Barns near Morganton

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Morganton

91% (78 reviews)

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7 top barns sites near Morganton

Creag Creek Farm

4 sites · Lodging, Tents20 acres · Bakersville, NC

A high elevation working farm with a cabin (sleeps up to 8), barn with hayloft and tent sites for rent by individuals and small groups. Located at 3,500 feet in elevation on north flank of Roan Mountain.Three miles from the Appalachian Trail, five miles to Buladean, North Carolina and a 40-minute drive to Carvers Gap, our 18-acre, high elevation, wooded and meadowed Christmas tree farm is a wonderful jumping-off point for some of the best hiking, apple picking, and bird watching the Southeast has to offer. Unplug during your stay while you soak in the mountain views, peaceful sunsets, and local wildlife. Our guests love staying here: "Loved it. A thoroughly beautiful building in an equally beautiful location. It had everything we needed and more. We'd planned to use the cabin as a base to go hiking from but it was so beautiful there that we ended up not leaving for the entire time - we just stayed and watched the hummingbirds on the balcony. Will look forward to returning."

Inner Wolf Retreat Space

8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents6 acres · Mars Hill, NC

A Sound Healing Retreat Center for you to find renewal and unplug on 6 peaceful acres with a large creek running through the whole property, several ponds, and a large field of flowers. Our property is a healing space , complementing the sounds of nature and meditative sound healing instruments like gongs and crystal singing bowls to help you find your inner compass. Please ask us if you'd like to add a sound healing session to your camping experience. As you enter the property, flow downstream, leaving worries behind, pass the Sound Healing Pyramid Barn, set up for events and sound healing sessions, in addition to retreats. Under the eaves of the back of the barn you'll find a picnic table to enjoy in the shade while listening to the babbling large creek running along side you and leading you to your peaceful campsite in the field, under the trees, and under the stars. Van and small RV camping spots are located by the workshop and small cabin and the portajon.

Eco Vacations & Events

5 sites · Lodging5 acres · Asheville, NC

We are proud to offer a unique vacation rental, events and lavender growing here at Hidden Flower. Ideal for sustainable and budget-friendly getaways. There are great views, and plenty of outdoor space to relax in comfort and privacy. We have a tiny home is very tiny and good for an individual traveler or a couple that is good with close quarters. Our an old horse barn that has been remodeled into a home for six to sleep comfortably. Enjoy our many gardens and beautiful views of the stars over the Blue Ridge Mountains. We are located at the end of a neighborhood. Only 10 minutes to downtown and the blue ridge parkway.

Blue Ridge Little Red Barn

1 site · Lodging3 acres · Elk Park, NC

Come enjoy our cute yet spacious "little red barn" on the back of our property. It sits at the top of a hill with a beautiful view just 5 miles to Beech Mountain and less than 30 minutes to Boone or Banner Elk. Let the sound of the creek below sooth you as you admire the changing leaves. It's a "glamping light" setup with electricity, potable water at the camp sink just outside, a propane grill/stove top, air conditioning and ceiling fan, a camp commode. Sleeps 3 easily with double futon/twin bed bunk.

Burnsville Boho Barn

1 site · Lodging2 acres · Burnsville, NC

Welcome to The Burnsville Boho Barn! Our newly renovated barn loft/studio apartment is located on our 2.5-acre farmstead, where we raise chickens, our three tiny humans, and garden. The barn was recently bare bones, but with a dream and a little bit of umf, we got to work designing and building our ~800 sqft, spacious and cozy barn loft studio apartment. The barn features a modern green and brown bohemian style.

Ever New Farm

1 site · Lodging14 acres · Weaverville, NC

Lovingly called the ‘Run in Shelter’: We turned an unused horse shelter commonly known as a run-in into a charming, rustic place to stay on our quintessential historic horse farm. Friends and family alike arrive and feel like they’ve come home. We hope you arrive as a guest and leave as a friend. The ‘Run in Shelter’ has a queen bed, TV, WiFi, a dry kitchen, and a path through an apple orchard to the shared bathhouse—a shared pool and gathering barn with a ping pong table and Foosball. We are an easy drive from the interstate- just five-plus minutes from the exit off HWY 26 for easy access to the country and just 25 minutes to Asheville, 12 minutes to Weaverville, 15 minutes to Mars Hill, and 20 minutes to Marshall. Ever New Farm is 14-acre horse farm with three guest cabins, a community pool, a gathering barn, and a main farmhouse, which the hosts live in.

