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Emerald Oasis at Mandala Springs

Hosted by Connor · Barnardsville, North Carolina

6 sites · Tent · 67 acres

83%

Wake up to birdsong on 67 acres of USDA Certified Organic forest farm bordering Pisgah National Forest. Cross Mineral Creek to your campsite, explore our trails and find a hidden waterfall. Soak in a private or group sauna, plunge into the creek, and fill your water bottle from a living mountain spring. Emerald Oasis Club at Mandala Springs is a private membership community in Barnardsville, NC — 25 minutes from Asheville. This is primitive camping on a working farm, not a resort. Expect composting toilets, creek crossings, and star-filled skies. YOUR EXPERIENCE 🌿 67 acres of old-growth forest, organic gardens, and mountain views 💧 Natural spring water fills from the mountain 🥾 Forest trails, swimming holes, and garden terraces ☕ Wellness Market & Zen Lounge 🔥 Wood-fired sauna & cold plunge in Mineral Creek (bookable) EXPLORE THE AREA Big Ivy (Coleman Boundary) — 30+ miles of Pisgah National Forest trails start 15 minutes from your campsite. Hiking, biking, and horseback riding through one of the richest forests in the Southern Appalachians. Douglas Falls (70 ft, walk-behind) and Walker Falls (45 ft, roadside) are up FS 74 — a scenic gravel road with 10+ cascades along the way. Note: FS 74 is seasonally gated Jan–Apr. Asheville — 25 minutes. 100+ craft breweries, River Arts District, Biltmore Estate, restaurants like Tupelo Honey and White Duck Taco. Craggy Gardens & Mt Mitchell — Accessible via the Blue Ridge Parkway from Asheville (~80 min / ~2 hrs). 360° mountain views, June rhododendron blooms, and the highest peak east of the Mississippi. Parkway sections close in winter — check nps.gov/blri before planning. KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK 🏕 Working farm — not a hotel. Uneven terrain, wildlife, weather-dependent conditions. 🌊 Creek crossing required. Wear shoes that can get wet. 🚭 Substance-free — no alcohol, smoking, or vaping. 🐕 Dogs must be leashed. Resident farm dogs will be off-leash. ♻️ Pack in, pack out. No single-use plastic. Composting toilets and porta-potties only. 🤫 Quiet hours 9 PM – 9 AM. 📱 All guests join Emerald Oasis Club before arrival — quick free membership & waiver ; details sent after booking.

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Terrace #3

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Tent site · Sleeps 4

Wake up to birdsong on 67 acres of USDA Certified Organic forest farm bordering Pisgah National Forest. Cross Mineral Creek to your campsite, enjoy our hiking trails, fill your water bottle from a living mountain spring, and enjoy hot sauna (separate booking). Terrace #3 sits back in the corner of a meadow opening. High enough for creek views and set next to the forest trails for easy access to our meandering paths. Perfect for a solo camper or small family, easy access not too far from base camp. Your stay includes full access to the Emerald Oasis experience: • Hiking trails along the creek and into the forest • Community Lounge and fire circle • Spring water refills from the mountain • Mandala Chocolate just up the hill • Wood-fired sauna & cold plunge in Mineral Creek (bookable) ———————————————————— KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK ———————————————————— This is primitive camping on a working USDA Certified Organic farm, not a resort or commercial campground. • MEMBERSHIP: All guests join Emerald Oasis Club before arriving. [MEMBERSHIP COST]. Link sent at booking. Takes 5 minutes. • CREEK CROSSING: Camping areas require crossing Mineral Creek via a primitive footbridge. Carry-in only — no vehicles beyond the creek. Boots available at the crossing. • SUBSTANCE-FREE: No alcohol or smoking on the property. • DOGS: Welcome but must be leashed at all times. Resident farm dogs roam freely. No aggressive or reactive dogs. • ENVIRONMENT: No chemical soaps, sunscreens, or DEET near water. Pack-in / pack-out. Composting toilets as directed. • ROAD: Last stretch unpaved. AWD or high-clearance recommended. 2WD may need upper parking area. • WORKING FARM: Active agricultural operations, resident animals, and natural terrain. ———————————————————— Emerald Oasis Club is a Private Membership Association at Mandala Springs, a 67-acre certified organic farm in Barnardsville, NC. We’re a community of land stewards and visitors committed to regenerative wellness in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Terrace #4

