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Plumtree Campground Tents & Cabins

Hosted by Plumtree · Newland, North Carolina
22 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 78 acres
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Plumtree Campground and Retreat is an off-the-beaten-path property for hikers, bikers (both pedal and motor), campers, adventurers, parkway goers, mountain lovers, fisherman, and skiers/snowboarders. Learn more about this land: Plumtree Campground and Retreat is an off-the-beaten-path property for hikers, bikers (both pedal and motor), campers, adventurers, parkway goers, mountain lovers, fisherman, and skiers/snowboarders. The property is the former Blind Squirrel Campground which included a zip line recreation area. Relics remain, with zip lines and bridges still running through the tree canopy and an old climbing wall. These aren’t currently in use, and cannot be explored, but they add a wonderland-like quality to the land. Other features also remain that can be used: a sliding rock waterfall which is a short hike within the campground property, moderate trails for hiking, and mountain biking running from the waterfall through the back of the property (these trails are mountainous, so please enter at your own risk), fruit trees, blueberry bushes, small trout pond, a playground, an open meadow for star gazing, and our friendly neighborhood duck, Howard. (He hangs by the pond and accepts treats!) You are welcome to explore all these features, but please be mindful and respectful of residents and guests, do not enter or explore the greenhouses or gardens, and remain aware that this is mountainous terrain with inherent risks. This is a rustic property in the forest, centrally located to all the area has to offer. Privately run, we offer a variety of lodging options: - Seasonal and daily camping with full hook up RV sites - Popup sites, tent sites with water and electric - Group tent site with pavilion - Primitive tent sites - Primitive cabins (no electricity/water) - Lodge with four bedrooms/bath - Cabin with a two-bedroom/bath among the trees - Cabin with a one-bedroom/bath pond side - Studio apartments. Four available. Includes one bedroom/bath Campsites include a fire pit, picnic table, and electric/water/sewer depending on the site. There are 5 tent sites boasting elevated tent platforms nestled against the mountain. Sites are generally mossy, treed (think hammocks!), and have gravel parking. There are 3 his and her bathhouses on the property with the largest within walking distance of the tent loop, with 2 toilets and 3 stall showers each. This corner of the world has so much to offer and we are close, but just far away enough from it all. The scenic drives alone are worth venturing out: - Blue Ridge Parkway - Linville Falls - Linville Caverns - Grandfather Mountain - Beech Mt Ski Slope/Rec area - Jonas Ridge Snow Tubing Park - Sugar Mt Ski Slope/Rec area - Roan Mt State Park - Appalachian Trail - Yellow Mountain Gap Trail Head - North Toe River - Banner Elk - Little Switzerland - Mayland Dark Sky Observatory - Brown Mountain OHV Trail System All these adventures within a 20-40-minute drive. Boone is only 50 minutes away, and Asheville 1 hr. 20 minutes. Off HWY 19-E is Spears Country Store, about 5 minutes from here, where you can get basic supplies, propane, and gas. We can also provide firewood for a fee. Ingles grocery stores in both Newland and Spruce Pine are just 20 minutes away. In Spruce Pine you will also find a Walmart, historic downtown with many shops and restaurants. Be aware cell service can be spotty in the area depending on your carrier. WIFI is offered, but not guaranteed due to the mountainous terrain. One of the joys of being deep in the mountains, true disconnection from the everyday! 3 night minimum required for holiday weekends. Plumtree Campground & Retreat913 Big Plumtree Creek RoadNewland, NC 28657
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H4 Hike-in site

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Tent site · Sleeps 6
H4 is beautiful hike-in site with great mountain views. Secluded in the woods, yet convenient to the bathhouse and parking area. The walk to the bathhouse is approximately 200 yards and the hike from parking to the site is 70-100 yards. Fire pit and picnic table included
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Group Tent Area with Pavilion

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Tent site · Sleeps 18
The group tent area, located at the top of our tent loop includes exclusive use of the pavilion, a large fire pit area, and spots for 3-4 medium to large tents and several spots for smaller tents. There is a park-style grill, water hydrant, and power in the pavilion. Situated adjacent to the creek, you can easily hear from this wonderful, shady site!
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H3 Hike-in site

