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Barnhill Mountain in Fletcher, NC

Hosted by Edwin · Hoopers Creek, North Carolina
2 units · RV, Tent · 20 acres
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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.

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The Birds Nest of Barnhill

Tent pitch · Sleeps 2
Welcome to Barnhill Mountain Canopy Retreat (Early Access Edition) — a unique treehouse escape currently in an exciting stage of growth and development. Nestled in a peaceful mountain forest, this elevated retreat is built around a massive mature birch tree where towering trunks rise directly through the center of the structure. The goal is simple: create a one-of-a-kind overnight experience that feels immersed in nature while blending rustic comfort with the adventure of sleeping in the trees. The retreat is currently open to guests while continuing to evolve. Early visitors have the chance to experience the site as it grows and becomes something truly special. Think of it as staying in a living project — already memorable, already comfortable, but still gaining new features and improvements over time. Guests will stay on an elevated 11’ x 11’ tree platform surrounded by forest canopy and mountain atmosphere. The site currently offers a cozy overnight experience with elevated views, natural surroundings, and a setting that feels tucked away from everyday life. Current and planned features include: • Elevated treehouse platform built around a massive tree • Cozy sleeping space and sheltered overnight retreat area • Covered lounge space • Lower relaxation platform beneath the main deck • Composting toilet setup • Fresh water station • Fire pit gathering area • Ambient lighting and seating areas • Ongoing additions and upgrades as the retreat develops As part of this early phase, guests may notice active improvements taking place between stays. You may see areas being refined, added features under construction, or new ideas taking shape. While care is taken to keep the experience comfortable and enjoyable, this site is best suited for guests who appreciate creativity, nature, and being part of something in progress. In return, you’ll experience a stay unlike anything else — an opportunity to watch a forest retreat come to life and enjoy a more personal, authentic adventure along the way. Wake up among the trees, enjoy coffee in the canopy, relax under the forest shade, and help be part of the story as Barnhill Mountain Canopy Retreat continues to grow. Thank you for supporting a small project with big ideas. We’re excited to share the journey with you.
4WD recommended
Campfires allowed
No toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No showers

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Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain

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Motorhome/tent pitch · Sleeps 12 · Vehicles under 4 m
  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 a short drive from two great towns. *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!
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup