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Tent site · Sleeps 4

Wake up to birdsong on 67 acres of USDA Certified Organic forest farm bordering Pisgah National Forest. Cross Mineral Creek to your campsite, enjoy our hiking trails, fill your water bottle from a living mountain spring, and enjoy hot sauna (separate booking). Terrace #4 sits between trees along a meadow opening. High enough for creek views and set next to the forest trails for easy access to our meandering paths. Perfect for a solo camper or small family, easy access not too far from base camp. Your stay includes full access to the Emerald Oasis experience: • Hiking trails along the creek and into the forest • Community Lounge and fire circle • Spring water refills from the mountain • Mandala Chocolate just up the hill • Wood-fired sauna & cold plunge in Mineral Creek (bookable) ———————————————————— KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK ———————————————————— This is primitive camping on a working USDA Certified Organic farm, not a resort or commercial campground. • MEMBERSHIP: All guests join Emerald Oasis Club before arriving. [MEMBERSHIP COST]. Link sent at booking. Takes 5 minutes. • CREEK CROSSING: Camping areas require crossing Mineral Creek via a primitive footbridge. Carry-in only — no vehicles beyond the creek. Boots available at the crossing. • SUBSTANCE-FREE: No alcohol or smoking on the property. • DOGS: Welcome but must be leashed at all times. Resident farm dogs roam freely. No aggressive or reactive dogs. • ENVIRONMENT: No chemical soaps, sunscreens, or DEET near water. Pack-in / pack-out. Composting toilets as directed. • ROAD: Last stretch unpaved. AWD or high-clearance recommended. 2WD may need upper parking area. • WORKING FARM: Active agricultural operations, resident animals, and natural terrain. ———————————————————— Emerald Oasis Club is a Private Membership Association at Mandala Springs, a 67-acre certified organic farm in Barnardsville, NC. We’re a community of land stewards and visitors committed to regenerative wellness in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Creekside Group Site #7

Booked 3 times

Tent site · Sleeps 12

Wake up to birdsong on 67 acres of USDA Certified Organic forest farm bordering Pisgah National Forest. Cross Mineral Creek to your campsite, enjoy our hiking trails, fill your water bottle from a living mountain spring, and enjoy hot sauna (separate booking). Creekside Group Site #7 sits at the edge of the creek. It’s secluded and social; best for groups wanting to drop in with nature while being close enough to the action at base camp. Your stay includes full access to the Emerald Oasis experience: • Hiking trails along the creek and into the forest • Community Lounge and fire circle • Spring water refills from the mountain • Mandala Chocolate just up the hill • Wood-fired sauna & cold plunge in Mineral Creek (bookable) ———————————————————— KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK ———————————————————— This is primitive camping on a working USDA Certified Organic farm, not a resort or commercial campground. • MEMBERSHIP: All guests join Emerald Oasis Club before arriving. [MEMBERSHIP COST]. Link sent at booking. Takes 5 minutes. • CREEK CROSSING: Camping areas require crossing Mineral Creek via a primitive footbridge. Carry-in only — no vehicles beyond the creek. Boots available at the crossing. • SUBSTANCE-FREE: No alcohol or smoking on the property. • DOGS: Welcome but must be leashed at all times. Resident farm dogs roam freely. No aggressive or reactive dogs. • ENVIRONMENT: No chemical soaps, sunscreens, or DEET near water. Pack-in / pack-out. Composting toilets as directed. • ROAD: Last stretch unpaved. AWD or high-clearance recommended. 2WD may need upper parking area. • WORKING FARM: Active agricultural operations, resident animals, and natural terrain. ———————————————————— Emerald Oasis Club is a Private Membership Association at Mandala Springs, a 67-acre certified organic farm in Barnardsville, NC. We’re a community of land stewards and visitors committed to regenerative wellness in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Terrace #5

Booked 5 times

Tent site · Sleeps 8

Wake up to birdsong on 67 acres of USDA Certified Organic forest farm bordering Pisgah National Forest. Cross Mineral Creek to your campsite, enjoy our hiking trails, fill your water bottle from a living mountain spring, and enjoy hot sauna (separate booking). Terrace #5 sits above meadow opening, a little higher up and more privacy. High enough for creek views and set next to the forest trails for easy access to our meandering paths. Perfect for a solo camper or small family, easy access not too far from base camp. Your stay includes full access to the Emerald Oasis experience: • Hiking trails along the creek and into the forest • Community Lounge and fire circle • Spring water refills from the mountain • Mandala Chocolate just up the hill • Wood-fired sauna & cold plunge in Mineral Creek (bookable) ———————————————————— KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK ———————————————————— This is primitive camping on a working USDA Certified Organic farm, not a resort or commercial campground. • MEMBERSHIP: All guests join Emerald Oasis Club before arriving. [MEMBERSHIP COST]. Link sent at booking. Takes 5 minutes. • CREEK CROSSING: Camping areas require crossing Mineral Creek via a primitive footbridge. Carry-in only — no vehicles beyond the creek. Boots available at the crossing. • SUBSTANCE-FREE: No alcohol or smoking on the property. • DOGS: Welcome but must be leashed at all times. Resident farm dogs roam freely. No aggressive or reactive dogs. • ENVIRONMENT: No chemical soaps, sunscreens, or DEET near water. Pack-in / pack-out. Composting toilets as directed. • ROAD: Last stretch unpaved. AWD or high-clearance recommended. 2WD may need upper parking area. • WORKING FARM: Active agricultural operations, resident animals, and natural terrain. ———————————————————— Emerald Oasis Club is a Private Membership Association at Mandala Springs, a 67-acre certified organic farm in Barnardsville, NC. We’re a community of land stewards and visitors committed to regenerative wellness in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Creekside Group Site #2