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Tent site · Sleeps 6
H3 is the largest of our hike-in sites. Secluded in the woods, yet convenient to the bathhouse and parking area. The walk to the bathhouse is approximately 200 yards and the hike from parking to the site is 70-100 yards. Fire pit and picnic table included
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I-3 Creekside Platform

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Tent site · Sleeps 4
I-3 is a beautiful creek side site overlooking Issacs Branch. This site is the closest to the bathhouse of the I-sites. It is very private and had a nice path to the creek. Primitive site with no water or electric. Tent platform is approximately 16' round
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I-2 Creekside Platform

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Tent site · Sleeps 4
I-2 is a private, primitive tent site directly on Issacs Branch. This site features a decked platform with steps leading straight to the creek. Primitive site with no water or electric. Tent platform is approximately 16' round
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B4 Tent/pop-up

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
B4 is a great site for a pop-up, teardrop, or tent. This site has water, electric, and is close to the bathhouse. It does have a pea gravel area to place your tent.
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B6 tent/pop-up Pull-Thru

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
B6 is one of our largest tent sites. It is a pull thru site that is great for pop-ups, teardrops, or large tents. The sounds of the nearby creek can easily be heard from this spacious campsite.
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B8 tent platform W/E

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
B8 is a really nice platform site which also offers a pea gravel area below the platform where you can easily set up your tent or canopy. This is one of our most popular sites. Well shaded!
Campfires allowed
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B11 tent platform W/E

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
Plumtree Campground and Retreat is an off-the-beaten-path property for hikers, bikers (both pedal and motor), campers, adventurers, parkway goers, mountain lovers, fisherman, and skiers/snowboarders. The property is the former Blind Squirrel Campground which included a zip line recreation area. Relics remain, with zip lines and bridges still running through the tree canopy and an old climbing wall. These aren’t currently in use, and cannot be explored, but they add a wonderland-like quality to the land. Other features also remain that can be used: a sliding rock waterfall which is a short hike within the campground property, moderate trails for hiking, and mountain biking running from the waterfall through the back of the property (these trails are mountainous, so please enter at your own risk), fruit trees, blueberry bushes, small trout pond, a playground, an open meadow for star gazing, and our friendly neighborhood duck, Howard. (He hangs by the pond and accepts treats!) You are welcome to explore all these features, but please be mindful and respectful of residents and guests, do not enter or explore the greenhouses or gardens, and remain aware that this is mountainous terrain with inherent risks. This is a rustic property in the forest, centrally located to all the area has to offer. Privately run, we offer a variety of lodging options: - Seasonal and daily camping with full hook up RV sites - Popup sites, tent sites with water and electric - Group tent site with pavilion - Primitive tent sites - Primitive cabins (no electricity/water) - Lodge with four bedrooms/bath - Cabin with a two-bedroom/bath among the trees - Cabin with a one-bedroom/bath pond side - Studio apartments. Four available. Includes one bedroom/bath Campsites include a fire pit, picnic table, and electric/water/sewer depending on the site. There are 5 tent sites boasting elevated tent platforms nestled against the mountain. Sites are generally mossy, treed (think hammocks!), and have gravel parking. There are 3 his and her bathhouses on the property with the largest within walking distance of the tent loop, with 2 toilets and 3 stall showers each. This corner of the world has so much to offer and we are close, but just far away enough from it all. The scenic drives alone are worth venturing out: - Blue Ridge Parkway - Linville Falls - Linville Caverns - Grandfather Mountain - Beech Mt Ski Slope/Rec area - Jonas Ridge Snow Tubing Park - Sugar Mt Ski Slope/Rec area - Roan Mt State Park - Appalachian Trail - Yellow Mountain Gap Trail Head - North Toe River - Banner Elk - Little Switzerland - Mayland Dark Sky Observatory - Brown Mountain OHV Trail System All these adventures within a 20-40-minute drive. Boone is only 50 minutes away, and Asheville 1 hr. 20 minutes. Off HWY 19-E is Spears Country Store, about 5 minutes from here, where you can get basic supplies, propane, and gas. We can also provide firewood for a fee. Ingles grocery stores in both Newland and Spruce Pine are just 20 minutes away. In Spruce Pine you will also find a Walmart, historic downtown with many shops and restaurants. Be aware cell service can be spotty in the area depending on your carrier. WIFI is offered, but not guaranteed due to the mountainous terrain. One of the joys of being deep in the mountains, true disconnection from the everyday! 3 night minimum required for holiday weekends. Plumtree Campground & Retreat913 Big Plumtree Creek RoadNewland, NC 28657
Campfires allowed
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Pets allowed
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B1 Tent/Pop-up