Quiver Full Farm

2 sites · Lodging60 acres · Mars Hill, NC

Come visit Quiver Full Farm! Our 60 acre homestead farm is located in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains of Western North Carolina. The mixture of rolling pastures, gorgeous mountains views, streams and hiking trails make a perfect get away. Two historic 1930's tobacco barns bring the history of our farm to life. Fresh water springs and mountain streams give refreshment to our animals and a soothing background to our ears. Our cows, babydoll sheep, free range chickens, great pyrenees, barn cats, honey bees and gardens provide you with an authentic farm experience. The clinking sound of hammering metal can be heard in the distance as we hold hands on blacksmithing workshops in our very own Forge. We are conveniently located just 25 minutes from downtown Asheville. A short 3 mile drive will take you to the small town of Mars Hill, NC. We are approximately 7 miles from the Appalachian Trail. Our guests also enjoy easy access to horseback riding, Navitat Ziplines, Wolf Ridge Ski Resort, and rafting. These fun outdoor activities are all within a 15-20 minute drive from our farm.

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Creag Creek Farm

4 sites · Lodging, Tents20 acres · Bakersville, NC

A high elevation working farm with a cabin (sleeps up to 8), barn with hayloft and tent sites for rent by individuals and small groups. Located at 3,500 feet in elevation on north flank of Roan Mountain.Three miles from the Appalachian Trail, five miles to Buladean, North Carolina and a 40-minute drive to Carvers Gap, our 18-acre, high elevation, wooded and meadowed Christmas tree farm is a wonderful jumping-off point for some of the best hiking, apple picking, and bird watching the Southeast has to offer. Unplug during your stay while you soak in the mountain views, peaceful sunsets, and local wildlife. Our guests love staying here: "Loved it. A thoroughly beautiful building in an equally beautiful location. It had everything we needed and more. We'd planned to use the cabin as a base to go hiking from but it was so beautiful there that we ended up not leaving for the entire time - we just stayed and watched the hummingbirds on the balcony. Will look forward to returning."

Ever New Farm

1 site · Lodging14 acres · Weaverville, NC

Lovingly called the ‘Run in Shelter’: We turned an unused horse shelter commonly known as a run-in into a charming, rustic place to stay on our quintessential historic horse farm. Friends and family alike arrive and feel like they’ve come home. We hope you arrive as a guest and leave as a friend. The ‘Run in Shelter’ has a queen bed, TV, WiFi, a dry kitchen, and a path through an apple orchard to the shared bathhouse—a shared pool and gathering barn with a ping pong table and Foosball. We are an easy drive from the interstate- just five-plus minutes from the exit off HWY 26 for easy access to the country and just 25 minutes to Asheville, 12 minutes to Weaverville, 15 minutes to Mars Hill, and 20 minutes to Marshall. Ever New Farm is 14-acre horse farm with three guest cabins, a community pool, a gathering barn, and a main farmhouse, which the hosts live in.

Blue Ridge Little Red Barn

1 site · Lodging3 acres · Elk Park, NC

Come enjoy our cute yet spacious "little red barn" on the back of our property. It sits at the top of a hill with a beautiful view just 5 miles to Beech Mountain and less than 30 minutes to Boone or Banner Elk. Let the sound of the creek below sooth you as you admire the changing leaves. It's a "glamping light" setup with electricity, potable water at the camp sink just outside, a propane grill/stove top, air conditioning and ceiling fan, a camp commode. Sleeps 3 easily with double futon/twin bed bunk.

Inner Wolf Retreat Space

8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents6 acres · Mars Hill, NC

A Sound Healing Retreat Center for you to find renewal and unplug on 6 peaceful acres with a large creek running through the whole property, several ponds, and a large field of flowers. Our property is a healing space , complementing the sounds of nature and meditative sound healing instruments like gongs and crystal singing bowls to help you find your inner compass. Please ask us if you'd like to add a sound healing session to your camping experience. As you enter the property, flow downstream, leaving worries behind, pass the Sound Healing Pyramid Barn, set up for events and sound healing sessions, in addition to retreats. Under the eaves of the back of the barn you'll find a picnic table to enjoy in the shade while listening to the babbling large creek running along side you and leading you to your peaceful campsite in the field, under the trees, and under the stars. Van and small RV camping spots are located by the workshop and small cabin and the portajon.

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Inner Wolf Retreat Space

8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents6 acres · Mars Hill, NC

A Sound Healing Retreat Center for you to find renewal and unplug on 6 peaceful acres with a large creek running through the whole property, several ponds, and a large field of flowers. Our property is a healing space , complementing the sounds of nature and meditative sound healing instruments like gongs and crystal singing bowls to help you find your inner compass. Please ask us if you'd like to add a sound healing session to your camping experience. As you enter the property, flow downstream, leaving worries behind, pass the Sound Healing Pyramid Barn, set up for events and sound healing sessions, in addition to retreats. Under the eaves of the back of the barn you'll find a picnic table to enjoy in the shade while listening to the babbling large creek running along side you and leading you to your peaceful campsite in the field, under the trees, and under the stars. Van and small RV camping spots are located by the workshop and small cabin and the portajon.

