23mi from Montreat · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Union Mills, NCHossjoe's Dog Parks and Perks spans 11 acres of beautiful hardwood forest nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where you can rent dog (and people) friendly outdoor spaces.
We created the kind of campground we would want to stay at — primitive, but with a place to charge your phone, grab coffee, and let our dogs be dogs.
We currently have 10 campsites. Sites 1 and 2 are our only RV “boondocking” sites (no hookups), and all other sites are accessed from one of the maintained trails. To drive into certain campsites at Hossjoe’s, you may need a 4x4 or AWD vehicle, but central parking is available if you prefer to hike in (pack it in, pack it out). We can also shuttle you and your gear to your site — no problem.
As you wander through our little piece of forest and along the trails, you’ll hear a variety of birds and may spot wildlife such as deer, turkeys, owls, groundhogs, squirrels, rabbits, turtles, frogs, and the occasional bear.
In addition to the 10 campsites and common areas, our future plans include additional fenced campsites with shelters, increased involvement in animal rescue activities, and a long-term goal of creating a dog sanctuary.
We’re about an hour from any major city, but the drive is beautiful year-round. Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville, SC are all within an hour’s drive. We’re far enough away from noise and light pollution to offer a peaceful place for stargazing.
Mountain bikes and e-bikes are welcome and encouraged — we recommend the ride down Frog Creek Road.
We also offer good coffee, a device charging station, 4G/Wi-Fi, water, a dog park, and (coming soon) a dog wash station. We’re happy to loan miscellaneous camp gear such as skillets, dog bowls, rakes, or saws.
So come visit, watch the leaves turn, enjoy the quiet, spend time with your dog(s), and stargaze at Hossjoe's Dog Parks and Perks.