McDowell County is known for its beauty. It is surrounded by it. Whether its the Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway to the north, or Lake James to the East. To the west you will find the Pisgah National Forest. All the green forests to the south. Come see all we have to offer in our waterfalls, greenways, hiking paths, wildlife and even a geyser. Try our campgrounds page which includes locations to tent camp, as well rv camping. Try this link McDowell Trails Association (www.mcdowelltrails.org)