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At the Ridge Camp-Riverside Escapes

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· Balsam Grove, Transylvania, North Carolina
36 acres hosted by Carrie J.
7 lodging sites · 3 RV sites · 2 tent sites
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Full RV hookups
Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at select sites.
Creature comforts
Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at some sites.
Our property was once owned by Transylvania County Sheriff Carter McCall. 36 acres in the middle of Pisgah National Forest. “Simple Mountain Camping” is our motto. Located approximately seven miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, At the Ridge Campground is surrounded by North Carolina’s beautiful Pisgah National Forest and the North Fork River. Here you can experience what you came to the Blue Ridge Mountains for: crisp evenings, sitting around the campfire, excellent views, relaxing in nature, hiking to waterfalls and fishing, Don’t forget our favorite, just watching the water go by! All at an affordable price.
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59 ratings · 49 reviews
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Rachael P.recommends
June 2, 2024
#6 Riverside Camping Cabin
Awesome camping experience
I loved staying in the cabin on Carrie’s land. They gave us some great directions of places nearby we needed to check out. Porta-potties were clean and the land was beautiful! They had such a cute little pond with ducks and an inflatable bouncy swan. I will definitely stay there again if I am in the area! The cabins were perfect for sleeping 3 people with a bed and cot. The mini fridge, microwave, and AC made a great “glamping” experience. Had so much fun roasting marshmallows and falling asleep to the nice sounds from the stream. Loved it!
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Martha J.recommends
June 2, 2024
#4 River Campsite
Stayed several days, parked next to a bubbling stream, so nice to listen to. Tom the host was very helpful giving us recommendations to all the best hikes and sights in the area. Close to the Blueridge Pkwy, Brevard, Waynesville and about 50 miles to Asheville. I would definitely stay there again.
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Randall M.recommends
May 29, 2024
#4 River Campsite
Family and dogs loved it.
Had a great time nights were quite and we had a great time.
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Marty G.recommends
May 23, 2024
#4 Camping Cabin
Laid Back Stay
Simple laid back. I loved it. Rustic , nothing fancy I don’t need fancy.
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Erik H.recommends
May 21, 2024
#2 Riverside Great Camping Cabin
Highly recommend!
This place was magical, all the staff were extremely nice and informative of things to see in the area. All cabins are along a river filled with gems and fresh mountain water. I hoped in the river and had a nice little cold plunge. Wish I stayed another night
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Charles E.recommends
May 21, 2024
#4 Camping Cabin
Our sysy was wonderful. The river by the cabin lulled us to sleep. We will be back for a longer stay!
Location
Balsam Grove, Transylvania, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Miccosukee First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Carrie J.Joined in February 2019
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