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Dark Ridge Hide Out (Adults Only)

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· Elk Park, Avery, North Carolina

20 acres hosted by Curtis C.

2 lodging sites · 5 RV/tent sites · 2 RV sites · 7 tent sites

Best in North Carolina: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

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"Adults only" doesn't mean anything other than just "no children", so as to preserve the natural peace and quiet, and assurance that there won't be loud and unruly children on the property. Inquiries and booking requests received after 9: pm may not be answered until the next morning. Dark Ridge Hide Out, is a 20 acre parcel in the Blue Ridge Mountain's on the back side of the Beech Mt Ski Resort in a secluded quiet and safe community with less than a dozen homes in a one mile radius. Away from light and sound pollution. Except for an occasional passing vehicle "and often none at all from 10pm to 6am" all you will hear is the sound of the creek which runs through the lower section by the RV sites, cricket's and frogs at the nearby fish pond and only the light from the moon and star's in the clear mountain sky and fire flies. It is my home place with a tobacco barn and a big combination cattle/tobacco barn built almost entirely just by my Mom and Dad in early 1940"s. My parents and grand parents lived off of the land here and raised cash crops like cabbage, corn and tobacco, we also raised sugar cane and made molasses, we had free range chickens, as many as 50 honey bee hives and over 50 head of cattle, two or three hog's and of course a horse. There was four main fields; two for cow pasture, one meadow to grow hay "now Christmas trees" and the main one on my part where all crops were grown is where the camp sites are. I grew up helping with the crops and other farm chores, one was to go to the pasture and bring the milk cows in and do the milking every day before and after school, feed the hogs and chickens, gather the egg's, let the chickens out in the morning and close the chicken house in the evening to protect them from critters like opossums, raccoons and wildcats. This is where I grew up, my dad grew up and, near where my mother and both of my grandparents grew up. My house was built in 1905 the same year my dad was born. The campsites are on my 20 acre section section of the original 82 acres with the house and barns, the remainder went to my brother but now is out of the family. The section of Elk River with the Compression Falls "45 ft high" and Twisting Falls which is part of Pisgah National Forest is less than two miles from here, and an old logging road going around the mountain above the river for about three miles to another Falls "Elk River Falls, 65 ft high" is a great place to hike or mountain bike. You will be free to explore and hike any part of my property except the house and out building's. The pond's are full of Trout and Blue Gill fish that are like pet's they love little pieces of bread. You can feed the fish but no fishing.

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Dale W.recommends

April 22, 2024

Site 1 - Dark Ridge Hide Out/RV Full Hook Up

Streams, Mountains, Waterfalls!

WOW, what a wonderful vacation we had staying at Dark Ridge Hide Out! Curtis was a wonderful host, always checking on his campers and making sure everyone was having a good time. He told us about Compression Falls just a few miles away, and we went there and found the most beautiful waterfall spot you can imagine (as well as challenging hike/rock climb). Curtis has lived there all his life, and shared local stories about the area. Dark Ridge Hide Out is only 8 miles from the town of Beech Mountain, a small mountain town where you can find a burger and some groceries. What a great getaway, we can't wait to go back soon :)

Matt S.recommends

April 22, 2024

Site 2 - Dark Ridge Hide Out/RV Full Hook

Peace and tranquility!

The location is nestled away from city sights and sounds, perfect for relaxing. Our site was right in front of a creek, flowing with soothing water sounds all day and night. The 20 acre property is beautiful. There are two fish ponds where you are encouraged to feed the fish. You can tell they're used to being fed by the guests since they will basically swim right up to you. Curtis is extremely friendly and helpful. He goes out of his way to ensure that you have the best visit possible. This place is definitely a hidden gem. We are looking forward to our next visit. Thank you for letting us enjoy your property Curtis!

Joshua S.recommends

April 19, 2024

Site 5 Crooked Tree

Was a very great experience had a blast would recommend to everyone grilled every night

Pablo H.recommends

April 2, 2024

Site 2 Forest View

Curtis is a great host. We loved camping at his place near Boone. His place was quiet and secluded, exactly what we were looking for.

Karen H.recommends

March 31, 2024

Site 1 Creek View

This was a great camp site! It was nice and secluded. Hearing the creek was an added bonus! The dogs loved it too!!! Curtis was kind and helpful!

Andrea S.recommends

March 31, 2024

Site 8 Frog Pond Holler

Great mountain camping experience

Curtis’ property is beautiful and perfect for mountain camping experience. The sites are well placed for privacy and ease of access. At site 8 there is a small pond and I fell asleep to a chorus of spring peepers. Curtis is a delightful and welcoming host who readily shares his long knowledge of his land and its history. One caveat: for folks towing large RVs or boat trailers the road in is good bit narrow, very curvy and goes up and down steeply at times however the views are many and stunning!

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Elk Park, Avery, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East) and S’atsoyaha (Yuchi) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Curtis C.Joined in June 2018

Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 2 hours

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