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Babbling Brook Campground

Hosted by Elizabeth · Moravian Falls, North Carolina
4 sites · Tent, Lodging · 10 acres
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"Whose woods these are, I think I know".... (Robert Frost) As the seasons roll along, even after 23 years, as I walk through my woods, I often think of Frost's poem. The trees bright with autumn colors, winter snow making all things pure, the dogwoods coming into blossom. Eye candy. Babbling Brook Campground was started when we were in a financial famine. I wasn't sure I was the gal for hosting. It turns out, hosting is a perfect fit for me, and for our land. We started with the treehouse in April of 2018, and it continues to grow into something better each year. We have four sites, Babbling Brook Treehouse, Happy Hillside Camping, The Bird's Nest, and Cozy Cottage Farm Stay. The Cozy Cottage is up at our farm, but you have access to the camp and creek below. Up at the farm, you can be with the livestock. There is no electricity or running water, but that is part of the charm. Come, leave the world behind, have the tree frogs sing you to sleep as the babbling brook flows along the edge of the property.

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Happy Hillside Tent & Hammock Camp

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Tent site · Sleeps 6
"Great for casual, first time campers." ~ Holli Sit under a canopy of trees on the 12x16 deck which overlooks the creek and wetlands below. Listen to the water flow by and the frogs chirp as the night rolls in. This unique and primitive site includes many essential items and amenities in the dry kitchen. This includes a Coleman Stove, a grill for the fire ring, cookware, eating utensils, as well as other odds and ends. You barely need to pack a thing! Follow the path down the steep incline, where you will have access to the mountain stream. Pump the fresh, mountain spring water at the spring box and use it for drinking, washing, doing dishes, cooking. Even if you are an inexperienced camper, this is a great opportunity to develop a new skill without to having to spend a lot of money. Come and and see if camping is for you. Comfortable Camping. This campsite is set up with ease in mind. There is a private outhouse, kitchen amenities, several chairs, and a small picnic table. There are two sets of hammocks, the common ones, open to the sky, and the ones for camping (with a rainfly and mosquito netting). Let me know which you prefer. RULES FOR DOGS! We welcome dogs. Your dog must be friendly with people and other dogs. Please make sure your dogs are vaccinated, socialized, and quiet. We want keep our dog fees affordable. They may in contact with other campers dogs. Disclaimer: This property is on a steep embankment, with many steps, that can be slippery when wet. We do our best to make things safe. However, we are not responsible if you hurt yourself.
Short walk to site
Campfires allowed
Toilet
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Pets allowed
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Birds Nest Tent and Hammock Camping

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Tent site · Sleeps 6
Camping-Lite. Great for first time campers, or seasoned campers who just want something a little bit less rustic. Come camping in Moravian Falls. Take a 5 minutes walk down the steep hillside to our 20 x 20 camping deck. This site is embraced by a wooded hillside and bordered by a mountain valley where horses graze and a stream runs. This is our most private site. You can set up your tent under 10x20 open shelter. On the other side of the deck, there is a picnic table, Coleman Stove, and a variety of amenities. We have also included camping hammocks on the deck if you wish to use those instead of bringing your own tent. Walk down the stairs of the deck and sit by the campfire, grill your food on the grate, or cook some dinner on the rocket stove. Wander down the path to the common area and wade in the creek up to the waterfall. Or have a campfire at the water's edge. Hang out in a hammock. There is also a small play ground for children. You can also hand pump fresh mountain spring water for drinking, cooking, and washing. Ask about coming up and visiting our farm. The goats always like to be pet.
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Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
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Babbling Brook Treehouse

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Treehouse · Sleeps 6 · 1 bedroom · 2 beds · 1 toilet
Camping lite. There is no electricity or running water in this 12' x 12' primitive cabin. This is an awesome place get away into the woods and to introduce people to a bit of rustic camping. Hand pump fresh, mountain spring water for your water supply. Garden variety solar lights your way. Rest on the very large, partially covered deck. Listen to the creek, the tree frogs singing their night time song, and the birds that wake up the dawn. This mountain hollow is a great place for rest, play, and unplugging from everyday life. The cabin is bordered by a creek and surrounded by mature trees, hills, and a wetland. The interior of the cabin is small, simple. There is a very small dry kitchen, which is well supplied. There is a double futon on the main floor, and a queen size bed in the loft. On the deck, there is a Coleman Camping stove and a gas grill (propane included). Bring tents for groups larger than 4. There is plenty of room on the deck and down below, next to the creek, to pitch a tent if members of your group want to do some tent camping. The Tree House hangs off of a rock ledge and is supported by trees on the creek side. Whether rain or shine, this location is peaceful, private, and serene. Large trees dapple the acre sized, private site. Wade into the shallow stream, get your feet wet , and walk up to the waterfall, take a nap in one of the hammocks that line the creek, sit by the campfire. If you are party larger than 4 people, you are free to put up a tent on the deck or below, next to the creek. There is plenty of room to set up a tents if you have a larger family, or small group. Contact me, we can discuss if your group is a good fit for this site. Any questions, please ask.
Short walk to site
Campfires allowed
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Potable water
Pets allowed
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Cozy Cottage Farm Stay

