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Mountain Creek Rest

Hosted by Brian · Robbinsville, North Carolina
3 sites · Tent, Lodging · 41 acres
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Mountain Creek Rest is a rural, creek side get-a-way in the mountains with 2 beautiful, huge, tent sites and a mini-cabin! Bring your kids & dog! (Registering pets in the "Extras" portion of your registration is required.) It does not have hook ups, power, or running water. You get there on a gravel road with 2wd. 5.5" of clearance is recommended. (google your car) Heartstone tent site is a stunningly beautiful, romantic campsite for 2! There is a large tent pad if you have children! The Diamondstone site is also a unique, beautiful, one-of-a-kind site! It has a beautiful, furnished, shelter cabin which is provided for you instead of using your tent!!! Leave your tent and tent set-up at home! There is room for your tent and your children out front, right beside the creek! Islandsite is an equally beautiful tent site ideally for two, but the 10x12 platform can accommodate a 6-man tent, best for 2 adults and a couple of kids! You won't want to leave, but if you do there are many recreational opportunities in the area such as hiking, biking, rafting, fishing, and more! Stays of 6 days or more get a big discount! Enjoy the fresh, cooler mountain air, and the beautiful, settings! Heartstone is located on a modestly pitched, terraced slope where a divided mountain stream, the tumbling Squally Creek rejoins itself! The sunlight filters down through the forest canopy providing a warm, inviting glow!! There is a 9'-6" x 10' wooden tent platform, and if needed a new, larger tent pad! Islandsite is located at the top of the island where the tumbling Squally Creek divides! Access is provided by the 40' long fallen tree bridge! Islandsite is amazing and very unique! Diamondstone, Heartstone, and Islandsite all feature a picnic table, charcoal grille, and comfort facility. They are all within a short walk from your private parking! Enjoy evenings at the new fire pit area with benches overlooking the fire pit and creek! Explore the island on the 400' island trail, or go downstream to a nice pool for dipping! Contact me for discounts when staying more than 6 nights! The gravel road is uneven, and 5.5" of clearance is recommended. Extra guests are an available option! The property is spacious and there is parking for a second vehicle nearby if needed!

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Heartstone

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Tent site · Sleeps 6
Heartstone tent site is one of two neighboring, stunningly beautiful, romantic campsites. They are Heartstone and Diamondstone! Heartstone is the huge, beautiful, terraced tentsite located on the convergence of 2 mountain streams! Diamondstone is the hand built mini-cabin neighbor next door, also on the creek! The two sites are neighbors but the thick woods provide a nice visual barrier for all! The gravel road is uneven, and 5.5" of ground clearance is recommended. (google your car) You won't want to leave Heartstone, but if you do there are many recreational opportunities in the area such as hiking, biking, rafting, fishing, and more! Stays of 7 nights or more get a nice discount! Enjoy the fresh, cooler mountain air, and the beautiful setting! It can be 92f in town Robbinsville, and yet only 80f along side cool, fresh Squally Creek!! It is perfect for two, but other family members or pets are an option! (Register your pets in the "Extras" portion of your registration form.) Heartstone is located on a modestly pitched, terraced slope where a divided mountain stream, the tumbling Squally Creek rejoins itself! The sun light filters down through the forest canopy providing a warm, inviting glow!! That very same forest canopy and Squally creek itself often provide a cooling breeze and welcome shade on those warm days! There is a 9'-6" x 10' wooden platform, or a 13'x15' earthen pad for your tents(s), a picnic table w/charcoal grille, and comfort facility all within 30' of your private parking! There is also a nice fire pit area with benches overlooking the fire pit and creek ! Explore upstream on the 400' island trail! Be considerate of other guests when applicable. Contact me for discounts when staying 7 nights or more! Up to 4 more of your family members on the adjoined large tent pad is also an option! There is parking for a second vehicle 75' away if needed!
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No showers
Picnic table
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Islandsite

