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Barnhill Mountain in Fletcher, NC

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· Hoopers Creek, Henderson, North Carolina
20 acres hosted by Edwin B.
1 RV/tent site
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Best in North Carolina: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
All to yourself
99% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
My wife and I moved to the area, from Boone, in the spring of 2014. Our dream was to own a house, preferably a cabin, on top of a mountain with long range views and a gradual winding road to the top. Living in Boone, this dream was definitely out of reach. When we began our search for a new home in the Asheville area, we discovered that the more affordable homes were in fact on the mountains. Perfect! In general I always have a pretty positive outlook on what’s possible, however, I was skeptical that we would ever find our dream home. As Jeannie began her Zillow browsing adventures, one particular cabin with acreage, that was outside of our budget continued to pop up. Jeannie would delete it and then it would come back. At some point the price began to drop, and drop, and drop. On our way back into town one weekend after attending a wedding, I convinced Jeannie to drive by the cabin just because we had the time. Immediately we fell in love and reached out to our realtor buddy. It was more of a shot in the dark but it couldn’t hurt, right? We held our breath for the next month totally expecting someone to get it under contract before us or the sellers not accepting our offer. It had already been reduced significantly so we knew our chances of a lowball offer were slim. We offered the most that we could get a loan for. They accepted! I still get anxious thinking back to that month, October 2014. Many years and two children later, here we are, just as excited everyday to make the long trek up our mountain as we were that August of 2014, and now we are happy to offer a similar experience to you, without having to buy the place. Never stop dreaming! Hope to see you soon, cheers! Learn more about this land:   Pitch your tent in the grass on the tip top of the mountain or park your camper in the flat gravel spot with a fire pit just below the top with beautiful views overlooking Cane Creek.  In the fall and winter enjoy 360 degree views and in the summer enjoy the shade and cool breeze while relaxing & snacking on wild wine berries and black raspberries.   What you will not find is light pollution, traffic, and a desire to leave the mountain.  Fall asleep to the calls of the hoot owl and wake up to the knocking of the wood pecker.       If & when you decide to explore the area, be sure to checkout Hickory Nut Gap farm just 7.9 miles away & Whistle Hop Brewery 7.7 miles away.  Turgua brewery just down on Cane Creek road is only 6.2 miles from camp.  Cane Creek Valley Farm as well as the Cane Creek Community swimming pool is also at the base of camp just in case the kids need a dip of ice cream or a dip in the pool.  Justus Apple Orchard is only 10 miles down the mountain towards Hendersonville.  We love taking our kids there.      We are only 15 miles from downtown Asheville & Hendersonville, and 22 miles from Lake Lure. The site backs up to over 100 acres of forest for a truly wilderness feel just outside of town. *Please message me proof of Military Service to receive your 25% discount code.  We support our troops and their families.  Pitch your tent in the grass on the tip top of the mountain, park your camper in the flat gravel spot with a fire pit just below the top with beautiful views overlooking Cane Creek valley, or stay in the bungalow.  In the fall and winter enjoy 360 degree views and in the summer enjoy the shade and cool breeze while relaxing & snacking on wild wine berries and black raspberries.   What you will not find is light pollution, traffic, and a desire to leave the mountain.  Fall asleep to the calls of the hoot owl and wake up to the knocking of the wood pecker.     If & when you decide to explore the area, be sure to checkout Hickory Nut Gap farm just 7.9 miles away & Whistle Hop Brewery 7.7 miles away.  Turgua brewery just down on Cane Creek road is only 6.2 miles from camp.  Cane Creek Valley Farm as well as the Cane Creek Community swimming pool is also at the base of camp just in case the kids need a dip of ice cream or a dip in the pool.  Justus Apple Orchard is only 10 miles down the mountain towards Hendersonville.  We love taking our kids there.      We are only 15 miles from downtown Asheville & Hendersonville, and 22 miles from Lake Lure. The site backs up to over 100 acres of forest for a truly wilderness feel just outside of town. *Please message me proof of Military Service to receive your 25% discount code.  We support our troops and their families. *Life happens, I understand. If for any reason you need to cancel, please message me and allow me to cancel for you. It’s an algorithm thing, I don’t understand. Thank you and happy camping!
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140 ratings · 124 reviews
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Rebekah W.recommends
April 25, 2024
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
Slice of mountain heaven
This spot was so quiet and lovely. It was an adventure to get up the mountain, but it made it that much more exciting.
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Liz H.recommends
April 21, 2024
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
On the Top of Barnhill Mountain
Camping on the Top of Barnhill mountain was awesome! This little secluded spot is truly a hidden gem, the perfect getaway for two and a pup. We set up in the shelter instead of our tent and the air mattress fit snuggly on the platform. I definitely suggest having Edwin supply your firewood. They have a grate and a teepee hanger to cook over a fire as well as some pans. You will go to sleep listening to the owls and wind. We loved it.
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Caroline H.recommends
April 15, 2024
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
Great stay
We enjoyed camping at this property. Plenty of area for us to use and a beautiful view. We enjoyed sitting by the firepit. The property is very quiet and peaceful. The bathroom was clean and honestly you couldn’t even smell the toilet even when the lid was open. We appreciated the option to add firewood to our stay. We didn’t use the shelter, but it was equipped with plenty of kitchen items etc.
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James S.recommends
April 10, 2024
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
Great
Wonderful stay, easy to get to. They had the most peaceful view. Highly recommend
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Zack R.recommends
April 7, 2024
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
Wonderful campsite, quiet and easily accessible. Perfect for our weekend camping trip
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Shelby K.recommends
April 4, 2024
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
Amazing kombucha, beautiful view, and a super nice host. I had a great stay!
Location
Hoopers Creek, Henderson, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), Mánu: Yį Įsuwą (Catawba), 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 Edwin B.Joined in January 2018
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