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Catawba River Camp

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· Marion, Mc Dowell, North Carolina
83 acres hosted by Charlie A.
2 RV/tent sites
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Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Full RV hookups
Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at select sites.
Charlie is a Star Host
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I have 83 acres of prime camping with close to a mile of boatable river frontage that runs into Lake James and borders Shiflet Airfield and I can offer flyin camping. This is a working nursery with plenty of room for campers and views of Mnt. Mitchell, the highest elevation in Eastern North America.
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Biking
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43 ratings · 37 reviews
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Tom H.recommends
April 20, 2024
Riverside Camp #1
Wonderfully secluded
Level camp sights. Need to call Charlie for the gate code. A couple of fire rings to use. Charlie was great to work with. Don’t trust Google Maps it will lead you astray.
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Julie G.recommends
April 19, 2024
Pond Side RV
Excellent Stay
This site was absolutely perfect for us with our dogs. They could be off leash the entire time, and there was no concern of them bothering anyone. The amenities of the pond side site were as described. The pond isn't much to look at, but the frog chorus at night was amazing. Charlie was very friendly and all his communication was very good. We would easily stay here again.
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Jenn J.recommends
April 10, 2024
Pond Side RV
Privacy and seclusion!!
Fantastic property with tons of space to run around with our doggies. Got to watch several small planes land and take off which was an added bonus. So private and felt like we had our own slice of the world. Highly recommend!!
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Sabine L.recommends
March 17, 2024
Riverside Camp #1
Charlie’s property is beautiful! So peaceful and the different access points along the river gave us so much to do. Charlie was a wonderful host! We will definitely come back!
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Carol F.recommends
March 12, 2024
Pond Side RV
Such a peaceful, beautiful campsite. No one is there...Our "Four Legged Kids" can run free. They love it. We had a bonfire every night and listened to the night sounds. Nothing better...Great Place !!!!
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Kelsey L.recommends
December 14, 2023
Pond Side RV
Fabulous RV spot
Wonderful private spot with all the hookups! Clear directions on how to get to the spot which we found even in the dark of night. Got to watch an airplane take off in the morning as well! Def would stay again! Thanks Charlie!
Location
Marion, Mc Dowell, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Mánu: Yį Įsuwą (Catawba) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Charlie A.Joined in August 2021
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