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Tent site · Sleeps 4
Come to the beautiful, fresh mountains of Western North Carolina!!! Temperatures creek side at Islandsite seldom make 80f!! Although it could be 93f ten miles away in Robbinsville, the shade from the high forest canopy and the crisp cool waters of Squally Creek almost always keep your site comfortable!! The beautiful Squally Creek property with a 10'x12' tent platform overhanging the creek is amazing. There's a picnic table, charcoal grille, and brand new comfort station, all on Mountain Creek Island for you, and optional kids or pets! (Register pets in the "Extras" portion of you registration form!) Squally creek divides forming trails in a deeply wooded 400' long island for your use! The tent platform is situated right on top of the creek providing a magnificent view of Squally as it tumbles down over the rocks and ledges right by your site! Islandsite is 100% carry in/out, including personal waste using the new bathroom! Hurray! No more shovels!! Simply use the provided heavy duty, double lined zip locking personal waste bags! TP and other sanitizing products are also provided! Hang out and relax on this very rural mountain property, or be adventurous! There are day hikes locally, some of which include the Appalachian Trail! Or you can just go left out the driveway and climb to Tennessee! You can also stay on the property! Cross Squally creek, go straight up! its a steep unmarked climb up to a spectacular mountain top view! Then go down the other side! to an old gravel roadbed that will get you back! Please register your pets in the "Extras" portion of your reservation application. Hit or miss, sometimes the owner stays nights in a nearby camper as maintenance and improvements are never ending! He is a good guy, and keeps out of site! Be aware! This property is not on the beaten path! Do not come in a sports car. Vehicle clearance of around 5.5" is suggested. (google your car's ground clearance) Be sure to cancel if there is a forecast for very heavy rain. A special refund will be provided. The island can have portions that flood dangerously when 3 inches of rainfall occurs over a short period of time such as over night. This seldom happens, but it can!
Short walk to site
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No showers

Lodging

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Diamondstone

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Cabin · Sleeps 4 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 toilet
Comfort upgrade!! Diamondstone is a "one of a kind", romantic, and stunningly beautiful mini-cabin camp site!!! Pack up all gear as if for tent camping, but leave your tent at home!!! Diamondstone is a brand new, shelter cabin for 2! (You can bring a tent for 2 more family) The lovely Jotul gas stove will take off the chill, but will not fully heat the cabin in cold weather!! HOWEVER, don't forget everything else you need for camping!!! There is no power, water, lights, mattress, or BEDDING!!! It is amazingly cool and breezy here! You are shaded by high forest and mountain!!! It is often 92 in town Robbinsville, and not even 80 creekside at Diamondstone!!! New is the Jotul stove with glass doors for ambiance and warmth on cool evenings. Tho, it will not fully heat the cabin in cold weather!! It's upstream neighbor is the acclaimed Heartstone tentsite! Though they are neighbors, there is a nice buffer of tall trees and mountain laurel between the sites! There is also an option to bring children! If you wish you can set up a tent out front! Diamondston is an amazing and romantic small cabin with beautiful handmade furnishings inside, and a wonderful creek-side yard out front on Squally Creek! It has all of the outside amenities you would expect, such as a comfortable bench at creek side, a small dipping/swimming hole, charcoal grille, picnic table, firepit, and a tent pad for extra family!!! Register optional pets in "Extras" part of your registration form! Prepare as if for tent camping when you come. Only in this case your "tent" is actually a unique, hand-built mini-cabin with a queen size bed platform inside. (Be sure to bring your air mattress/comfort pad and sleeping bag!) It also has a coffee table with chairs, dry countertop for food prep and cooking with a camp stove. (NOT A GRILLE!) Features a covered porch overlooking the creek with yet another table and chairs for your morning coffee, lunch, or dinner! Diamondstone is 100% carry in/out, including personal waste using the new bathroom! Hurray! No more shovels!! Simply use the provided heavy duty, double-lined, zip locking personal waste bags! TP and, sanitizing products are provided! The gravel road is 2wd accessible, but your car should have 5.5" of ground clearance. ( google your car)
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No showers
Picnic table