Ever New Farm

1 site · Lodging14 acres · Weaverville, NC

Lovingly called the ‘Run in Shelter’: We turned an unused horse shelter commonly known as a run-in into a charming, rustic place to stay on our quintessential historic horse farm. Friends and family alike arrive and feel like they’ve come home. We hope you arrive as a guest and leave as a friend. The ‘Run in Shelter’ has a queen bed, TV, WiFi, a dry kitchen, and a path through an apple orchard to the shared bathhouse—a shared pool and gathering barn with a ping pong table and Foosball. We are an easy drive from the interstate- just five-plus minutes from the exit off HWY 26 for easy access to the country and just 25 minutes to Asheville, 12 minutes to Weaverville, 15 minutes to Mars Hill, and 20 minutes to Marshall. Ever New Farm is 14-acre horse farm with three guest cabins, a community pool, a gathering barn, and a main farmhouse, which the hosts live in.

Quiver Full Farm

2 sites · Lodging60 acres · Mars Hill, NC

Come visit Quiver Full Farm! Our 60 acre homestead farm is located in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains of Western North Carolina. The mixture of rolling pastures, gorgeous mountains views, streams and hiking trails make a perfect get away. Two historic 1930's tobacco barns bring the history of our farm to life. Fresh water springs and mountain streams give refreshment to our animals and a soothing background to our ears. Our cows, babydoll sheep, free range chickens, great pyrenees, barn cats, honey bees and gardens provide you with an authentic farm experience. The clinking sound of hammering metal can be heard in the distance as we hold hands on blacksmithing workshops in our very own Forge. We are conveniently located just 25 minutes from downtown Asheville. A short 3 mile drive will take you to the small town of Mars Hill, NC. We are approximately 7 miles from the Appalachian Trail. Our guests also enjoy easy access to horseback riding, Navitat Ziplines, Wolf Ridge Ski Resort, and rafting. These fun outdoor activities are all within a 15-20 minute drive from our farm.

Creag Creek Farm

4 sites · Lodging, Tents20 acres · Bakersville, NC

A high elevation working farm with a cabin (sleeps up to 8), barn with hayloft and tent sites for rent by individuals and small groups. Located at 3,500 feet in elevation on north flank of Roan Mountain.Three miles from the Appalachian Trail, five miles to Buladean, North Carolina and a 40-minute drive to Carvers Gap, our 18-acre, high elevation, wooded and meadowed Christmas tree farm is a wonderful jumping-off point for some of the best hiking, apple picking, and bird watching the Southeast has to offer. Unplug during your stay while you soak in the mountain views, peaceful sunsets, and local wildlife. Our guests love staying here: "Loved it. A thoroughly beautiful building in an equally beautiful location. It had everything we needed and more. We'd planned to use the cabin as a base to go hiking from but it was so beautiful there that we ended up not leaving for the entire time - we just stayed and watched the hummingbirds on the balcony. Will look forward to returning."

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Barns near Morganton guide

Overview

Camp in the Eastern Appalachian Mountain foothills around Morganton to become immersed in the nature of North Carolina. Tent and RV campers can find multiple riverside campgrounds right next to the Blue Ridge Mountains, and bike, hike, or paddle into the backcountry from their campsite. Catawba River flows west through the city toward Lake James State Park, where shoreline camping, swimming, and fishing are popular in summer. Winter travelers can try snowshoeing or cross-country skiing while backpacking in Elk Knob State Park, then warm up at a cozy cabin rental back in town.

Where to go

Elk Knob State Park

Just over an hour outside Morganton, Elk Knob State Park offers primitive camping opportunities in the backcountry. Backpack 1-2 miles in for an overnight stay, and register your visit in the box at the trailhead. Then, set up at a campsite next to New River streams. Or take a daytrip and hike 5.5 miles up to the Elk Knob overlook to see panoramic views of North Carolina’s high country. Winter campers can try snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on a mile of ungroomed trail in Elk Knob, as well.

Stone Mountain State Park

Stone Mountain, a 600-foot granite dome and National Natural Landmark, is the chief attraction at Stone Mountain State Park. Here, campers can explore waterfalls and creeks, spend the day rock climbing, or learn the history of the area at the restored 19th-century Hutchinson Homestead farm at the base of Stone Mountain. Some park campsites are ADA-accessible with hot showers, firepits, and 50-amp hookups. There are also hike-in primitive campsites available. Many nearby campgrounds are also close to horseback riding trails and trout fishing streams.

Lake James State Park

Just a half an hour west of Morganton along the Catawba River, Lake James State Park offers shoreline camping along Paddys Creek or Catawba River streams. Campers can boat and fish in Lake James waters, or take canoes and kayaks to primitive paddle-in campsites. Prepare for bears in some areas of the park. Most campsites in the park have firepits and picnic tables, and potable water is available throughout the park.

When to go

Morganton has hot, humid summers that start in May and last until mid-September. Average daily temps are generally above 80°F, and water sports at nearby campgrounds are popular during these months. Most rainfall happens during summer, as well—prepare for wetter days and set up at campsites with paved pads or rain covers. In the winters, moderate snowfall between December and March is perfect for mountain snow sports. An average winter temperature of 58°F makes skiing and snowshoeing enjoyable for campers who visit this time of year.

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