Active
Tracked page
12 sites open
Scanned 16h ago
Official link
Booking
Recreation.govNC
Sunburst
National Forests in North Carolina
Upcoming Availability
12 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Wed, Jul 22
None
available
Thu, Jul 23
8
sites
Fri, Jul 24
4
sites
Sat, Jul 25
None
available
Sun, Jul 26
3
sites
Mon, Jul 27
5
sites
Tue, Jul 28
7
sites
Wed, Jul 29
7
sites
Thu, Jul 30
6
sites
Fri, Jul 31
5
sites
Sat, Aug 1
5
sites
Sun, Aug 2
7
sites
Mon, Aug 3
7
sites
Tue, Aug 4
7
sites
Campground guide
What to know before booking
This is a relatively small facility with campsites organized into one row.
Important notices
Sunburst campgrpuond is open from March 23-November 15.
Check-in: Anytime after 2pm Check-out: Before 12noon.
Availability is extremely limited during weekends and holidays and it is recommended that visitors reserve campsites ahead of time.
Pets are allowed on-site. Dogs must be kept on-leash for the duration of your stay.
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Common questions
Is Sunburst available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 12 of the next 14 days, starting Thu, Jul 23. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Sunburst?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.