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The Barlow RV

Hosted by Kim · Elk Park, North Carolina
8 sites · RV · 35 acres
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16 reviews
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Big rig-friendly
Spacious, level camping well-suited for travel trailers over 40 ft long.
Full RV hookups
Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at all sites.
Kim & Ripley is a Star Host
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The Barlow RV is a boutique RV park located in the Western North Carolina mountains. Located near the quaint town of Banner Elk and the ski towns of Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain, North Carolina. The Barlow is situated at an elevation of 3600 ft. with private walking trails up to 4000 ft. with views overlooking Beech Mountain and Hump Mountain. We are a small but mighty RV park excited to bring you modern hospitality to your outdoor RV experience. Each site was uniquely designed with the lay of the land and unobstructed views of the mountain valley. We offer 8 spacious sites with full hookups and well appointed amenities. Each site offers plenty of privacy, great mountain valley views and areas to spread out and relax. We treat our furry babies like our children and wanted our park to reflect their needs too. We have 35 acres to explore on leash. Cooking outside and enjoying your home away from home "outside" your RV was a high priority to us. Grilling in the privacy of your patio area or gathering with a fire pit and seating to hang out under the stars. For those looking for some outdoor fun, relax under the trees in our "hammock village" which offers a variety of outdoor lounging. We will be adding more sites and amenities as we grow, such as, an outdoor pickleball court. We want to make sure the needs of our guests and their stay at "The Barlow" is a memorable one.

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Site #4 The Granddaddy

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Vehicle site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 70 ft
When we thought of a name for site #4 “The Granddaddy” is the first thing that came to mind. This extra large site is tucked in alongside a 10’ tall natural stone wall, trees, the sound of the running creek, and an unobstructed mountain view. It feels GRAND, hence the name. Back in extra long site with level pea stone pad - 70 ft. pad to accommodate large motorhomes and vehicle The large patio area includes well-appointed amenities: *6' wood dining table with bench seating under a wood pergola with an outdoor chandelier and canvas canopy for shade. *Clean pea stone gravel patio with fire pit seating *Outdoor propane grill with kitchen prep islands outfitted with grilling utensils for your outdoor culinary adventures. *Landscaped site for privacy and enjoyment.
No campfires
No toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
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Site #3 The Rock

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Vehicle site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 45 ft
Site #3 we are calling “The Rock” as it is placed a top of a 10’ high rock retaining wall that overlooks the mountain valley. This very spacious site is an easy drive-thru site that feels effortless and open. The large patio area includes well-appointed amenities: *6' wood dining table with bench seating under a wood pergola with an outdoor chandelier and canvas canopy for shade. *Clean pea stone gravel patio with fire pit and seating *Outdoor propane grill with kitchen prep islands outfitted with grilling utensils for your outdoor culinary adventures. *Landscaped sites for privacy and enjoyment.
No campfires
No toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
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Site #1 The Mountain Wall

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Vehicle site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 45 ft
The Mountain Wall - site #1 was created as we cut away the mountainside to tuck this unique site into its place. This spacious site is an easy drive-thru site with a separate parking space for your vehicle. This site feels cozy and grounded with the earth at your back and a view of the mountain valley. The large patio area includes well-appointed amenities: *6' wood dining table with bench seating under a wood pergola with an outdoor chandelier and canvas canopy for shade. *Clean pea stone gravel patio with fire pit with seating *Outdoor propane grill with kitchen prep islands outfitted with grilling utensils for your outdoor culinary adventures. *Landscaped sites for privacy and enjoyment.
No campfires
No toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
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Site #2 In the Trees

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Vehicle site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 45 ft
Site # 2 In the Trees - This unique site is tucked away in the trees and offers shade and beautiful views of the trees and the mountain valley. The large patio area includes well-appointed amenities: *6' wood dining table with bench seating under a wood pergola with an outdoor chandelier and canvas canopy for shade. *Clean pea stone gravel patio with fire pit *Outdoor propane grill with kitchen prep islands outfitted with grilling utensils for your outdoor culinary adventures. *Landscaped site for privacy and enjoyment.
No campfires
No toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
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Site #5 - The Lulu

Vehicle site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 45 ft
Upper Ridge - opening Spring 2026 - reserve now to grab your site!! **Premium Dog Friendly Site** *Spacious 14x10 metal roof-covered pergolas *2500 sq. ft fenced grass and patio area with gated entry *Lounging sofas with side tables and lounge chairs for outdoor relaxation in comfort *Outdoor grill *Large site with plenty of room to spread out and enjoy *Ambient lighting for cozy evenings under the stars *Outdoor power outlets in each pergola for charging devices *Pea stone patios and pathways *Clean gravel RV pad - 90ft length (pull-through pad) *Full hook-ups *Separate car parking spot *Stunning mountain views **Plus*** This site is fully fenced in for dogs and humans to enjoy. **Please note that all computer renderings are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect exact final details. While not all amenities may be installed at opening, our vision remains to thoughtfully complete each space with the same level of beauty, intention, and care you see represented. Follow along on Facebook or Instagram to watch each site come to life as we install and complete the details.
No campfires
No toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
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Site #6 - The Kimber