Booked 3 times

Tent site · Sleeps 8

Wake up to birdsong on 67 acres of USDA Certified Organic forest farm bordering Pisgah National Forest. Cross Mineral Creek to your campsite, enjoy our hiking trails, fill your water bottle from a living mountain spring, and enjoy hot sauna (separate booking). Creekside Group Site #2 sits at the edge of the creek. It’s secluded and social; best for groups wanting to drop in with nature while being close enough to the action at base camp. Your stay includes full access to the Emerald Oasis experience: • Hiking trails along the creek and into the forest • Community Lounge and fire circle • Spring water refills from the mountain • Mandala Chocolate just up the hill • Wood-fired sauna & cold plunge in Mineral Creek (bookable) ———————————————————— KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK ———————————————————— This is primitive camping on a working USDA Certified Organic farm, not a resort or commercial campground. • MEMBERSHIP: All guests join Emerald Oasis Club before arriving. [MEMBERSHIP COST]. Link sent at booking. Takes 5 minutes. • CREEK CROSSING: Camping areas require crossing Mineral Creek via a primitive footbridge. Carry-in only — no vehicles beyond the creek. Boots available at the crossing. • SUBSTANCE-FREE: No alcohol or smoking on the property. • DOGS: Welcome but must be leashed at all times. Resident farm dogs roam freely. No aggressive or reactive dogs. • ENVIRONMENT: No chemical soaps, sunscreens, or DEET near water. Pack-in / pack-out. Composting toilets as directed. • ROAD: Last stretch unpaved. AWD or high-clearance recommended. 2WD may need upper parking area. • WORKING FARM: Active agricultural operations, resident animals, and natural terrain. ———————————————————— Emerald Oasis Club is a Private Membership Association at Mandala Springs, a 67-acre certified organic farm in Barnardsville, NC. We’re a community of land stewards and visitors committed to regenerative wellness in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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No showers

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Secluded Site #6

Booked 2 times

Tent site · Sleeps 8

Wake up to birdsong on 67 acres of USDA Certified Organic forest farm bordering Pisgah National Forest. Cross Mineral Creek to your campsite, enjoy our hiking trails, fill your water bottle from a living mountain spring, and enjoy hot sauna (separate booking). Secluded Site #6 is nestled into a forest hollow. Follow the trails back into the woods to find your retreat. Perfect for a solo camper or small family, easy access not too far from base camp. Your stay includes full access to the Emerald Oasis experience: • Hiking trails along the creek and into the forest • Community Lounge and fire circle • Spring water refills from the mountain • Mandala Chocolate just up the hill • Wood-fired sauna & cold plunge in Mineral Creek (bookable) ———————————————————— KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK ———————————————————— This is primitive camping on a working USDA Certified Organic farm, not a resort or commercial campground. • MEMBERSHIP: All guests join Emerald Oasis Club before arriving. [MEMBERSHIP COST]. Link sent at booking. Takes 5 minutes. • CREEK CROSSING: Camping areas require crossing Mineral Creek via a primitive footbridge. Carry-in only — no vehicles beyond the creek. Boots available at the crossing. • SUBSTANCE-FREE: No alcohol or smoking on the property. • DOGS: Welcome but must be leashed at all times. Resident farm dogs roam freely. No aggressive or reactive dogs. • ENVIRONMENT: No chemical soaps, sunscreens, or DEET near water. Pack-in / pack-out. Composting toilets as directed. • ROAD: Last stretch unpaved. AWD or high-clearance recommended. 2WD may need upper parking area. • WORKING FARM: Active agricultural operations, resident animals, and natural terrain. ———————————————————— Emerald Oasis Club is a Private Membership Association at Mandala Springs, a 67-acre certified organic farm in Barnardsville, NC. We’re a community of land stewards and visitors committed to regenerative wellness in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Short walk to site

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

No showers

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83% Recommend9 ratings · 6 reviews

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· June 2026

Looking forward to coming back!

