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83% Recommend9 ratings · 8 reviews
Mixed feelings
· May 2019
The site was a little more primitive than we expected, and had we known that, we would have probably packed differently. We adjusted accordingly though and had a great time. The hill getting down to Campsite 1 (which i think is actually the only campsite) is steep. We decided we would just have to be strategic about what we brought down to the site in order to limit trips to the car, and we did have to hike up the hill to put any food away before we went to sleep to make sure we didn't attract bears. We initially thought the car would be a little more accessible, but we made it work. Great place to camp if you pack light, but you don't want to be hauling plastic totes of gear down there.
The campsite was nice, peaceful and secluded, it provided the relaxing weekend we needed, and ultimately that's all i ask for.
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Justin A.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2018
We had a great time. I wasn’t sure how suitable the ground would be for a tent (if it would be too hard), but it was fine. The area that is maintained was big enough for our 8-man tent. There was firewood already there. It was far enough from the road for privacy but close enough to be easily accessible. The trail was clearly marked and the campsite easy to get to even if there had been no written instructions. The GPS coordinates took us right to the parking spot. The kids enjoyed playing in the creek. We’d definitely go back.
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Matt D.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2018
Group trip ·
South Fork Overlook
Such a great place!
Stephanie M.
8 years on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· April 2018
Group trip ·
South Fork Overlook
We didn't actually get to use because it was not as described. Based on the description, I asked ahead of time if this site required backpacking in or not - because it could be either based on how the description was written - and we would have packed different gear. We got there and discovered that while the description in MOSTLY accurate, the owner failed to mention that the trail ("300 feet") is directly down a steep pine covered hill with no real cleared trail. This group of friends are seasoned campers with cars full of gear that we are used to packing in and out of remote locations... There was no way for us to have gotten our gear down that incredibly steep and rough path - much less back up without a major struggle - so we left. Having almost no signal, and it getting closer to dark, we drove an hour and a half away to a national forest to camp without reservations. We brought an all terrain wagon that wouldn't have even helped, as no one could stop it from rolling down the hill without slipping themselves - again, a major struggle. There isn't any way to carry a normal cooler without going sideways with two people, or risk slipping down.
We were incredibly disappointed with the location, and feel that the steep uncleared terrain should have been made much more clear. Distance isn't the issue- we hiked several miles through Pisgah the remainder of the weekend, to and from places like GP Falls- 1 mile up and back down. Regardless, the path to this site is not a path we'd want anyone to have to carry more than a backpack up and down during the trip. If that's your jam - and you want some solitude, by all means, backpack in - it's a pretty piece of property.
Emily W.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2017
Cute, quiet little spot. There was occasional gunfire in the early evening, but otherwise it was peaceful. There was a campchair hanging from a tree that turned out to be quite convenient, don't know if it was accidentally left behind by previous campers, but glad it was there! This is a great spot if you like camping somewhat near your car but don't want to go to a multi-campsite place. Very private.
Stephanie G.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2017
Really cool, beautiful, secluded location.
Megan V.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2017
This spot was great! It's located near a really, really beautiful river that if you have the time should definitely float (we saw several people doing just that on our way to the site). The South Fork Overlook has parking off the road which was big enough (and flat enough) for our 16 foot RV. There was also plenty of room for another car which is cool because this site also has primitive camping just a short hike away.
It's super quiet, trash-free and well-marked. Make sure you take a screenshot of the directions ahead of time though because as you approach you may lose a cell signal. In other words, don't rely solely on a GPS to get you to the site. Follow the directions and then look for the orange markers that designate the parking area. The trail head to the campsite is easy to find after that as well.
Once you find the site, decide whether you will camp up top near the parking area, at the campsite or somewhere else on Guy, the host's, property. He's added a little rock fire pit to the the actual campsite but still, take precautions when making fires so as to prevent forest fires!
If you're looking for a site that is quite, peaceful and beautiful, tucked in a wood and with access to the river, this very well may be the site for you!
A M.
100 reviews
Recommends
· August 2017
Great little site unlike any other. We had a great night camping there. The campsite was down by the creek with a fire pit and wood to burn. We chose to pick some dead limbs and trees from around the campsite and burn those instead. Went tubing in Todd on that Saturday and enjoyed the free concert in the park. We had a blast!
Joe B.
8 years on Hipcamp
Location
Todd, Ashe, North Carolina, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Guy H.
Joined in January 2017Things to do nearby
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