Vehicle site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 45 ft
Upper Ridge - opening Spring 2026 - reserve now to grab your site!! *Spacious 14x19 metal roof-covered pergolas *2500 sq. ft patio area *Lounging sofas with side tables and lounge chairs for outdoor relaxation in comfort *Outdoor grill *Large site with plenty of room to spread out and enjoy *Ambient lighting for cozy evenings under the stars *Outdoor power outlets in each pergola for charging devices *Pea stone patios and pathways *Clean gravel RV pad - 90ft length (pull-through pad) *Full hook-ups *Separate car parking spot *Stunning mountain views **Please note that all computer renderings are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect exact final details. While not all amenities may be installed at opening, our vision remains to thoughtfully complete each space with the same level of beauty, intention, and care you see represented. Follow along on Facebook or Instagram to watch each site come to life as we install and complete the details.
No campfires
No toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
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Site #7 - The Rip

Vehicle site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 45 ft
Upper Ridge - opening Spring 2026 - reserve now to grab your site!! *Spacious 14x19 metal roof-covered pergolas *2500 sq. ft patio area *Lounging sofas with side tables and lounge chairs for outdoor relaxation in comfort *Outdoor grill *Large site with plenty of room to spread out and enjoy *Ambient lighting for cozy evenings under the stars *Outdoor power outlets in each pergola for charging devices *Pea stone patios and pathways *Clean gravel RV pad - 90ft length (pull-through pad) *Full hook-ups *Separate car parking spot *Stunning mountain views **Please note that all computer renderings are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect exact final details. While not all amenities may be installed at opening, our vision remains to thoughtfully complete each space with the same level of beauty, intention, and care you see represented. Follow along on Facebook or Instagram to watch each site come to life as we install and complete the details.
No campfires
No toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
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Site #8 - The Duncan

Vehicle site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 38 ft
Upper Ridge - opening Spring 2026 - reserve now to grab your site!! **Max. trailer/RV length recommended for this site at - 38ft.** **Premium Dog Friendly Site** *Spacious 14x12 metal roof-covered pergolas *2000 sq. ft fenced grass and patio area with gated entry *Lounging sofas with side tables and lounge chairs for outdoor relaxation in comfort *Outdoor grill *Large site with plenty of room to spread out and enjoy *Ambient lighting for cozy evenings under the stars *Outdoor power outlets in each pergola for charging devices *Pea stone patios and pathways *Clean gravel RV pad - 85ft length (pull-through pad) *Full hook-ups *Separate car parking spot *Stunning mountain views **Plus*** This site is fully fenced in for dogs and humans to enjoy. **Please note that all computer renderings are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect exact final details. While not all amenities may be installed at opening, our vision remains to thoughtfully complete each space with the same level of beauty, intention, and care you see represented. Follow along on Facebook or Instagram to watch each site come to life as we install and complete the details.
No campfires
No toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup

