Cave camping in North Carolina

From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Outer Banks, your adventure is waiting.

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Dark Ridge Hide Out (Adults Only)

16 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents20 acres · Elk Park, NC
"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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Stoney Creek Oasis Campground

21 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Candler, NC
Learn more about this land: We have 20 beautiful campsites, including tent,and rv sites, along Stoney Fork Creek .We are located in Candler, NC, 20 minutes from downtown Asheville. 5 minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway and within 2 miles to national forests. 10 minutes from Mt. Pisgah and 9 waterfalls within 10 miles. We offer off grid primitive campsites with a few touches of modernism, with and Wi-Fi. The sites are located adjacent from the greenhouses in a large grassy field, next to the creek, and behind the barn.
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the Sandbox

6 sites · Tents37 acres · Hiddenite, NC
A local tradition that is being remodeled due to November 2020 flood. Learn more about this land: Near the emerald hollow gem mine 2 miles by crow 5 miles by car Berry picking (in season) 37 acres on the South Yadkin river picnic table and fire ring provided Rock Hunting in creek and river. Also many indian artifacts have been found. Pool Closed for season explore what nature can do Porta potty on site Build sand castles
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Rose Creek Retreat

1 site · RV2 acres · Morganton, NC
In 2018 we purchased this property to enjoy a little freedom, privacy and relaxation. We have slowly been updating the property over the years and in the end of 2019 we decided to create the site and share it with everyone. After beginning to camp ourselves, a year later. we realized that so many campgrounds resembled the HOA like atmosphere our guests want to escape. We then decided to start our own and we hope you enjoy it!
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Happy Holler

1 site · RV1 acre · Bryson City, NC
Beautiful camper site on creek only 7 miles from downtown Bryson City. Located 2 miles from boat access to Fontana Lake and have extra parking for small watercraft. Easy pull in and out off paved road. Very quiet and peaceful area. There is a covered patio over the creek and a fire pit. We are close to Great Smokey National Park and only 22 miles to Cherokee casino. If you like to ride we are 60 miles to the Dragons tail. The Great Smokey Mountain railroad is only 7 miles away.It is private and peaceful with lots to do just around the corner. Fishing, boating, kayaking and swimming all within two miles. If your not into someone parked next to you, this is your spot.
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Yellow Cottages Vacation Rental

1 site · Lodging10 acres · Brevard, NC
We came here to the area and fall in Love and found this beautiful property 5 minutes from downtown and with beautiful nature, we have many fruit trees, flowers, pond, outdoor movie theater and great location to all the atractivo. In the area.Learn more about this land:Very Clean Loft Style Cottage .. Kitchen, TV room, sleepiest sleeping bedrooms EVER, very nice bathroom (big shower with endless hot water), & patio with outdoor fire-pit with •HOT TUB•The area offers exceptional outdoor recreational activities: • Minutes from Downtown Brevard (although, when you are here, you feel you are miles from nowhere). • 15 minutes from the National & State Forests... this place is not just famous for the best hiking & mountain biking, but also for all of the beautiful waterfalls, which earned its nickname "The Land of Waterfalls." • “Pura Vida” is on the road that hosts The Assault on the Carolinas as well as 1000s of recreational road bike riders each year."Pura Vida" ill sleep 6: • Bedroom 1 - queen size bed (sleeps 2) • Bedroom 2 - bunk bed with 2 single (sleeps 2) • In main room: Sofa bed queen (sleeps 2) Day Bed- Trundle (sleep 2)We have new Tempur pedic Breeze style mattresses (very comfy, but not hot) • Each mattress is steam cleaned after each use. • All linens & bedding (towels, wash cloths, sheets, pillows & comforter) are washed with organic detergent & the final step is to steam sanitize. • Linens provided (extra pillows & blankets) • Towels ProvidedAwesome kitchen... Although, you have to provide & cook your own food:). • New appliances (gas range, refrigerator, dishwasher, & steam microwave). • We provide dishes, pots and pans, coffee maker, toaster, utensils, etc. Extras (frequent comments & questions asked that we did not know where to fit in). • Air conditioned and heated • Washing Machine / Dryer • TV: a very big one in the front room, also a tv in bedroom, & bunk room. Sling TV, Free Netflix, and lots of (family friendly) movies already on DVR • High Speed Internet / WiFi • Kid friendly: + “Pura Vida” is set up for active children + Property is like a park with its own playground (literally) + Hike & explore without leaving the property (down time for mom & dad) • Long Term Renters Welcome - Inquire for special rates. • Local info: check out websites at: (note: remove spaces when copy/paste): + www. heartofbrevard .com + www. landofwaterfalls .com: + www. brevardnc .com
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Cave camping in North Carolina guide

Overview

Crank up the fiddle-and-banjo tunes while driving through the High Country, where campsites and high-altitude views along the Blue Ridge Parkway are marked by mists and mountains. The parkway rolls up to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, not far from the gorgeous homelands of the Cherokee tribe. Just east in Asheville, the Ale Trail rivals the Biltmore as the top draw, though live music and a fantastic culinary scene are close behind. Drive east to the windswept barrier islands of the Outer Banks for coastal camping, wildlife watching, and outdoor adventures that tear across sea and sky. Charlotte, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh anchor the booming Central Piedmont.

Where to go

High Country & the Blue Ridge Parkway

The Blue Ridge Parkway passes overlooks, waterfalls, and campgrounds in the rugged High Country of western North Carolina as it swoops south from Virginia. Mount Mitchell State Park, Linville Gorge, and Grandfather Mountain are Instagram-pretty while hiking and mountain biking trails beg to be explored.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park & Cherokee

Stories about Cherokee leaders and 19th-century mountain families add historic context to the mountain-and-forest views in the deep-green Smokies. Feeling social? Hit the welcoming Nantahala Outdoor Center for all-sorts of wild adventures, from rafting to ziplining. The Appalachian Trail runs along the North Carolina and Tennessee border in the national park then veers south through Nantahala National Forest.

Asheville & the Foothills

An easy detour from the Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville is a mountain town that’s going places. The craft beer situation is out of control—more than 30 breweries!—while innovative chefs keep the foodie scene abuzz. Chimney Rock State Park, Lake Lure, and gorgeous waterfalls are outdoor highlights in the foothills. Mountain bikers, get your fix in Pisgah National Forest

North Carolina Coast

Wind, water, and sunny skies set a mood for fun along the North Carolina Coast. For the best all-around beach scene head to the Outer Banks, a 100-mile stretch of rugged barrier islands marked by dunes, fishing piers, and wild horses. Try hang-gliding at Jockey’s Ridge, windsurfing off Hatteras Island, and parasailing and paddling in Corolla and Duck. For close-to-the-beach tent camping, drive south to Cape Hatteras National Seashore or ferry over to Ocracoke Island.

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