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
B1 is a large site with a concrete walkway and patio with water and electric. A perfect site for a pop-up or tear-drop unit. Close to the bathhouse and includes a picnic table and fire ring.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
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Pets allowed
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B10 tent platform W/E

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
Plumtree Campground and Retreat is an off-the-beaten-path property for hikers, bikers (both pedal and motor), campers, adventurers, parkway goers, mountain lovers, fisherman, and skiers/snowboarders. The property is the former Blind Squirrel Campground which included a zip line recreation area. Relics remain, with zip lines and bridges still running through the tree canopy and an old climbing wall. These aren’t currently in use, and cannot be explored, but they add a wonderland-like quality to the land. Other features also remain that can be used: a sliding rock waterfall which is a short hike within the campground property, moderate trails for hiking, and mountain biking running from the waterfall through the back of the property (these trails are mountainous, so please enter at your own risk), fruit trees, blueberry bushes, small trout pond, a playground, an open meadow for star gazing, and our friendly neighborhood duck, Howard. (He hangs by the pond and accepts treats!) You are welcome to explore all these features, but please be mindful and respectful of residents and guests, do not enter or explore the greenhouses or gardens, and remain aware that this is mountainous terrain with inherent risks. This is a rustic property in the forest, centrally located to all the area has to offer. Privately run, we offer a variety of lodging options: - Seasonal and daily camping with full hook up RV sites - Popup sites, tent sites with water and electric - Group tent site with pavilion - Primitive tent sites - Primitive cabins (no electricity/water) - Lodge with four bedrooms/bath - Cabin with a two-bedroom/bath among the trees - Cabin with a one-bedroom/bath pond side - Studio apartments. Four available. Includes one bedroom/bath Campsites include a fire pit, picnic table, and electric/water/sewer depending on the site. There are 5 tent sites boasting elevated tent platforms nestled against the mountain. Sites are generally mossy, treed (think hammocks!), and have gravel parking. There are 3 his and her bathhouses on the property with the largest within walking distance of the tent loop, with 2 toilets and 3 stall showers each. This corner of the world has so much to offer and we are close, but just far away enough from it all. The scenic drives alone are worth venturing out: - Blue Ridge Parkway - Linville Falls - Linville Caverns - Grandfather Mountain - Beech Mt Ski Slope/Rec area - Jonas Ridge Snow Tubing Park - Sugar Mt Ski Slope/Rec area - Roan Mt State Park - Appalachian Trail - Yellow Mountain Gap Trail Head - North Toe River - Banner Elk - Little Switzerland - Mayland Dark Sky Observatory - Brown Mountain OHV Trail System All these adventures within a 20-40-minute drive. Boone is only 50 minutes away, and Asheville 1 hr. 20 minutes. Off HWY 19-E is Spears Country Store, about 5 minutes from here, where you can get basic supplies, propane, and gas. We can also provide firewood for a fee. Ingles grocery stores in both Newland and Spruce Pine are just 20 minutes away. In Spruce Pine you will also find a Walmart, historic downtown with many shops and restaurants. Be aware cell service can be spotty in the area depending on your carrier. WIFI is offered, but not guaranteed due to the mountainous terrain. One of the joys of being deep in the mountains, true disconnection from the everyday! 3 night minimum required for holiday weekends. Plumtree Campground & Retreat913 Big Plumtree Creek RoadNewland, NC 28657
Campfires allowed
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Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
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B12 tent platform W/E

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
B12 is a nice site with a low platform and close proximity to the bathhouse. One thing to note is the street light located near the site. It is preferred by many but not desired by others. Platform is 12'x12'6"
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B3 tent/pop-up

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
B3 is a nice site for a pop-up, teardrop, or tent. This site has water, electric and is a short walk to the bathhouse. Well shaded and close to the creek access.
Campfires allowed
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B9 tent platform W/E

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
B9 is a nice platform site which also offers a pea gravel area below the platform where you can easily set up your tent or canopy. Nicely shaded site.
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B2 tent/pop-up

