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Raw Farms / Apple Orchard
5 sites · Tents10 acres · Black Mountain, NC
This land was once a busy organic farm and sat empty for years, We are raw vegans who love to grow food and eat lots of fruit! We fell in love with massive river on the land and the greenhouses. Its a very magical piece of land!
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Trout Lily Creekside Camp
4 sites · RVs, Tents4 acres · Weaverville, NC
This sweet 4 acre property lies on a gorgous s-turn of Reems Creek, 1 mile from downtown Weaverville. There is a porta-potty provided and a hose attached to our house campers are welcome to. We have 3 large, friendly dogs who you will definitely meet. So, dog lovers only. Reems creek is known for it's great trout fishing so bring a fishing license and your poles! The water is pristine and great for swimming as well. Fire ring and wood, swings, hammocks, and corn hole provided.
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Green Toe Ground
3 sites · Tents16 acres · Burnsville, NC
Our farm is named for its site on the South Toe river. This is a pristine river great for swimming. Our farm has a legendary local swimming hole with a rope swing. The river is stocked with trout for fishing. The road by the farm is great for walks or biking. We are nearby tons of hiking and outdoor activities.
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French Broad River Lower Pad
1 site · RV1 acre · Marshall, NC
This is an oversized pad on .5 acres directly on the French Broad River. Walk down the stone steps to the beach, and swim, fish or just play in the water. Deer, bear, otters, geese and eagles have all been spotted from the deck of the pad.
This pad is directly on the river and is, therefore, in a flood zone. Guests must keep current on river conditions and be prepared to evacuate should river conditions change. The app titled River App gives a forecast of river conditions. Select French Broad River "at Marshall" to get notices on conditions.
Enjoy Asheville only 20 minutes away or explore the historic town of Marshall, with the quaint eating establishments and bars with a deck on the river to take in the view.
Additionally, you must go under a bridge that has a clearance of only 13'3"; your rig must be less than 13'3" high to get under the bridge. This pad is oversized, so there is plenty of parking for additional vehicles, but the height requirement is fixed.
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Mountaintop Fantasy
4 sites · Lodging8 acres · Cullowhee, NC
Selected by Outside Magazine as their Favorite Hipcamp in North Carolina and a Hipcamp Finalist in N.C. 2020, 2021, and 2022 and runner up best treehouse in 2023, you can choose among three separate and memorable experiences in our 8 acre compound: 1) a woodsy, peaceful glamping experience with million dollar views in an 6 person tent;; 2) a glampingTreehouse with W/C; and 3) the newly built 2BR 1 1/2 BA private annex to our house. Each can be all yours - this is not a commercial campground.
Explore the innumerable trails and waterfalls of the Smokies; fish in the
Lake or numerous rivers and streams; swim in the Lake and at the sand beach down the road; rent a pontoon boat; travel the Blue Ridge Parkway; enjoy the shopping and restaurants of nearby Cashiers and Highlands.
Or just chill out. These are truly unique high altitude sites with amenities you won't find elsewhere.
Both are in a gated "subdivision" that has 60 lots but only 8 houses - the rest is woods and the only place in your vicinity is our cabin.
With unmatched mountain and western views, if you like the great outdoors on the mountain and in the woods,
This is the place for you and your family.
If you like a more camping style with tent (provided), covered camp kitchen, table and firepit ( along with the uncovered ones) check out Smoky Mountain High. Don't like tents? No problem. Check out our Treehouse with kitchen, bunks, grill, cooktop, heaters, W/C and more. Prefer indoor rustic luxury? The Glenville Aerie (4100') is a fully furnished, annex we built for our family, guests and friends who value their privacy.
Walkie-talkies to facilitate mountain communications. Board games too.
Access to our dock, canoes and kayak? Yep. Adult life preservers provided. Secret nature trail to our kids playground and trampoline. Hammock, kid's swing, hanging chair and dining for 6. Visit with Jake the Cat and our chickens.
This area is truly one of a kind spiritual respite.
These mountains are justly known for hiking, fishing, water sports, chilling out and forgetting about the Virus, politics and the nuisances of the workaday world. Our goal is to provide you and your family with an unforgettable and magical N.C. mountain experience, while reducing your blood pressure.
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Secluded Mountain Tiny Home & Barn
4 sites · Lodging30 acres · Hot Springs, NC
When you go to sleep, there's no light except the moon and stars, no refrigerator or central heating or air conditioning noise -- only the sounds of nature -- the stream, crickets or frogs in the nearby pond, dogs or coyotes in the distance. Without the glow of a nearby city, the hot tub on a clear night, the skies are dazzling.
Speaking of which, the wood-fired hot tub is made by a company called Snorkel. It's perfect for 2 and can fit 3, although tight. It's Japanese style hot tub bathing, meaning no chemicals. Also, since we're not grid tied, it relies on a firebox heating fresh spring water, which you fill it with. It takes approx. 35 minutes to fill the tub and between 3 and 3.5 hours to heat (longer when it's really cold!). There's a thermometer in it, so as it gets closer to your liking (don't let it get over 102 degrees), let the existing logs burn down, choke off the air vent sleeve and hop in. With no pump sounds and the stars above, it's incomparable. The $50 fee (per 2 night rentals) covers thorough cleaning between guests and split firewood.
