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The Earth Center Camp

94%
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7 reviews
 · Nebo, Mc Dowell, North Carolina
25 acres hosted by April D.
6 tent sites
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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#1: Pitch you tent at Bend of Creek. Wade in the creek or sit on the giant rock in the middle of the creek to cool yourself. Enjoy an open fire pit. Total privacy and 5 minute stroll to Main Office where there are showers and bath or 3 minutes to the pond to fish or boat. #2: Hill Top is nestled in the woods where you can still hear the creek. It is the only campsite you can drive your car close to and that is important to some folks. Open fire pit and shortest distance back to the main office. This site can accommodate 6 or more tents for larger camp gathers. Water faucet is close and there is also an outhouse available on site. Contact Host if you want to rent additional tent sites. # 3: Creek Side: Pitch you tent right on the creek bank. There is a shallow swimming hole (more like a sitting hole) if your brave enough to stand the cool creek water. Open fire pit. Short hike back to the main office and campground for showers or down to the pond to fish or boat. #4 Wood Grove offers view of creek to still hear the running water as you cozy up in your tent. Very flat wooded area that could accommodate a few extra tents for a getaway with friends. Large open fire pit. Short hike back to the main office and campground for showers or down to the pond to fish or boat. #5 & 6 Pine Grove: These two campsites are located near the Main Office and Bathhouse. They don't offer the seclusion of the woods but do offer the convenience of being close to showers and restrooms.
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#1: Pitch you tent at Bend of Creek. Wade in the creek or sit on the giant rock in the middle of the creek to cool yourself. Enjoy an open fire pit. Total privacy and 5 minute stroll to Main Office where there are showers and bath or 3 minutes to the pond to fish or boat. #2: Hill Top is nestled in the woods where you can still hear the creek. It is the only campsite you can drive your car close to and that is important to some folks. Open fire pit and shortest distance back to the main office. This site can accommodate 6 or more tents for larger camp gathers. Water faucet is close and there is also an outhouse available on site. Contact Host if you want to rent additional tent sites. # 3: Creek Side: Pitch you tent right on the creek bank. There is a shallow swimming hole (more like a sitting hole) if your brave enough to stand the cool creek water. Open fire pit. Short hike back to the main office and campground for showers or down to the pond to fish or boat. #4 Wood Grove offers view of creek to still hear the running water as you cozy up in your tent. Very flat wooded area that could accommodate a few extra tents for a getaway with friends. Large open fire pit. Short hike back to the main office and campground for showers or down to the pond to fish or boat. #5 & 6 Pine Grove: These two campsites are located near the Main Office and Bathhouse. They don't offer the seclusion of the woods but do offer the convenience of being close to showers and restrooms.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
No picnic table
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94% Recommend8 ratings · 7 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 month 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 month 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.
2 months 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.
6 years on Hipcamp
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· 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.
2 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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