Reviews

100% Recommend323 ratings · 277 reviews
Nestled deep in the woods of North Carolina, this campsite offers a truly serene escape, perfect for families and solo adventurers alike. The sound of a rushing creek and the canopy of forest provide a peaceful backdrop for relaxation and exploration. Guests appreciate the well-maintained amenities, including a cozy cabin and thoughtful setups for privacy and convenience. While the gravel road might be a bit challenging, it leads to a rewarding destination where nature and tranquility take center stage.
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Recommends
· October 2026
Tent ·
Heartstone
What an amazing place! Brian is an amazing host, both for sharing his geographical wealth and for the way he cares for campers. We could not have had a better stay and are already planning our next trip back. Definitely recommend the Island Trail. 100000/10 stay!!
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· October 2026
Tent ·
Heartstone
Brian’s campsite is truly a slice of heaven on earth. Pictures pale in comparison to the magic you will feel here in the Smokey Mountains. I stayed at hearthstone for 2 nights, lulled to sleep by the roaring buffalo creek, just steps away from my tent. The camp is beautifully maintained, and hand built by the owner himself! It was a pleasure to speak with Brian in person during my stay, learning of his travels and endeavors that brought him to Appalachia. I cannot recommend this spot enough. BOOK IT! Some tips: I drove into the site in a AWD Cadillac sedan with 5.9” clearance and had no trouble. Just go slow and you’ll be fine. In the cooler months, make sure to pack wool/fleece blankets for sleeping, as the blue side of the mountain shows no mercy to air mattresses. Never had any encounters with wildlife, but kept food stored inside my car, never near my tent. Bring ample bug spray, solar lights, and fire starting options as the ground is wet year round and the canopy of trees blocks out a lot of moonlight. Thank you Brian for sharing your property with campers!
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· October 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Heartstone
One of the Best Hipcamp sites out there! Highly recommend. Squally Creek that runs through the campsite is absolutely beautiful. Love falling asleep to the sound of a creek. Brian is a great host. The site is easy to find with his great directions. Hope to be back soon.
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· October 2026
Beautiful Campsite!
Tent · With pets ·
Islandsite
Brian's Island campsite is absolutely amazing! (All of his campsites are amazing) He has put a lot of thought and time into making each campsite perfect! This was my 3rd visit to his property and I can't wait to go back. Brian is a wonderful host. Great directions and great communication.
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· October 2026
The best soundtrack of nature
Tent ·
Islandsite
We loved camping on the island while two river streams flow by on each side of the campsite. The campsite is well equipped with a grill, deck for tent, bathroom. Our favorite part was waking up and taking a dip in the cold river water to wake up and start our day.
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· September 2026
The Perfect Campsite
With pets ·
Diamondstone
Was so happy to make it back to Brian's land. The cabin is amazing. Enjoyed sitting on the porch and listening to Squally Creek. My pup loved running around sniffing everything. The directions are great. Easy to find. Brian is a wonderful host.
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· September 2026
Tent · With kids ·
Heartstone
Our family had such a memorable time at this beautiful site.
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· September 2026
With kids ·
Diamondstone
Excellent property for a quiet secluded getaway, reasonable access to Lake Santeetlah. The accommodations were welcoming, easy drive up access to the site complimented a short decent to the cabin. Grounds were well maintained and all amenities were available to entertain. The privvy was well setup and thought out for access and privacy.
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· September 2026
Diamondstone
This was our second time at Brian’s land, first we stayed at heartstone and this time at diamondstone! Both sites are extremely well maintained and you can feel the care that goes into both. The cabin itself was so cozy and the covered porch was a nice addition anytime it would rain. Another highlight is the small swimming hole in the creek! It feels surreal to take a midday splash in the mountain stream. Thank you so much Brian for sharing this extremely special piece of the forest! Can’t wait to be back again :)
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· August 2026
Tent ·
Heartstone
We absolutely loved heartstone! The gravel road is a bit long and you need to go very slow because it is quite bumpy, but nothing my Subaru couldn’t handle! The setting is extremely peaceful and remote, with the canopy forest providing a ton of shade and keeping it cool even in mid August! I’ve never been somewhere so beautiful and restorative. We can’t wait to come back! Thanks for sharing your land with us Brian :)
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· August 2026
Perfect for dogs to roam off leash
Tent · With pets ·
Heartstone
Absolutely beautiful site! Completely out of the way, like almost 4 miles of gravel road, which was exactly what I needed with my 2 dogs. Never saw another person but I felt very safe. The site was inviting and well maintained. Having a broom was a plus! Sleeping under the stars and listening to the roar of the water made the trip well worth it.
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· August 2026
Diamondstone
Great spot, the cabin is larger than it looks in the pictures. My boys (2 & 4) loved riding their bikes up & down the roads and playing in the creek. Would stay here again.
Recommends
· August 2026
Tent ·
Islandsite
This was our first time camping and we really enjoyed this spot. The running creek is very peaceful and the dogs enjoyed playing in it. The bathroom, charcoal grill, and picnic table made things easy.
Recommends
· August 2026
Cabin
With kids ·
Diamondstone
