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The Earth Center Camp

Hosted by April · Nebo, North Carolina
11 sites · RV, Tent · 25 acres
96%
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13 reviews
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Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
Private sites
100% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.
25 acres of woods, running creek and pond for fishing and boating. 4 wooded rustic camp-sites and two sites close to Office and Bathhouse with showers and toilet. Some supplies can be purchased at Office including wood for fires. You are also allowed to gather your own while it is available. Walk in campsites, we will four-wheel your gear to you. plenty of parking space on land. Located in the middle of farm land 30 minutes from Marion, Morganton or Rutherfordton. One hour from Asheville, Hickory and Shelby NC. Pets are allowed but must be maintained at all times as not to disturbed other campers. Some campsites offer multiple tent space for larger groups. (contact host for details) The creek that runs the length of the property is called "Hopper's Creek" It runs from Vein Mountain where gold was found. If you like to pan for gold, you can try your luck along our creek bed. Ask for more details when you check in. Cell service is a little sketchy here but we do offer a wifi hot spot for you to stay connected to outside world and a place to charge your phone. If you a motorcyclist you might have come to enjoy the motorcycle mecca of our area. One of the favorite and well known rides is “The Diamondback on NC 226A, starting in Marion NC. This ride is only 22 miles from our camp. There is also The Blue Ridge Parkway and Lake James Loop that includes “The Devil’s Staircase. Make The Earth Center Camp your base. We do offer long term parking for those who have trailered their bikes here. The Earth Center offers guest the opportunity to reserved the entire ground for their private event. Go to "Earth Center Campground and Retreat" to reserved for your group Camp Policy: 1.For your safety our gates are kept locked. Our business hours are 8am to 10pm. No check-ins before 8am or departures after 10pm. During your stay with us ,entries and exits must be coordinated with the office so we can open the gate for you. Please let us know when booking what time we can expect your arrival, If for some reason you need to come or go during non business hours, check with us to make special arrangements. 2. NO illegal drugs or abusive alcohol use. 3. No unleashed pets 4. No nudity 5.. No unattended children/ minors 6. No loud noise after 10pm

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The Earth Center

94%
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Tent site · Sleeps 22
This booking is to reserve the entire campground for private events. Bookings must be in advance in order to block out all campsites for the dates you plan to be here. Please contact host to plan best dates available.
Moderate walk to site
4WD recommended
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
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Bend of Creek

100%
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Tent site · Sleeps 2
This site offers total privacy is located next to the gentle creek where you can hear it"s peaceful sound. It is at the end of a narrow dirt road where there is no turn around. If you're brave at backing up a distant and have 4wheel, you might be able to get your vehicle to the site. Otherwise it is a long hike back to the main campground for showers. You will be provided a potty potty.
Moderate walk to site
4WD required
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
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The Grove

100%
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Tent site · Sleeps 4
This site is where the fairies live! Nestled the woods offering quiet sounds of nature. You can hear the creek close by and find plenty of trees to hang a hammock. You'll be able to park your vehicle a short hike away and we will 4wheel your gear to the site. This site does offer room for small groups of a couple of extra tent sites. If you planning on adding to your group, please book extra tent sites as dispersed and will add them to your Grove booking.
Short walk to site
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
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Waterfront

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Tent site · Sleeps 4
For those that want to fish or play on the pond, this is the site for you. You can get your vehicle to a close manageable distance for easy access down a path. There is room for additional a couple of extra tents. The tent sites are on an old road bed with a little camp fire pit close by. There is also a path down to the water with an additional fire pit and bench to enjoy the view. Bring your boat or rent one of ours. (2person pontoon, kayak, or canoe) It is a shady spot above the pond and also allows some privacy from other campers. Each tent site will be charged separate. The main camp area is close enough for a walk for shower. Each tent will be supplied with a portable potty.
4WD recommended
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers

RV/tent sites

2 sites
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Main Campground

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 20 ft
There are several campsites in this area. Here you will be by the bathhouse and indoor toilets. The view is rolling farmlands with either cattle or horses grazing in the near by pasture. If convenience rather than privacy is your preference, you'll enjoy this area where you can have your vehicle next to your site. There is room for camper vans too, You'll be a short walk to the pond. There is an outdoor electrical plug, so you might want to bring an extension cord.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Main Campground 2

RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 20 ft
There are several campsites in this area. Here you will be by the bathhouse and indoor toilets. The view is rolling farmlands with either cattle or horses grazing in the near by pasture. If convenience rather than privacy is your preference, you'll enjoy this area where you can have your vehicle next to your site. There is room for camper vans too, You'll be a short walk to the pond.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
No water hookup

Reviews

96% Recommend14 ratings · 13 reviews
Recommends
· July 2026
Tent ·
Waterfront
I loved the April's campsite. There are only a few spaces available so you don't hear much from other people. I didn't hear anything except the fireworks. The kitchen with the coffee maker, fridge, freezer and microwave meant i could eat a lot things I would not normally eat when camping.
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Neale S.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2026
primitive luxury
Tent ·
Bend of Creek
directions, procedures, contact provided upon booking. hosts are generous, helpful and kind. this camp had everything one could need plus more. 10/10 would stay again and most likely will.
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Kurtis K.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2026
Camping with Pets
Tent · With pets ·
Main Campground
Beautiful land and camping set up. Cold/hot showers with toilet as well. Very sweet host. Quiet area. It was a HOT weekend. I will come back in the cooler weather. Host very accommodating and understanding. My dogs were comfortable.
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Kelly S.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2026
Tent ·
The Grove
We enjoyed camping on Zoe and April’s land so much! A groups of 3 of us stayed for 2 nights while attending a class nearby. Our campsite was the grove and it was so tranquil with the sound of the creek, crickets, and many whippoorwills. There was plenty of room for a few tents and a fire pit/grate for cooking and hanging out. We loved exploring the woods area and the pond. Also really nice to have the bathhouse and shed a short walk away. The hosts were so welcoming and helpful. Will definitely be back again!
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Mary H.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
16 ft car ·
Main Campground
I made this reservation for a friend who’d fallen on some hard times. Both Zoe and April were so kind and so generous in how they treated her and interacted with her. My friend said she felt comfortable and safe there, so I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone who comes through the area and is looking for a place to camp for a while!!!
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Jennifer B.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent ·
The Earth Center
Beautiful, sirene property nestled amongst a series of neighboring farms. Facilities onsite, fire pits &she shed to charge up electronics and prepare coffee were much appreciated. April was incredibly welcoming &even stepped up as a pet sitter for the day while we participated in Mammoth March. Would love to return and extend our stay in the future.
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A2 E.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With kids ·
The Earth Center
We had a walk in site hidden in the trees and our gear was brought in on the 4-wheeler. It was easy to find two flat spots for the tents and still stay close to the fire ring. The nights were pretty chilly, luckily there is plenty of firewood to be found. Electronic communication was non existent at our site. Perfect for me, slight problem for the teens, but there is signal by the bathhouse. The bathhouse had what we needed (toilet/hot shower), but the portable toilet for the campsite was the real MVP! The best feature of this beautiful property was watching fireflies dance above the ferns and falling asleep to the creek’s gentle sound. The quiet and simplicity were exactly what we needed. Thank you for sharing this beautiful spot with us!
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Lindsey W.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
The Earth Center
April was a great host and the site was very beautiful - no complaints whatsoever!
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Ethan B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Great experience
Tent ·
The Earth Center
Our camping area was very beautiful and the owners were very kinda as well as helpful with our experience
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Sean S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2024
prefect place and host
Tent · With kids ·
The Earth Center
the hoest was very hopefull and veary nice she will ask if you need help with things and offer very nice place to camp with showets power and a creek my wife and kid and me live it there 10/10
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Garren B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2024
cedar tunnel
Tent ·
The Earth Center
Zoe is a fantastic host! Met me when I arrived and was extremely communicative! Will stay here again, next time longer though!
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Sean F.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2022
Peaceful magical getaway
Tent ·
The Earth Center
I really enjoyed my stay at Zoes. It was so peaceful and quiet. The best part was meandering the stream in the woods ... It was like being in a magical secret forest. Panning for gold is fun although I only saw sparkling flecks but I was only there overnight. I'd like to come back when I can spend a week.
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Valerie N.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2022
Tent ·
The Earth Center
Quiet peaceful land. Great fishing hole and loved the creek. Got to ride atv trail and enjoy listening to the tree frogs afterthe evening rain. Host was available if needed and left us alone to enjoy our holiday. Look forward to coming back
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Laura S.
4 years on Hipcamp

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Nebo, 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 April D.

Joined in May 2022

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