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TangleWood Creekside Campsites

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369 reviews
· Marion, Mc Dowell, North Carolina
170 acres hosted by Blair Q.
7 lodging sites · 12 RV/tent sites · 5 tent sites
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Amazing views
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A rocky creek winds through the woods at the base of several hikable peaks hidden just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Wildlife enthusiasts are encouraged to explore, on foot or mountain-bike, anywhere within our 170 acres (or the adjoining 250 acres owned by the US Forestry Service off our Western border) and are likely to catch glimpses of turkey, beaver, deer, fox, eastern box turtle and the many species of songbird and raptor. The location is convenient to tons of local attractions for sightseeing and outdoor activities as well as shopping, dining, even wine tasting. We would be happy to supply a comprehensive list of the various local attractions upon request but the following are a few of our favorite things to do within a short drive: visit Linville Falls, Caverns, Gorge and/or Winery; drive the Blue Ridge parkway; tube/kayak down the Catawba river; hike beautiful Crabtree Falls; cross Grandfather Mountains mile high bridge and explore the nearby towns of Spruce Pines or Little Switzerland. The scenic drives to Asheville, Blowing Rock or Banner Elk make them each wonderful day-trip destinations.
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Shady Creek View 2

100% (46)
Tent site · Sleeps 8
This Premium Creekside Tent site is shady and secluded down a curvy, narrow gravel road, nestled back in the woods. Sitting on high ground right beside the creek, Shady Creek View II has a nice long view down stream and can accommodate up to two large tents (truck-top tents allowed). A path provides easy access down to the creek where small rapids sing around the clock but there is also some deeper water to cool off in. At present with only two other sites along this portion of the creek, and two sites (not directly across) on the other side of the creek (at an angle) making this one of our more private sites. - Picnic table and fire-ring provided - short walk to Portable toilet -No trailers - We love dogs! Feel free to bring your furry friend but please be conscientious about cleaning up after them :-) - Be mindful of the potential for falling walnuts at certain times of the year.
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Sycamore Bend

100% (10)
Tent site · Sleeps 6
Great tent site right on the creek can accommodate up to 2 large tents and is easily accessible (4 wheel drive NOT required). Picnic table and fire ring with grate included. Short walk to portable toilet and potable water spigot. This site does not require 4WD. * We love dogs! Feel free to bring your furry friend just please remember to clean up after them :-) **be aware of the potential for falling walnuts during certain times of the year.
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Locust Ledge

100% (7)
Tent site · Sleeps 6
This shady tent spot sits in the woods on a portion of elevated bank along the creek. The view is lovely and the sound is wonderful but this might not be the best site for campers with kids or who want immediate access to the water due to the sharp descent. - Picnic table and fire-ring provided - short walk to Portable toilet -No trailers - We love dogs! Feel free to bring your furry friend but please be conscientious about cleaning up after them :-)
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Pebble Beach

83% (3)
Tent site · Sleeps 8
Pebble Beach tent site has exactly what the name implies, a big expanse of pebbly creek beach. The site is large and can accommodate 2-3 M-L tents. It is furnished with a steel fire-ring with a cooking grate and large picnic table. Close walk to clean portable toilet (bathhouse coming 2025!); Potable water available near campground entrance. This with its beach, private swimming hole and distance away from other sites in our opinion makes up for the slightly closer proximity to the secondary Peppers Creek rd. which is a good bit higher.
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Peppers Point

100% (3)
Tent site · Sleeps 6
BEAUTIFUL SITE, with Crystal clear water deep enough for children and dogs to swim and wade in that raps around the site! A good size sandbar for exploring and rock hunting. Surrounded by enough vegetation to provide privacy.
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Brookside

99% (48)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 16 ft
Brookside is situated immediately alongside the creek and can accommodate up to two tents. Short walk to portable toilet. **We love dogs! Feel free to bring your furry friend but please be conscientious about cleaning up after them :-) ***Please be mindful of the potential for falling walnuts at certain times of the year.
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Creek Music