Reviews

100% Recommend19 ratings · 16 reviews
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· January 2026
Site #2 In the Trees
This campground was very neat and unique! We would love to come back in the summer! Each space is private and has a great outdoor kitchen area!
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Joel K.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
20 ft travel trailer ·
Site #4 The Granddaddy
Such a wonderful place. Will stay again. Love all of the little details they put into each site. Exceeded our expectations
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Shane P.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
35 ft Class A ·
Site #3 The Rock
Loved this place. Everything we needed. You can tell they have put so much work into their campground. Will come again.
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Shane P.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
All the amenities
20 ft travel trailer ·
Site #4 The Granddaddy
We had a fantastic stay at Barlow RV. The location is close to plenty of mountain hikes and small towns nearby. We selected Barlow due to all the extra amenities offered. Having the gas grill and nice dining table with retractable shade awning made such a great difference! The landscaping at each site is high end and well done. Sites feel spacious and private. Advance communication was top notch with many suggestions on what you can find in the local area. The check in process was easy. The wifi worked great. This is a fantastic property and I look forward to returning.
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Beth D.
4 reviews
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· July 2025
Camping in Style with a View
40 ft toy hauler · With pets ·
Site #3 The Rock
My husband and I arrived on a Wednesday afternoon, never been to this area, but Kim was so helpful and responsive as to which direction to pull a 40+ foot toy hauler there. (I am terrified by mountain roads)! We pulled directly up to our site. We did have to move a few boulders to get our 5th wheel aligned with power, water, sewer! The site was FABULOUS! The views, the wild life (Mommy and baby deers) were ample (for viewing) and you had a piece of the mountain all to yourself. The rental folder had everything inside. The internet/wi-fi was awesome! We were able to use phones and stream movies on TV with 4 of us. My Son and Fiance' came later Thursday night and they had no issues finding or getting to our site. Which had a designated parking space that was perfect. The conversation between Kim and myself were immediate responses! We were there for the 2025 Grandfather Mountain Scottish Highland Games, which you have to go to a designated place (we chose Avery County High School), park, and ride bus up. This was about 15/20 minutes away, which was perfect! We had a four day pass. Banner Elk was about 15 minutes away in the other direction! We enjoyed both areas! Just for reference, there was an Ingles Grocery Store about 15 minutes away. We did miss the dog park, but thanks to Hurricane Helena, it ravaged all that area, but plans to redo. This area was hit pretty hard by Hurricane, but you can tell it's being rebuilt, redone, fixed and made better!
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Robyn F.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· June 2025
A beautiful site!
30 ft Class A · With pets ·
Site #4 The Granddaddy
This is a beautiful campground! The Granddaddy site is especially spacious and was perfect for us and our 3 dogs to enjoy. I had the pleasure of meeting Kim, and she's got great ideas for how to further develop the campground with dogs in mind. The owners have included lovely touches such as fresh herbs at the grilling space, and a splitter and hose was included at the water hookup. We were there for a week that included lots of rain, but when we were able to enjoy the site, it was a lovely and relaxing experience. There is lots to do and explore nearby. This is definitely on our list of places to return to!
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Lisa D.
3 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
32 ft travel trailer ·
Site #3 The Rock
Great campsite and great host. The landscaping is amazing and can't wait to see the expansion. Didn't make the hike to the top but can imagine the sunset being worth it. Thank you Kim and Ripley for allowing us to stay and we look forward to seeing you again.
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Nathan S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Beautiful and Relaxing
17 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Site #4 The Granddaddy
Thoughtfully planned RV campsite that had everything we needed and more. Easy access to hookups and the site was level. Will definitely visit again.
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Sherry S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
32 ft Class C · With pets ·
Site #3 The Rock
What a fantastic place to stay!! We will definitely be back and loved meeting the owners Kim & Ripley. Peaceful and the hospitality was amazing!
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Katie S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· December 2024
21 ft travel trailer ·
Site #1 The Mountain Wall
Would recommend. Owners are terrific. The land itself is well done and their thoughtfulness and responsiveness is exceptional. They have a great attention to detail. The campsite was peaceful while we were there. Site 4 would currently be the most private. FYI-- Surrounding areas still very much recovering from the hurricane.
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Jeremy M.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Absolutely amazing!
33 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Site #3 The Rock
This RV park is a gem! Kim and Ripley have put a lot of care designing it and the result is 4 beautiful sites with an incredible view! Each site has chairs around a fire pit, a nice table and benches under a canopy and a great barbecue. The hosts even provide tools for the barbecue! We will be back, it is worth the 2 day drive!
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Tod M.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Favorite Campsite Ever!!!
35 ft Class A ·
Site #4 The Granddaddy
The BarlowRV is my favorite campsite ever! I’ve been camping many years, at KOA’s, State Parks, Private Campgrounds and this place is my favorite. Kim and Ripley make it so easy. The property is all about nature, wildlife, and enjoying it all with great amenities. I hate to share about this place because it will make it harder for me to get in next time, once people find out about it.
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Jamie C.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Gorgeous site and location!
24 ft travel trailer ·
Site #1 The Mountain Wall
The site was very NICE! The attention to detail is great, location is great, and Kim was great. We didn't get to meet face to face, but she was very responsive.
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Matthew S.
7 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Lovely, clean sites. Easy access
43 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Site #2 In the Trees
I spent four nights at Site #2. It was wonderful! Kim and Ripley have really thought of everything, even homemade dog treats on arrival! All of the sites are new and have good spacing between them. I really liked the location of #2 and I would definitely book it again. Easy access to Grandfather, Banner Elk, Sugar, Beech, and Roan. We hiked some of the AT along the Elk River and also around Carvers Gap. All paved roads to the property. No complaints at all.
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Candice C.
6 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
Awe inspiring tranquility
23 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Site #4 The Granddaddy
An amazing property with an abundance of wildlife. Very quiet, and well appointed. Full hookups with plenty of water pressure. Centrally located to many points of interest. Owners very responsive & helpful. Don’t forget to get the farm fresh eggs from the farmer next door who was born in his house! Such a sweet site 😊
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Mari T.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Awesome views
32 ft Class C ·
Site #1 The Mountain Wall
Beautiful place to go! Lovely landscaping and very thoughtful touches such as grills and covered tables to eat at. We will return again!
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Angela H.
2 reviews

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Elk Park, 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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Hosted by Kim & Ripley A.

Joined in February 2024

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