville and across Western North Carolina, including each camp’s location, session dates, and a link to details or registration. Schedules can change as camps finalize their summer plans, so this list is updated as new sessions and information are announced.

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Camp Carolina

1 Lambs Crk Rd, Brevard, NC 28712 | 828-884-2414 

A spirited boys’ camp that combines outdoor adventure with strong community values. Campers spend their days paddling rivers, hiking trails, playing sports, and trying new challenges.  

  • Session 1 | June 7-26 
  • Session 2 | June 28-July 24 
  • Session 3 | July 26-August 9 

Camp Cedar Cliff

Camp Cedar Cliff, PO Box 9036, Asheville, NC 28815 | 828-450-3331

Faith based outdoor camp. The camp approach to recreation helps campers to cooperate with others, manage their fears, build confidence, learn new skills, and develop a greater appreciation for their environment and the beauty in nature.

Trailblazers

  • June 7-10
  • June 14-17
  • June 21-24
  • June 28-July 1
  • July 5-8
  • July 12-15
  • July 12-17
  • July 19-22
  • July 26-29

Pioneers/Explorers

  • June 7-12
  • June 14-19
  • June 21-26
  • June 28-July 3
  • July 5-10
  • July 12-17
  • July 19-24
  • July 19-31

Mountaineers

  • June 7-19
  • June 21-July 3
  • July 5-17
  • July 20-Aug. 1

Day Camp

  • June 8-12
  • June 15-19
  • June 22-26
  • June 29-July 3
  • July 6-10
  • July 13-17
  • July 20-24
  • July 27-31
  • Aug. 3-7

Camp Chosatonga (Boys Camp)

2500 Morgan Mill Rd, Brevard, NC 28712 | 828-884-6834 

A rugged, adventure‑driven boys’ camp that encourages independence, teamwork, and resilience. Campers hike, paddle, climb, and play hard while forming strong bonds in a positive, close‑knit environment rooted in character and personal growth. 

  • Session 1 | June 4-26 
  • Session 2 | June 30-August 2 
  • Session 3 | June 4-August 2  

Camp Highlander (Boys Camp)

42 Dalton Road, Mills River, NC 28759 | (828) 891-7721

Camp Highlander is a long‑running overnight camp tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering kids and teens a classic summer experience rooted in outdoor adventure and cabin‑based community. This camp is a co-ed camp with separate opportunities for boys & girls.

  • Kick-Off Session | June 6-12
  • Session A | June 14-26
  • Session B | June 28-July 10
  • Session C | July 12-28
  • Session BC | June 28-July 28

Camp Highlander (Girls Camp)

42 Dalton Road, Mills River, NC 28759 | (828) 891-7721

Camp Highlander is a long‑running overnight camp tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering kids and teens a classic summer experience rooted in outdoor adventure and cabin‑based community. This camp is a co-ed camp with separate opportunities for boys & girls.
  • Kick-Off Session | June 6-12
  • Session A | June 14-26
  • Session B | June 28-July 10
  • Session C | July 12-28
  • Session BC | June 28-July 28

Camp High Rocks (Boys Camp)

1234 High Rocks Rd, Brevard, NC 28712 | 828-885-2153 

A classic boys’ adventure camp where days are filled with mountain biking, paddling, climbing, and time on the lake. 

  • Session 1 | June 7-26 
  • Session 2 | June 14-26 
  • Session 3 | June 29-July 11 
  • Session 4 | June 28-July 25 
  • Session 5 | July 13-25 
  • Session 6 | July 27-August 8 
  • Session 7 | August 10-15 

Camp Illahee (Girls Camp)

500 Illahee Rd, Brevard, NC 28712 | 828-883-2181

A welcoming, tradition‑rich girls’ camp where days are filled with swimming, crafts, hiking, and outdoor adventure. 

  • Session 1 | June 7-16 
  • Session 2 | June 28-July 24 
  • Session 3 | June 28-July 10 
  • Session 4 | July 12-24 
  • Session 5 | July 26-August 7 
  • Session 6 | August 9-14 

Camp Kahdalea (Girls Camp)

2500 Morgan Mill Rd, Brevard, NC 28712 | 828-884-6834 

A joyful girls’ camp tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains, where campers spend their days adventuring outdoors, trying creative activities, and growing in confidence within a warm, faith‑grounded community. 

  • Session 1 | June 4-26 
  • Session 2 | June 30-August 2 
  • Session 3 | June 4-August 2 

Camp Kanuga

130 Kanuga Chapel Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28739 | 828-233-2840

  • Camp Kanuga, several overnight camps from which to choose

Camp Lurecrest

207 Charlotte Drive, Lake Lure, NC, 28746 | 704-841-2701 

Perched on the shores of Lake Lure, this camp delivers an unplugged, community‑focused experience where campers enjoy lakefront activities, outdoor challenges, and Christ‑centered guidance. 