96% (28)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 16 ft
OFF ROAD site, Creek Music, is large and private, located directly beside the creek and can accommodate up to three average-sized tents. *4WD with sufficient height clearance and all terrain tires required to access off road sites across the creek **We love dogs! Feel free to bring your furry friend but please be conscientious about cleaning up after them :-) ***Be aware of the potential for falling walnuts at certain times of the year.
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Creekside Meadow

100% (22)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 16 ft
OFF_ROAD campsite Creekside Meadow is a picturesque, roomy site along the creek! Multiple creek accesses and views. Open meadow with trees surrounding for partial shade. *4WD and sufficient height clearance required to access off road sites across the creek **We love dogs! Feel free to bring your furry friend but please be conscientious about cleaning up after them :-) ***Be mindful of the potential for falling walnuts at certain times of the year.
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Beaver Den

98% (20)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 16 ft
Beaver Den is a cozy but spacious site with room for up to three tents; close access to the creek; short walk to portable toilet **We love dogs! Feel free to bring your furry friend but please be conscientious about cleaning up after them :-) ***Be aware of the potential for falling walnuts at certain times of the year.
Campfires allowed
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Tessa's Creek Bank

100% (20)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 16 ft
'Tessa's Creek Bank' is a LARGE, PRIVATE OFF-ROAD site with a long open expanse of creek frontage in dappled sunlight. While there is currently two graveled tent pads, there is space for a total of three tents and up to three vehicles. Like all sites, it is equipped with a picnic table and firepit with a cooking grate. Short walk to clean portable toilet. *4WD and sufficient height clearance and all terrain tires required to access off road sites across the creek **We love dogs! Feel free to bring your furry friend but please be conscientious about cleaning up after them :-) ***Be mindful of the potential for falling walnuts at certain times of the year.
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A Dappled Den

100% (16)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 16 ft
The OFF ROAD site, Dappled Den, is a lovely natural enclave beneath the trees and has space for one Med-Large tent or two small tents placed in close proximity (depth of space is not adequately shown in pictures). It has beautiful filtered light at all times of the day and is located directly across from the creek. *All Vehicles must be 4WD with sufficient height clearance and all terrain tires to cross creek to access off road sites **We love dogs! Feel free to bring your furry friend but please be conscientious about cleaning up after them :-) ***Please be mindful of the potential for falling walnuts at certain times of the year.
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Rocky Creek View

96% (13)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 16 ft
Rocky Creek View is an OFF ROAD campsite situated immediately on the creek where there are small rapids that make big sound. One of our larger sites, it can accommodate up to three tents and is equipped with a picnic table and fire-ring. *short walk to portable toilet *Please be aware of the potential for falling walnuts during certain times of the year. *well water available near the entrance. *4WD and sufficient height clearance and all terrain tires required to access off road sites across the creek **We love dogs! Feel free to bring your furry friend but please be conscientious about cleaning up after them :-)
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Buckeye Bank

100% (11)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 16 ft
Buckeye Bank is a large and open expanse of creek frontage with easy access to the water. This site is suitable for tents as well as trailers up to 16' and is relatively, but not perfectly, flat. A large picnic table and fire-ring with a cooking grate are provided. A clean, regularly serviced Portable toilet is within a short walk and potable water is available near campground entrance. 4WD NOT required Please be sure to clean up after your furry friends
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Daffodil Banks

100% (8)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 16 ft
Beautiful and roomy tent site on an easily accessible stretch of creek. There is plenty of space for two large or three average sized tents and two vehicles. Picnic table and fire ring with grate included. Short walk to portable toilet and potable water spigot. This site does NOT require 4WD. * We love dogs! Feel free to bring your furry friend just please remember to clean up after them :-) **be aware of the potential for falling walnuts during certain times of the year.
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MayApple