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Tiny home · Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 toilet
Come and experience glamping on our our mini farm. This 16x10 cottage is attached to the barn, and near to our home. It is private. The tiny house is a one room studio style space. It has electricity, with NO running water inside. There is WiFi, small appliances, (fridge, microwave, hot plate, toaster oven, coffee pot, etc.), heat and A/C. There is a comfy double bed. There are sitting areas inside and out. Outside, there is a sink with cold, potable well water. The composting toilet is outside the front door. There is also a traditional outhouse a few steps away. You can shower inside our house, just schedule a time. Sit around the campfire, cook over the coals, watch the livestock graze in the fields around you. The chickens scratch right outside your front door. Did you know that a donkey's bray sounds more like a donkey opera? The cottage site is fenced in to keep the livestock out, if that is your wish. We will instruct you on livestock protocol. While our animals are gentle, they are livestock, stronger, and bigger than you, and can cause injury. We are not responsible for that. If you want to know more about starting a small farmstead, we'd love to answer your questions. We have 20 years of experience. Beyond the farm site, you will also have access to the creek, about a 5 minute walk down the hill. There is a common area where our campers are free to gather, wade in the creek, have a campfire, relax in a hammock and read a book. Come and leave the world behind for a day or two. No dogs please. My dogs do not like strange dogs and can be unfriendly. Please consider our other sites as well. They will be listed to the right of this site on your computer screen. Dogs are allowed down at the sites down at the camp, The Babbling Brook Treehouse , Happy Hillside Hammock Camping, and the Bird's Nest. All sites are unique and are within walking distance of each other.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
No picnic table