You will be very comfortable in Little Good Egg, even in extreme weather, simply by paying attention and taking more time for simple tasks. It sounds corny, but there is a meditative quality to thinking and doing things like heating water, keeping warm, staying hydrated, eating well and choosing to do what you really want. I'm always amazed how busy I am -- and how different this kind of busy feels -- without electronics and my technological "time savers." Odd as it sounds to say this, it's stunning and wonderful to go "offline," even for just a day, and not get hit by little chirps and incoming messages that seem to arrive now 24/7.
Note: Since we opened in October, 2014, guest reviews consistently tell us us best thing about staying at Good Egg is being off the grid and the treadmill of modern life, unplugging from the dominant culture and experiencing oneself as humans did 100 years ago and more.
Whether it’s the absence of electricity (in the cabin), the quiet of the country, no city glow in the night sky, or the once common experience of the natural world dominating over human-made or human-crafted things, it’s astonishing for many of us to see and feel and experience without constant communications via text and email and the distractions of modern life. Many people write that they’ve learned an enormous amount about themselves, about homesteading or permaculture, and about alternate ways of being.
This Spring (2016), we’ve increased the price a bit reflect more accurately our costs to maintain and improve the buildings & the property as well as carefully and lovingly transitioning it between guests.
WARNING: Under North Carolina law, there is no liability for an injury to or death of a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include, among others, risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity.” N.C.G.S. § 99E-32(b).
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Sacred Roots
2 sites · Lodging1 acres · Rosman, NC
A sublime place where art and the natural world collide. Start your morning enjoying coffee on the patio among the trees, completely immersed in nature. Relax by the garden after a long day of exploring or take a spin around the lake in one of our rented kayaks. (A waiver will be required for all boat use.) The fire pit is a perfect way to end the day with stories, music, and laughter while the stars shine down upon you.
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Enchanting and unique cottage on 1.5 acres, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains just 20 minutes outside of charming Brevard. A perfect getaway for outdoor enthusiasts or anyone seeking tranquil solitude. Beautiful, wooded property with gardens, creative art, screened-in porch, patio, fire pits, and an 11-acre lake for kayaking, swimming, fishing, and exploring. Two kayaks are available for 150.00 or stand up paddleboards for 150.00 for the duration of your stay. A liability waiver is required for all boat use. The foothills trail, hiking, biking, and waterfalls are all within minutes of the property.
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French Broad River Upper Pad
1 site · RV1 acre · Marshall, NC
This site is located across the street from the French Broad Lower Site and is at a slightly higher elevation which rarely requires evacuation in flooding conditions. Residents using this pad also have access to the river down the steps of the pad across the street. However, like the French Broad Lower Site, you must go under a bridge that has only 13'3" clearance height. This is a back-in site, facing the river. There is a train that passes in the back, which adds to the historical and rustic vibe of this site; in fact, my grandfather was foreman building the railroad through the Hot Springs area. My husband and I have literally witnessed a bear floating down the river and getting out across the river, otters or maybe minks across the river, deer in the yard, and geese aplenty if that's your thing. There is a $100.00 a month cap on electricity for monthly renters.
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OG Vintage Camper
1 site · Lodging10 acres · SC
Nestled in a secluded, quiet cove bordering the Jim Timmerman Resource area in Jocassee Gorge, the Reedy Cove Farmstead is the ideal place to get away from it all while still being able to access the incredible bounty of local outdoor activities. Bordering hundreds of acres of untouched wilderness, guests can enjoy endless hiking opportunities originating onsite with destinations offering stunning views and secret waterfalls.
Within 5-20 minutes guests can find themselves at any of the top natural destinations in the area like Twin Falls, Sassafras Mt, Caesar's Head, Lakes Keowee & Jocassee, Rosman, NC, The Hagood Mill Historic Site, Horse Pasture Rd. and so many more.
* Guests can also sign up for any of the classes offered onsite during their stay such as Foraging, Wild Mushroom ID, Wildcrafted Medicinal Tinctures, Outdoor Cooking, and Basics to Off-Grid living. Classes are available to groups or as private lessons offered to guests and can be included in the rental cost.
Reedy Cove Farmstead is relatively new so it is ever growing & changing. Work - trade is a possibility for those struggling financially.
Come enjoy the beauty and splendor of Appalachia in the heart of The Blue Ridge Mountains.
Your next adventure awaits.
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As if cascading waterfalls amid stunning mountain ranges and lush forests weren’t enough, beach camping around Asheville offers another delight for lovers of the great outdoors. Lake James State Park, about an hour east of Asheville, has camping options close to the lake's 700-foot-long beach, including drive-in campsites for tents with hot showers and potable water. Take advantage of swimming beaches and water sports from Memorial Day to Labor Day, when lifeguards are typically on duty. Other highlights include kayak and paddleboard rentals as well as reservable picnic shelters. At Lake Lure Beach and Water Park, water slides promise fun for the whole family. Build sand castles and enjoy lunch on covered picnic tables. Private campgrounds along Broad River—west of Lake Lure—provide a comfortable place to stay nearby, while south of Asheville, Lake Powhatan Recreation Area in Pisgah National Forest has yet another swimming lake with a sandy beach perfect for North Carolina’s hot summers. The campground is open year-round with fire pits, drinking water, and flush toilets.
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