90% (5)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 16 ft
OFF ROAD SITE 'MayApple' is situated just steps from the creek where small rapids provide the soothing sound of rushing water. A gravel tent pad will accommodate one Med sized tent and there is space for two additional tents (med or small in size) a picnic table and fire-ring are provided. *short walk to Portable toilet *Please be aware of the potential for falling walnuts during certain times of the year. ** All OFF ROAD sites require 4WD and adequate clearance to cross the creek. See creek crossing picture in listing
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Ripple Run

100% (5)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 16 ft
This creekside tent site accommodates 2 large or average tents and two vehicles. 4WD is NOT necessary. Picnic table and fire-ring with grate are provided. Short walk to portable toilet and potable water spigot. *Please watch for falling walnuts during certain times of the year ** We love dogs and invite you to bring yours but ask that you please remember to clean up after them!
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Off the beaten path

83% (3)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 10 · Vehicles under 16 ft
OFF ROAD site, 'Off the beaten path' is deep in the woods a short walk from the creek. It can accommodate 4 tents and 3 vehicles for a max of 10 people and has a Picnic table and fire-ring. *short walk to Portable toilet *Please be aware of the potential for falling walnuts during certain times of the year. *All OFF ROAD sites require 4WD and adequate clearance and all terrain tires to cross the creek. See creek crossing picture in listing *We love dogs! Feel free to bring your furry friend but please be conscientious about cleaning up after them :-)
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Shady Creek View Safari Tent

99% (60)
Safari tent · Sleeps 4
This location now boasts a brand new Safari tent oriented to enjoy the gorgeously long downstream view of the creek that made 'Shady Creek View' our most popular primitive site. The tent is furnished with two twin beds, a table and two chairs and a banquet providing counter space, storage, a Keurig coffee maker with accoutrement and a generator sufficient for powering it, charging mobile phones/tablets and running a fan or heater. It is easily accessible by vehicles of any sort and within close walking distance to water and clean portable toilet (Bathhouse coming 2025!!) The site can accommodate 1 additional average sized tent or can be used in conjunction with its larger next door neighbor, 'Creekside Safari Tent' (Q,F,T,T) for larger groups that could benefit from the private proximity. *Beds and pillows are protected with covers but Campers are responsible for bringing pillowcases and sheets/sleeping bags * We love dogs! Feel free to bring your furry friend but please do not allow them on beds and be conscientious about cleaning up after them :-) **be aware of the potential for falling walnuts during certain times of the year.
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Creekside Safari Tent

99% (49)
Safari tent · Sleeps 5
The Creekside Safari Tent has a beautiful long view of the creek winding a path thru the woods. It consists of two zippable bedrooms, one with a queen bed and one with a Full/Twin bunk bed and a living area with a table and four stools. A picnic table and fire-ring are also provided outside. (WE DO NOT PROVIDE BED LINENS at this time, please plan on bringing your own sheets!) If you have a larger group this Safari tent can be rented in conjunction with its neighboring smaller "Shady Creek View Safari Tent" that sleeps two in two twin beds or the Cabin witch sleeps 4 in 3 beds (one queen, and one bunk) *ideally no more than 2 vehicles (but could probably squeeze in a 3rd small one if necessary. 4WD NOT necessary *short walk to portable toilet and water spigot **Be aware of potential for falling walnuts at certain times of the year. ***We love dogs! Feel free to bring your furry friend but please be conscientious about cleaning up after them :-)
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Hilltop Safari Tent

98% (43)
Safari tent · Sleeps 8
The Hilltop Safari Tent is a secluded, Off-Road, FOUR WHEEL DRIVE REQUIRED site nestled in the woods across the creek on a completely private knoll. The tent has two zippable rooms, one with a Queen bed and one with a Twin/Full Bunkbed (GUESTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR BRINGING THEIR OWN SHEETS AND COVERING MATTRESSES BEFORE USE). The living area is furnished with a table, bench, two chairs, counter with cabinets for storage and solar generator for charging phones, running fans, etc.. and there remains ample space for AN ADDITIONAL TENT. Two comfortable arm chairs are provided on the deck steps away from a picnic table and two Adirondack chairs facing a firepit with a cooking grate. * This site also has room for an additional tent in the open area and up to three vehicles. ** Short walk to portable toilet and fresh water spigot *4WD and sufficient height clearance required to access off road sites across the creek **We love dogs! Feel free to bring your furry friend but please be conscientious about cleaning up after them :-)
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Little Log Cabin