Reviews

99% Recommend394 ratings · 315 reviews
Elizabeth's campsite is a charming spot where nature and thoughtful amenities blend perfectly. Campers can expect warm hospitality, with Elizabeth and her furry companions often adding to the welcoming atmosphere. The site's unique features like treehouses and slack lines, along with the abundance of friendly farm animals, make it a delightful retreat for families and nature lovers. While some guests mentioned the weather's unpredictability, the overall experience was overwhelmingly positive, leaving many eager to return.
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· September 2026
Tent · With kids ·
Birds Nest Tent and Hammock Camping
Truly something special Elizabeth has here. A great weekend getaway which has the feel of real camping with added creature comforts.
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· August 2026
Tent ·
Birds Nest Tent and Hammock Camping
Great host. We got a little wet. But enjoyed our visit
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· March 2026
With pets ·
Babbling Brook Treehouse
Such a beautiful place! It’s a bit of MAGIC! We played in all the spaces… creek, slack-line and GOATS!
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· October 2025
Heaven
Babbling Brook Treehouse
I loved spending several nights in the treehouse. I came prepared for colder weather so I had plenty of warm clothes, hand and feet warmers, and propane for the buddy heater and Coleman stove, both of which I used and appreciated. It rained during part of my stay which was magical on the tin roof. The creek babbled. I found dry firewood and kindling prior to the rain, and paired with firewood I brought I enjoyed several campfires. The water accessible pump/kitchen came in handy as the treehouse doesn’t have water or electricity. The attached compostable toilet was convenient and never smelled funky. The cabin is stocked with all the kitchen things you might want for cooking. There were plenty of blankets and I slept snug as a bug in the comfy loft bed. I did rescue a spider or two and released into the wild. As expected for a treehouse in their habitat. Parking for one car was convenient atop a walkway to the treehouse. I enjoyed a farm visit with Elizabeth and learned about her goats horses and more. Her dogs came to visit a few times. Overall I couldn’t have been more happy. It helped to come prepared for the cooler weather paired with Elizabeth’s thoughtful touches. While there are solar lights in and around the cabin, make sure to bring headlamps and/or other light sources. It felt whimsical and dreamy and I can’t wait to return. Thanks Elizabeth!
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· October 2025
Amazing
Tent · Group trip ·
Birds Nest Tent and Hammock Camping
This is a fantastic place! The host is incredibly friendly and accommodating. They even assisted us with a flat tire we encountered during our stay. The highlight for me was being above ground; it was quiet, peaceful, and beautiful. I loved my time here and would return! Thank you Elizabeth:)
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· October 2025
Serene little escape
Babbling Brook Treehouse
Beautiful little treehouse with a magical feeling! Absolutely recommend as a way to reconnect with your inner child and nature. Elizabeth also has the cutest pups who love to pop by and say hi. Definitely will be back ☺️
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· October 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Happy Hillside Tent & Hammock Camp
Such a beautiful set up and perfect for kids. We loved the privacy! Our family had so much fun. Elizabeth was so kind and helpful the entire trip.
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· October 2025
Little farm LOTS of fun!!!
Cozy Cottage Farm Stay
We had the absolute best stay at the little adjacent barn. Very special to have all the sweet animals all around us. The cottage has everything you need, including fresh eggs and coffee/tea. We had a fire in the fire pit with wood provided. Elizabeth has some awesome recommendations for things to do in the area, which we took her up on and thoroughly enjoyed. Good people, good time!!! Highly recommend this peaceful stay in nature.
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· October 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Birds Nest Tent and Hammock Camping
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ They really have thought of everything you may need! We had such a fun and easy stay. Each site has its own unique features to enjoy along with a very homey, cozy, and welcoming vibe. Elizabeth and her husband were nothing but warm, friendly, and helpful. They even have a petting zoo and slack line! 10/10 would recommend. We stayed at the birds nest site with our pup and it seemed to be the most private. We didn’t even need to pitch a tent as we just slept in the open under the shelter. Thanks again!
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· October 2025
A special fall stay
With kids ·
Babbling Brook Treehouse
A really special stay. We were a group of friends from different areas and we loved staying here. Some of us camped and some stayed in the little cabin. The owners can’t be nicer. They’re responsive with communication and every detail is thought out. We had a toddler with us and she loved visiting the animals (horses, donkeys, chickens, goats…) BRP is about 40 mins away, and Boone is 50 mins away. Very convenient. We would love to come back. Thank you for having us!!
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· October 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Happy Hillside Tent & Hammock Camp
This place is awesome! Elizabeth and Mark were amazing hosts. My boys and I had an absolute blast. The facilities are sweet, and the scenery is gorgeous. We will definitely be back!
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· October 2025
Group trip ·
Babbling Brook Treehouse
Enjoyed the comforts of the treehouse and exploring the surrounding area!
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· October 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Birds Nest Tent and Hammock Camping
This was the perfect mix of primitive camping and glamping! It had everything we needed without feeling like we weren't in a natural setting. The entire property was beautiful and well kept, and Elizabeth was was a gracious host!
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· October 2025
With pets ·
Babbling Brook Treehouse
We loved the tree house! Plenty of space, having a full grill was a nice perk, and Elizabeth was very responsive. 10/10 would recommend
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· September 2025
Relax with the birds!
Tent ·
Birds Nest Tent and Hammock Camping
Beautiful spot! Loved camping at the Birds nest. Cool temps and no bugs meant we didn't need to pitch a tent, we just slept under the roof. Elizabeth couldn't have been a more gracious of a host. Highly recommend.
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· September 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Birds Nest Tent and Hammock Camping
We had an amazing time staying at the Bird’s Nest! It is a beautiful property with everything you could need for camping and then some. Everything detail has been thoughtfully considered and well executed. We loved talking with Elizabeth and Mark and meeting their sweet animals!