  • Buffalo Creek 1 | June 21-24 (Minicamp, rising 3rd-6th graders) 
  • Buffalo Creek 2 | June 24-17 (Minicamp, rising 3rd-6th graders) 
  • Bearwallow | June 28-July 4 (rising 6th-8th graders) 
  • The Narrows | July 5-11 (rising 7th-9th graders) 
  • Pinnacle | July 12-18 (rising 9th-12th graders) 
  • Bearwallow 2 | July 19-25 (rising 6th-8th graders) 
  • Swannanoa | July 26-31 (rising 4th-6th graders) 
  • Pioneer | August 1-6 (rising 6th-8th graders) 
  • Family Camp | August 28-30 

Camp Pinnacle

1 Wolfe Lake Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28739 | 855-378-1928

Camp Pinnacle is a long‑established overnight camp tucked into the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, where kids spend two immersive weeks exploring nature, building confidence, and forging strong friendships.
  • Junior Camp | June 6-12
  • Session 1 | June 14-26
  • Session 2 | June 28-July 10
  • Session 3 | July 12-24
  • Session 4 | July 26-August 7

Camp Wayfarer

One Red Bird Song Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731 | 888-405-2656

Camp Wayfarer is a family‑run overnight camp tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering a warm, close‑knit environment where kids ages 5–16 can grow, explore, and build confidence.
  • July Camp | July 20-31
  • Main Camp | June 21-July 30
  • Adventure Camp Session 1 | June 21-27
  • Adventure Camp Session 2 | July 12-28
  • June Adventure Camp | June 7-13
  • Session 1 | June 21-July 9
  • Session 2 | July 12-30
  • June Camp | June 7-18
  • July Camp | July 19-30

COMPASS Summer Experience

310 Gaither Circle, Montreat, NC 28757 | 828-669-8012

COMPASS is a weeklong overnight program where high school students explore a field they’re curious about through hands‑on learning with college‑level instructors. They choose one academic track—from areas like cybersecurity, outdoor recreation, psychology, creative writing, audio production, and more—and spend the week diving into real activities and experiences tied to that field. 

  • June 21-25

Green River Preserve

301 Green River Rd, Zirconia, NC 28790 | 828-698-8828 

Set on a vast wildlife preserve, campers spend their days exploring forests, streams, and open meadows alongside naturalists who encourage wonder and observation. 

  • Week 1 | June 6-11 
  • Week 2 | June 14-19 
  • Week 3 | June 21-July 2 
  • Week 4 | July 5-23 
  • Week 5 | July 26-August 6 

Girl Scouts Carolinas

This summer, overnight summer camp programs will be offered at Keyauwee Program Center (Sophia, NC) for girls and Girl Scouts in rising grades 2 – 12. Overnight troop camping opportunities will be offered at Camp Ginger Cascades (Lenoir, NC) and Camp Pisgah (Brevard, NC).

Several camps are available. Dates and registration information are available here.

Gwynn Valley

301 Gwynn Valley Trail, Brevard, NC 28712 | 828-885-2900 

A woodsy camp that celebrates simple outdoor play, creativity, and community. Kids spend their days exploring forests and streams, working on hands‑on crafts, and enjoying classic camp activities at an easygoing pace. 

  • Session A | June 6-15 
  • Session B | June 17-26 
  • Session C | June 28-July 17 
  • Session C1 | June 18-July 7 
  • Session C2 | July 8-17 
  • Session D | July 19-31 
  • New Campers Session | July 25-31 
  • Session E | August 2-8 

Senior Overnight Adventure Camp

1220 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778 | 828-686-3080 

An adventure‑focused overnight experience designed for older campers ready for more independence. They spend their days exploring the outdoors, bonding through group challenges, and enjoying relaxed evening activities 

  • Week 1 | July 13-17 
  • Week 2 | 27-31 

Nike Running Camp

UNC Asheville | One University Heights, Asheville, NC, 28804 | 828-251-6600 

A high‑energy program where young runners train on mountain trails and college facilities, building speed, endurance, and confidence under experienced coaches. 

  • Week 1 | July 5-10 
  • Week 2 | July 12-17 
  • Week 3 | July 19-24 

PARI Summer Camp

1 Paris Dr, Canton, NC 28716 | 828-862-5554 

Hosted at a former NASA facility tucked deep in Pisgah Forest, this camp gives students an immersive taste of space science and hands‑on STEM exploration. Campers use real research tools, tackle space‑mission simulations, and study the night sky from one of the region’s darkest observatories. 

  • July 6-17 (rising 9th-12th graders)
  • July 19-24 (ages 11-15)

Ridge Haven Brevard

215 Ridge Haven Rd, Brevard, NC 28712 | 828-862-3916 

Campers take part in games, outdoor exploration, cabin time, and age‑specific sessions designed to help them grow socially, spiritually, and personally. 

  • May 25-30 
  • June 1-6 
  • June 22-27 
  • July 6-11 
  • July 20-25 
  • July 27- August 1 
  • August 3-8 

Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters

75 Mae Johnson Way, Andrews, NC 28901 | 828-321-2210 

An energetic adventure‑driven Christian camp where days are packed with outdoor challenges such as high‑adventure courses, water activities, and team‑based recreation paired with intentional spiritual teaching. 

  • May 25-30 
  • June 1-6 
  • June 8-13 
  • June 15-20 
  • June 22-27 
  • June 29 – July 4 
  • July 6-11 
  • July 13-18 
  • July 20-25 
  • July 27 – August 1 

UNC Asheville Pre-College Programs

1 University Heights, Asheville, NC 28804 | 828-251-6600

UNC Asheville’s Pre-College Programs let high school students spend a week on campus exploring a focused academic interest through hands‑on learning with university faculty. Students live in residence halls, join immersive workshops, and experience a true preview of college life.

  • June 14-19

  • June 21-26

YMCA Camp Watia

5030 Waita Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713 | 828-209-9600 

A classic outdoor‑adventure camp where kids spend their days exploring the woods, trying new activities like hiking and paddling, and building confidence through teamwork and simple wilderness challenges. 

Weekly Camps | June 14-August 14 

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