100% (4)
Cabin · Sleeps 4
The Little Log Cabin at TangleWood is a new Log Cabin park-model RV situated in fairly close proximity to the creek. It is a truly charming space consisting of two bedrooms (Queen and Twin Bunks), a full bathroom, and fully outfitted kitchen including dishes and cookware, refrigerator/freezer, microwave, oven and range. Sheets and towels are provided. This is the perfect place for the in-laws to stay while the family camps at Shady Creek View Safari Tent or the Creekside Safari tent (the Cabins closest neighbors).
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Mt. Glade Safari Tent

100% (4)
Safari tent · Sleeps 8
New Safari Tent overlooking a Mt. Glade covered with wild flowers, May Apples and Ferns depending on the time of year, as well as the Creek! Lots of room for the dogs and kids to enjoy or set up an additional tent of your own, on the sandy banks of Peppers Creek. This Tent sleeps 5 people in three beds, One Queen, one full and one twin. ALL BEDS AND PILLOWS MUST BE COVERED WITH LINENS, PILLOW CASES AND OR SLEEPING BAGS. outfitted with solar generator for some electrical needs, Keurig coffee maker, fan and lamps.
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Cedar Tree Safari Tent

100% (3)
Safari tent · Sleeps 6
NEW SAFARI TENT IN A QUIET SETTING FOR A COUPLE OR SOLO camper. THIS TENT IS FURNISHED WITH ONE QUEEN BED, TABLE/CHAIRS AND A COUNTER FOR STORAGE AND BELONGINGS. WITH A LARGE COVERED PORCH, AND ADIRONDACKS OVERLOOKING LIGHTLY WOODED MEADOW AND THE CREEK. BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO STAY IN THIS NEW TENT! NEWLY EQUIPPED WITH SOLAR GENERATOR, KEURIG COFFEE MAKER, FAN AND LAMPS.
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Creekside Tiny House

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Tiny home · Sleeps 4
Boasting two decks overlooking the creek and an option to use the wood-fired, fresh-water hot-tub*; the Creekside Tiny House at Tanglewood is perfect for a romantic get away or small family. The space sleeps 3 adults comfortably (and in a pinch, could sleep a 4th slightly less comfortably) in the King loft, Twin berth with pocket door, and on the convertible bench ‘pullout’. There is a tiny but full bathroom and a kitchenette with a Keurig coffee maker, microwave, toaster, and small fridge/freezer. The house is cozy but if you’re like us, you will spend most of your time outside: cooking steaks on the charcoal grill; tending the hot tub in preparation for an evening soak; staring at the campfire from one of four comfy adirondacks; or sipping morning coffee in a glider overlooking the creek. Come see why, with the great outdoors, you only need a tiny house 😊 *** There is a one-time $100 fee to use the Hot tub that includes 2 small starter logs and 4 bundles of wood. It takes between 3-5 hours to heat and is well worth it but you have to be planning to be around, or at least in and out, of the campground in order to tend it periodically. Filling the tub and starting the fire on Friday eve gives you way more flexibility on Saturday. Select the option under 'Extra's' when booking and you will receive explicit Instructions and a Safety document which must be initialed, signed and returned BEFORE THE HOT TUB IS MADE ACCESSIBLE. ***Some aspects of the Tiny house- loft access, bathroom- may not be as comfortable for individuals of significantly larger than average stature. If you are 6’5” you may not be as charmed by the dimensions of the space as some others 😬
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99% Recommend485 ratings · 369 reviews

Location

Marion, Mc Dowell, 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 Blair Q.

Joined in September 2022

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