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· September 2025
Tent ·
Happy Hillside Tent & Hammock Camp
This space was great for a little escape and reconnect with nature. We really enjoyed camping here and would gladly come again!
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· September 2025
Perfect for families
With kids ·
Babbling Brook Treehouse
Our kids loved our stay. They spent time trying to catch fish in the creek, throwing mud, and tending fire. Mama loved that I could sleep in a bed and that there were plenty of stores nearby for forgotten items. We met goats and donkeys and watched butterflies flit around the garden. It was a great day!
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· September 2025
Tent ·
Happy Hillside Tent & Hammock Camp
This is such a gem of a spot. We enjoyed the private firepit and the sounds of the brook and cicadas at night. The provided equipment made cooking and morning coffee easy. Elizabeth met us and showed us around, she's so sweet and accommodating. Thank you for a great weekend!!
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· September 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Birds Nest Tent and Hammock Camping
We had a wonderful stay at the Bird’s Nest Campground at Elizabeth’s Place! Our family of six camped here and it was absolutely perfect. Elizabeth greeted us warmly, gave us a tour of the property, and made sure we had everything we needed to feel comfortable. She even took the time to show our 6- and 9-year-old around their beautiful farm, which was such a special experience for them. The campsite itself was well thought out and had everything we needed for cooking—just bring your own food and firewood. That made things so easy, especially with a big family. The location was ideal too, with plenty of hiking options nearby that kept us busy exploring the outdoors. We felt so welcomed, cared for, and at ease the entire time. Highly recommend staying here—we’ll definitely be back!
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· July 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Birds Nest Tent and Hammock Camping
An amazing little place! Super peaceful and beautiful. The host is super nice. And dogs came hang out with us! Which was very good.
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· July 2025
Babbling Brook Treehouse
This little haven was exactly what we were hoping for this trip - immersion in the outdoors with a few more amenities than just plain camping. Elizabeth’s place was so thoughtfully and creatively designed, and it truly was peaceful. Would highly recommend to anyone!
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· July 2025
With kids ·
Babbling Brook Treehouse
We had a great time. It was such a beautiful and relaxing setting - just what we needed to unplug and connect for a long weekend. Elizabeth was a fantastic host and went above and beyond to help us feel welcome. Our 2.5 year old son had so much fun splashing in the river and visiting with the farm animals. Would totally recommend!!
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· July 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Happy Hillside Tent & Hammock Camp
We enjoyed our stay here, the campground and bathroom were clean, the location was great and the host were very nice and friendly.
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· June 2025
Idyllic Camping
Tent ·
Happy Hillside Tent & Hammock Camp
Camping here was great! The Hillside site had more than I normally look for in a camp site, including an awesome cooking/prep area, a lovely platform for my tent, and so many included supplies that I was able to dramatically cut what I normally pack. The creekside area is gorgeous. I'm ready to come back with a group of friends!
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· June 2025
Babbling Brook Treehouse
This little piece of unplugged heaven was perfect for our getaway. Super fun to explore the area and easy to find. The hosts were great and very welcoming. We’d love to go back.
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· June 2025
Tent ·
Birds Nest Tent and Hammock Camping
Amazing experience! Elizabeth is a great host. The site has everything you need. The dogs are such an added bonus. My son and husband love it and will be back!
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· May 2025
Group trip ·
Babbling Brook Treehouse
Elizabeth and Mark were wonderful hosts. It was such a treat getting to tour their farm and meet the friendliest donkeys, goats, and dogs. They loved the attention, it was so cute. We were even gifted some fresh laid eggs that we had for breakfast the next morning. The treehouse is fully stocked, with a grill, camp stove, pots, pans, dishes, COFFEE, and everything! Elizabeth is also super attentive, quick to respond on the app, and, I can't help but tell this story... We had to call them on our first night to rescue us from a very intimidating spider! We were nervous to ask for help, thinking they might act like we were wimps for not being able to deal with it on our own, but Mark came down decked out in what looked like a beekeeper suit with poison spray, and Elizabeth had her pellet gun ready for battle! It was hilarious and incredible, and we are forever grateful for their bravery and how seriously they took the situation! We would definitely stay here again. Advice for future campers: Bring good lanterns and headlamps and leave your kitchen items at home!
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· May 2025
Kind Hosts & a Peaceful Retreat!
Tent ·
Happy Hillside Tent & Hammock Camp
Such a lovely experience! My friend and I had a wonderful stay at Happy Hillside. Elizabeth and Mark were warm, welcoming, and went above and beyond to make us comfortable. Elizabeth was communicative from start to finish. The site was incredibly well-stocked. We loved the thoughtful touches like flowers, games, a creekside hangout area, and a rock painting set. The composting toilet was the best we’ve used, with daily cleanings and no odor. The optional farm experience was also fun! We loved meeting the animals and we got to cook our fresh eggs for breakfast the following day. Some heads-ups: the terrain includes stairs/levels, so consider that if you have knee issues. On two nights, we heard barking from a neighbor’s dog (they raise dogs), but it may not be a permanent situation. Light sleepers may want earplugs and/or a sound app. I had to use both but my friend went without either and slept great. Elizabeth’s three sweet dogs visited often, which we loved. The new sleeping hammocks were comfy and fun to try out. Peaceful yet close to town. We highly recommend!
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· May 2025
Cozy Cottage Farm Stay
Elizabeth & Mark are wonderful host. The room feels like a cozy cabin & is stocked with everything you need. I enjoyed my farm fresh eggs each morning on the front porch while watching the animals go about their daily routine. If your into mountain biking, the trails of Kerr/Scott are only 15 minutes away.

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Moravian Falls, Wilkes, North Carolina, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Elizabeth R.

Joined in April 2018
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