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
B2 is a great site for a pop-up, teardrop, or tent. This site has water, electric, and is close to the bathhouse. Well shaded and creek access is close.
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B5 tent/pop-up

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
B5 is a great site for a pop-up, teardrop, or tent. This site has water and electric. For people camping with others, it pairs well with B6.
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B7 tent platform water only

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
B7 is a great addition to B8 for those needing a site for other accompanying guests. This site is not great as a stand-alone site, as it does not have a picnic table and has very little level ground around it. If looking for a stand-alone site, please view availability in other categories.
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Lodging

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Primitive Cabin #1

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Tiny home · Sleeps 4
This primitive cabin is a great alternative to tent camping. You have a solid roof over your head, a great covered porch and a nearby bathroom with a full walk-in shower. The cabin does have an electrical cord running to it for phone charging and other low electrical drawing devices. It is equipped with a queen air bed cot. The walls have been insulated and encapsulated in plastic. The ceiling has not been insulated.
Campfires allowed
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Coop Cabin

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Tiny home · Sleeps 4
This wonderful cabin was finished with materials from our old chicken coop. Sit back and take in the wonderful views from the porch. The cabin is equipped with a window unit air conditions, portable electric heater, ceiling fan and electrical outlets. Just bring an air mattress, cot or sleeping bag and you are good to go! 4x4 or AWD recommended for the cabin parking spot. Other parking is available for 2WD vehicles
Campfires allowed
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Hilltop Cabin

Cabin · Sleeps 2
Hilltop Cabin Hilltop Cabin is located in the community of Plumtree, North Carolina in Avery County. At an elevation of 2,867 feet, Plumtree is in the Blue Ridge Mountains convenient to Newland, Spruce Pine, Banner Elk, Newland, Little Switzerland, Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain and Grandfather Mountain. This area's beautiful and magical scenery can be explored by driving on the Blue Ridge Parkway, hiking the Appalachian Trail, exploring Linville Falls, trekking Yellow Mountain, fishing on the Toe River and its tributaries, taking in the views from Grandfather Mountain, skiing/tubing the local ski resorts, and discovering the surrounding down town areas with unique shops and restaurants. Enjoy the remote and relaxing atmosphere on property that includes hiking/mountain biking trails, a playground and a sliding rock waterfall. The space: Hilltop is located in Plumtree Campground and Retreat. The cabin has a covered porch with two gates and a back deck with a gas grill and picnic table. There is a fire pit for use. Keyless entry for self-check in/out 1 bedroom with a queen bed including linens Bathroom with fluffy towels and complimentary soap Central heat/air Washer/dryer Full kitchen with refrigerator, stove, microwave, and toaster Dishes, pots/pans and utensils Coffee maker with complimentary coffee TV with Direct TV box Other things to note: There is parking at the side of the cabin. Speed limit on property is 5 mph and be watchful for walkers, bikers and children. Please be respectful of other guests. No loud music or parties in cabin, on porch or pavilion. No smoking in cabin (additional cleaning fee will be charged) and porch/pavilion. Pets: Limit of one dog and an additional dog may be allowed by pre-approval. Pet fee of $25 will apply (second dog will be additional $25) and will be paid prior to check in. Dogs must be nonaggressive, house trained, under voice/e-collar command and remain on a leash while on property. No pee pads are allowed in studios and waste must be picked up/disposed. Dogs must be supervised at all times and not left on property alone. Any disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and guests will be asked to leave. Damage by dogs will be the responsibility of the owner.
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Pondside Cabin

Cabin · Sleeps 2
Pondside Cabin is in Plumtree Campground and Retreat in Newland, North Carolina. The cabin is a 1 bedroom/1 bath with a stocked kitchen and a large covered porch. Enjoy the remote and relaxing atmosphere on property that includes hiking/mountain biking trails, a playground, a pond, and a sliding rock waterfall.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
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Primitive Cabin #2

Tiny home · Sleeps 4
This primitive cabin is a great alternative to tent camping. You have a solid roof over your head, a great covered porch and a nearby bathroom with a full walk-in shower. The cabin does have an electrical cord running to it for phone charging and other low electrical drawing devices. It is equipped with a queen air bed cot. The walls have been insulated and encapsulated in plastic. The ceiling has not been insulated. The flooring is carpet.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
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Newland, Avery, North Carolina, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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