Tent ·

Terrace #3

This was a lovely place to camp! I was initially hesitant about the narrow bridge across the river with all of our things, but it felt very secure and wasn't an issue at all. The hike in was a very short and easy one. In no time we had everything at the campsite. We had a bit of trouble knowing the parking lot to leave our car, though it might have been easier to see before the sun set, so that might have been our fault for getting in so late. We were sad that we couldn't stay longer. It was very beautiful and I loved the sound of the river. We were the only ones there (that I knew of), but I feel like even having someone camped at a close site might drown out many sounds, giving an extra layer of perceived privacy. Conner was also very communicative and understanding when we got in later than we had originally planned.

Emily M.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· May 2026

Tent ·

Terrace #3

Very welcoming people. Had a nice reception to help me navigate the layout of parking and camp spots. Beautiful property, tent sites were above the creek and i slept to the sound of rushing water. Would definitely recommend.

Chase G.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· April 2026

Peaceful Creekside Oasis 🦋🌿✨🪻⛰️

Tent ·

Terrace #3

I had an absolutely magical experience camping at Emerald Oasis. After a lovely first night, I decided to extend my stay two more nights. This is the perfect in-between of car camping and backpacking. I loved crossing the creek to get to my site and hiking trails. I was surrounded by swallowtail butterflies, mossy rocks, and beautiful trees. Exploring the land was so fun—you can feel the energy of it and know that it is very well-cared for by the owners. I met both of the owners and they made me feel so welcomed. I enjoyed talking to them as well as some other community members that I got the pleasure to meet while sharing time in the sauna. The sauna is right by the creek so it’s easy to jump in and cool off. Lucky for me, I was camping under the full moon and I chose to sit creekside to stargaze and watch the moon rise over the mountain while listening to the rushing water and the frogs croak. The spring water is fully charged up and so refreshing and nourishing, I loved filling my water bottles up while I had access to it. Mandala Springs is close enough to get to Asheville easily and far enough to feel like you’re getting a nice unplugged nature immersion. I can’t wait until I can come back and visit and see all that is coming to life on this property! I highly recommend this place to anyone that wants to feel held by NC’s beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains while connecting with an amazing, growing community.

Sophia P.

2 reviews

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· April 2026

The most magical hidden gem!

Tent ·

Terrace #4

You can truly feel the magical energy of this land! It’s been a blessing to camp here. I extended my stay two nights because I couldn’t get enough of it. I enjoyed sitting creekside under the full moon and stars and especially loved the fully charged mineral spring water that is sourced here. When I booked, I did not know that this is a growing community space. I enjoyed an evening with the owners, Eleanor and Rob, and some other community members bouncing back and forth from the sauna and cold plunging in the creek. Everyone I encountered was so kind and it’s truly been a very peaceful and restorative camping trip, immersed in the gifts that this thoughtfully-tended to land has to offer. One of my favorite parts is all of swallowtail butterflies—they are everywhere 🥰✨🦋🌿🌸🌞🪽🌈⛰️

Sophia P.

2 reviews

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· November 2025

Tent ·

Terrace #3

Beautiful scenery. Private camp site. I made cold brew iced tea with the complimentary spring water. Friggen fantastic.

Scott N.

8 months on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· October 2025

Look into it before, but good

Tent · Group trip ·

Creekside Group Site #7

The area is beautiful and the site is nice, but there are a few caveats. The trail to get to the camp site is not the easiest. There are some steep parts, loose rocks, tree roots, a small bridge and it can get muddy. The neighborhood dogs do roam into your campsite and beg for food. They are friendly but can get annoying. The host recommends you arrive while there is still daylight. I would highly recommend following that as we arrived after sundown but before the check-in time ended and there was nobody to check in with. The description for crossing the creek was not on the site description but is in the messages and on the overall location description. The residential neighbors are close to the group site, and were using flashlights and moving vehicles late into the night. I would recommend this camp if you're healthy, packing light, and a dog person. Otherwise, you may need to check the description more thoroughly to make sure this is what you're looking for. They also make you sign a waiver and pay a membership ($1 per day/per person) which is in the description but no details are given until you are arriving at the site.

Richard O.

8 months on Hipcamp

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Barnardsville, Buncombe, North Carolina, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Connor M.

Joined in April 2025

Emerald Oasis at Mandala Springs

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