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99% Recommend247 Ratings · 212 reviews
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· May 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
Beautiful site! Well maintained amenities & nice views! The windy gravel road leading up to the site makes for a nice walk as well
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Kalyn R.
2 reviews
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· May 2026
Private Campsite with Views
Tent ·
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
Beautiful, private campsite on top of a mountain. The bathroom is actually nicer than most public restrooms.
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Ross C.
3 reviews
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· April 2026
Perfect seclusion for pups!
Tent · With pets ·
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
Edwin’s place was perfect for us! It was our first time taking our two dogs camping, and we really wanted something secluded to test it out. This was the spot! Super private and allowed us to let our dogs off leash. The property was spacious and shaded. Being able to add on water was great. We will definitely be back!
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Ashlyn C.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· April 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
We had such a great overnight stay here. The view was incredible, especially at sunset, and the stars at night were amazing. It was so quiet—exactly what we were hoping for. The site felt very private, was easy to find, and the restroom was impressively clean. The small structure is pretty cool with a sleeping platform and lots of extras. It does block the sunset a bit but we still had a great view. Overall, we loved our stay and would absolutely come back.
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Ashley A.
3 reviews
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· April 2026
5 m car · With pets ·
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
This was such a special place. Edwin has done a very lovely job on the place. The shelter can be slept in and we used that for our kitchen type items. The sunsets are awesome. We will be back. Complete seclusion.
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Jenni F.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· April 2026
Tent ·
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
Barnhill mountain is an awesome place to set up camp to explore the Asheville. I've stayed here two separate times and would recommend it highly. Excellent views from the site, very private, and less than an hour drive from many, many great hikes in the area. Great spot to camp with dogs and Edwin is a fantastic host, making sure you have everything you need. I'm not sure I'll be in the area again for a while, but this one's definitely bookmarked!
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Michael S.
6 reviews
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· March 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
A very well kept and spacious campsite with excellent views!
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Clif M.
7 months on Hipcamp
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· March 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
Edwin has set up an incredible site. He made it very easy to navigate and enjoy!
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Caleb B.
3 reviews
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· March 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
We had a great experience at Barnhill, beautiful spot with a great sunset and sunrise, close enough to fun hiking too! Host was great on communication and providing us with wood and water, my friends were super impressed with the spot. Felt nice and secluded while being easy to access.
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Alexandria R.
4 years on Hipcamp
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· March 2026
Great spot with epic views!
Tent ·
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
We loved the camping here unfortunately had to cut it short by one day, but was an amazing site! Be prepared as getting to the spot can be tough if you aren’t from the area.
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Charlie J.
3 reviews
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· February 2026
4 m campervan ·
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
Fantastic place! Would recommend, only 40 minutes from Asheville. Very private. 5G service on Verizon.
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Colin P.
2 reviews
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· February 2026
5 m car · With pets ·
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
Great spot, planning on returning! Good views and private.
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Jack M.
4 months on Hipcamp
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· February 2026
Perfect weekend spot
Tent · With pets ·
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
We had the most wonderful weekend at Edwin’s spot. It was absolutely beautiful, incredibly private, and exactly what we were hoping for in a peaceful getaway. We tent camped in February, and even with the colder weather, we were comfortable and cozy. I didn’t expect the shelter on site, but we really appreciated using it for extra storage. The views were stunning, the sunrise was breathtaking, and the campfire kept us warm all afternoon while we cooked and relaxed. There’s something special about spending a slow day by the fire with nowhere else to be. Our dogs had the best time exploring all the open space, too. It truly felt like our own little retreat for the weekend. We were sad to leave when the trip was over, but we’ve already shared this hidden gem with friends and hope many more people get to experience it. We’ll definitely be back!
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Tricia M.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· January 2026
Tent ·
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
What a beautiful spot!! Spend a night here just to get away for a night. Got some good R&R time :) Edwin was a great host and very communicative. I will for sure be coming back again soon — with some classmates this time around.
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Tori K.
5 months on Hipcamp
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· January 2026
Tent ·
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
Such a lovely spot! I live in the area and needed a spot in the woods to decompress and this was just that! The spot and the view were lovely, I enjoyed having all the storage for gear and firewood, and the privy was such a nice convenience! The space is well kept and the host was easy to communicate with. I will definitely be recommending this spot to my friends and hope to stay again!
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Anna W.
2 reviews
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· December 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
The location was perfect for what I was looking for. Very quiet and secluded. I went on Christmas Day, which was really nice because being winter I could see through all the trees and I had a 360° view of the mountains around us. Several good spots to pitch multiple tents, and just a great spot overall. Highly recommend
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Lance H.
9 months on Hipcamp
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· December 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
This was the most beautiful campsite I’ve ever been to! Fare warning don’t park downhill on the gravel,(you may not be able to reverse). Huge thanks to the host, we had an amazing time!
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Reagan M.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· December 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
Great, large private space that I could let the dog off the leash. Almost panoramic views of mountains through the trees. Quiet and peaceful.
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Wren F.
2 reviews
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· November 2025
Great spot!
4 m campervan · With pets ·
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
We had a great time and will definitely be back! The view was great and the site felt private. It was honestly hard to pick which fire pit we wanted to use. If you’re tent camping the top one is probably better. We used the bottom pit since we were truck camping. The closed in shed serves as a good shelter in case of inclement weather and the on-site outhouse was a nice added feature as well. I feel like the price is reasonable as well, not too cheap but not too expensive either. There are a good bit of downed trees around but not much can be done about that and I believe it’s helped open up the view too. Overall we were very happy and will definitely be coming back!
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Chip S.
2 reviews
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· November 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
Another great trip to Barnhill Mountain! The views were even better this time, and we had a fantastic time. The weather was perfect, and the host was very accommodating. Would recommend and we will come back soon!
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Ethan J.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2025
Awesome Experience
Tent · With pets ·
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
Truly at the top of a mountain! Edwin communicates quickly & answered all our questions. The shelter Edwin has made is awesome, wouldn’t even need a tent if you want to sleep in there. The pit toilet is a GREAT addition. The dog cable run is a really nice too. There are multiple spots to place tents and two different spots to have a fire. We had a group of 10 people with 6 tents and still had open spots. 2 trucks & a van fit at the parking on site, the mini van struggled a bit up parts of the graveled hill drive but made it! 10/10 recommend & would love to come back.
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Morgan R.
10 months on Hipcamp
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· November 2025
Tent ·
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
Edwin’s Hipcamp was wonderful! It has a very remote feel without being too far away from a few other houses on the mountain. The road up the mountain was very windy, but the directions provided were easy to follow and we had no issues. There is a small shack at the tent site with some solar powered lights, camping supplies, and even a wooden bed you could use to get shelter from rain or wind. The views here at night of the city and stars were incredible! Would definitely camp here again if in the Asheville area. Also for anyone with dogs, there was a long lead that will give your pup room to roam at the site! We did hear some trees fall during the night as it was very windy and many other trees were already fallen. I would definitely be cautious of where you place your tent.
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Jasmine M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Excellent spot!
Tent · With pets ·
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
Great spot for camping! What a beautiful view and super easy to find with the directions. You could see tons of stars and it was super private!
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Austin M.
8 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent ·
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
I love this spot!! It’s my second time staying here and it was just as amazing as the first time. It feels remote and private, but is a quick drive into the city of Asheville!! It’s a perfect spot for campers.
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Clara B.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
4 m campervan · With pets ·
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
What a beautiful, spacious, private site! We wish we had more time to stay and enjoy the beautiful views! The stars at night were unreal!!!! We have a 14 ft camper that fit perfectly. It was a small challenge getting it turned around, but we made it. 😎 We visited the Souther Williams Vineyard since it is close by. Absolutely gorgeous with the fall colors popping in the trees!
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Jeannine F.
16 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Solo camping heaven
Tent ·
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
So lovely in the fall and remote so you can enjoy the solitude of the mountains!
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Katie M.
5 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
Very nice secluded spot. Also loved all the little extra things on the site like the bathroom, shelter, and fire pit areas
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Kyle J.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
Excellent camping spot — there are mountain views and a shelter to spend time in if it rains. The area was very peaceful with plenty of space. Would highly recommend booking!
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John B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent ·
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
We had a great time tent camping here! A peaceful spot with a great view. We added kombucha and firewood to our reservation and enjoyed having both available. Would definitely stay here again!
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Tracy T.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Tip Top of Barnhill Mountain
Great spot off a long gravel road felt secluded, great hikes just a short drive away and friendly host.
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Alex S.
2 years on Hipcamp

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Hoopers Creek, Henderson, North Carolina, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Joined in November 2021

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