Tent site · Sleeps 3Glamping tent site 9 is located next to Black Branch Creek. Love to tent camp but despise the set up and breakdown of a tent? Problem solved. This is a show up and relax sites. This is one off the larger tent sites in this section. The interior includes a premium king-size air mattress. Linens are includes (sheets, blanket, comforter, pillows, and towels for bathroom). There is a two-seater camp chair on the screened porch. There are two oscillating fans, one on the screened porch and one in the bedroom. There are also two rechargeable lanterns. There are receptacles inside and out. The multi-strips have USB ports on them to charge your electronics. The exterior includes a charcoal grill, a picnic table, 2 swing chairs, a hammock, string lights, and a LED light fixture. There is also a bench on this site down by the creek. The sound of the creek is very relaxing. The bathhouse less than 100' away with 6 full bathrooms, a fully stocked common kitchen, and a laundry room with coin-operated washer/dryers. Each bathroom is 8' x 10' so there is plenty of room to get ready for your day or prepare for bed. 4 of the bathrooms are for the exclusive use of the primitive cabin guests. The remaining 2 are for the tent campers. Relax on the bathhouse deck with a gas fireplace and rustic seating. There is an event-sized 8 burner propane grill as well as a propane pizza oven. There is an outdoor tv, ceiling fans, a Bluetooth party speaker w/microphone, an ice machine, and more. Inside, there are also tables to eat at, a couch to relax and watch tv with several DVD's, a stocked bookshelf, board games for all ages, a ping pong table, and a brochure rack to plan your destinations off property. The common kitchen has everything you need to prepare a meal. There are plenty of amenities for campers. There are 4 axe throwing lanes, a knife throwing lane, 2 steel tip dart boards, 2 ring and hook games, tetherball, horseshoes, cornhole, and more. We will soon be adding a sand volleyball court, a rock climbing wall, an outdoor movie screen and more. There is a common firepit on a small island surrounded by the creek. Relax and meet your tent neighbors. Firewood is supplied. Starlink high-speed internet is provided as well. The property is 81 acres and borders the Cherokee National Forest so there is plenty of room to explore and hike. There is a trail to a small waterfall and swimming hole. Like fishing? Bring a pole. There are trout in the creek. There is also a small pond with a few different species of fish. Watauga Lake is across the street from the property. There are 104 miles of shoreline and beautiful scenery everywhere. 70% of the lake is in the National Forest so you will see lots of forest without the homes. There are 3 marinas nearby where you can rent a pontoon boat and explore the lake. There are a few public boat ramps nearby as well. If you want to bring a boat with you, I will make sure you have a space to park it during your stay. If you prefer to camp indoors, there are 4 primitive cabins as well as a 2 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath cottage onsite for rent too. Those listings are on Hipcamp as well. Pictures of them are in the property pictures. The AT (Appalachian Trail) is just down the road. There are also some beautiful waterfalls within 15 minutes for the property. The property is located conveniently to many destinations. Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is just 45 minutes away. Beech Mountain Ski Resort is just 35 minutes away. Bristol Motor Speedway is 45 minutes away. Johnson City is 45 minutes away. What are you waiting for? Book now. Everyone who has stayed here has left nothing but 5-Star reviews on Hipcamp, Airbnb, and The Dyrt. The only complaints I have gotten from guests so far have been that there wasn't enough time to see and do all the things that the area has to offer.