We loved the cabin! It's very remote and not a cabin like "glamping" it's a cabin tent but with a shelter (what we wanted). Although there is 2 other tent sites that Brian has, there was one other camper there but we didn't even know that the were there! (with the creek sound, it's very loud but peaceful) 100% would recommend if you're into relaxing, a peaceful setting, looking at the stars or just getting away!
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· August 2026
Tent ·
Islandsite
This was my first time going camping and it was amazing ! I would definitely book again :) The river sounds at night were so relaxing <3
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· July 2026
10 out of 10!
Tent ·
Heartstone
The campsite is absolutely stunning! We had everything we needed. The river running through was magical and even in the middle of July we were very comfortable temperature wise. Brian was a wonderful host. We will absolutely be back!
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· July 2026
Diamondstone
This was our 3rd time visiting Diamondstone and even with some crazy weather happening after we arrived we still had a great time the shelter kept us dry all night. We love this spot and plan on visiting again soon.
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· July 2026
Best first experience ever!
Tent · With pets ·
Islandsite
First time using Hipcamp and was an absolutely amazing experience!! Brian’s property Islandsite is the perfect spot to completely disconnect! The tent platform was right next to the creek and was lovely to go to sleep to and wake up with! The outhouse was a bonus and is a super convenient amenity! There’s a picnic table, fire pit, and charcoal grill, but our favorite part was the cute little tree bridge you cross to get to the site! My husband and I loved the entire campsite and we will most definitely be back!
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· July 2026
Beautiful, creekside location!
Heartstone
Little piece of heaven tucked away in the Smoky Mountains! Great fishing, perfect location to tuck away and unplug! The rolling creek is the perfect sound to this great spot.
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· July 2026
Islandsite
Tent ·
Islandsite
We loved camping out on the Islandsite! Brian is such a great guy and so much insight on places in town and was resourceful if we needed anything. The island is brimming with life and furthered a deep appreciation for nature in each moment. We hope to return:)
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· July 2026
Diamondstone
An absolute hidden gem, even better than the photos! This was our second visit in just six weeks, and we're already planning a third. The pictures don't do it justice. It truly feels like a secluded nature retreat, and the best part is having zero cell service for a complete digital detox. Do not let the directions scare you. They sound intense, but we found the cabin easily with no issues. A few pro tips for future guests. Bring a bottle of cat litter for the bathroom. We added a little before and after use, and it completely eliminated odors while making packing out easy. Bug spray is non-negotiable, so bring extra. Pack extra pillows for the bed. The bed platform is perfectly level, but you will appreciate being able to elevate your head more. We also brought a small solar powered fan that cost around thirty dollars and placed it in front of a screened window. It worked like a mini AC unit and was a game changer for airflow at night. Also make sure to have headlamps or a light source as it gets pitch dark at night. It’s perfect for star gazing. Host Brian stopped by daily, so do not be surprised if you see a big white camper van or a dirt bike pull up. He stays for about five minutes to check in and lets you know he keeps his camper up the road if you need anything. If you are going with a group, I highly recommend booking all three spots since you can easily walk back and forth between sites. If you are solo, there is still plenty of privacy.
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· July 2026
Great spots
Tent · With pets ·
Heartstone
Brian’s sites are a real treat. They’re cozy and tucked into Nantahala.
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· July 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Heartstone
Awesome and amazingly pleasant stay with an incredibly caring host. Couldn’t have asked for anything more!
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· June 2026
Diamondstone
The cabin is so sweet and well stocked and the creek is genuinely one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been
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· June 2026
Tent ·
Islandsite
Lovely spot, very clean and owner was very helpful and welcoming!!! Exactly what we expected, would stay again!
Recommends
· June 2026
Tent ·
Heartstone
We had an amazing time relaxing and sleeping by the most serene creek!
Recommends
· June 2026
Tent ·
Islandsite
We only stayed one night but would definitely go again! Brian was a great host. Wish we would have had more time.
Recommends
· June 2026
Paradise in the woods
Tent ·
Islandsite
This little piece of paradise is tucked away deep in the woods of North Carolina and I feel lucky that my child and I were able to enjoy it for one night. We approve and strongly recommend this spot for folks who want to remove themselves from the beaten path.
Recommends
· June 2026
Diamondstone
We loved the cabin! Very fun and the host Brian was very nice and fun to talk too. Will be back!
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· May 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Islandsite
I’ve been camping my entire life and been to amazingly beautiful places, but this campsite was too 5 (the others being backpacking sites). All the sites provide privacy and each has its incredible qualities. We should stayed at island site and the bridge combined with the tent platform right above the creek was magical. Brian was the absolute best host and hands down one of the kindest dudes I’ve ever met. I cannot say enough about our experience. I’m from Los Angeles and I’ll definitely be back as soon as I can.

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Robbinsville, Graham, 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 Brian P.

Joined in November 2020

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