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At the Ridge Camp-Riverside Escapes

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· Balsam Grove, Transylvania, North Carolina
36 acres hosted by Carrie J.
7 lodging sites · 3 RV sites · 2 tent sites
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Full RV hookups
Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at select sites.
Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at some sites.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Creature comforts
Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
Our property was once owned by Transylvania County Sheriff Carter McCall. 36 acres in the middle of Pisgah National Forest. “Simple Mountain Camping” is our motto. Located approximately seven miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, At the Ridge Campground is surrounded by North Carolina’s beautiful Pisgah National Forest and the North Fork River. Here you can experience what you came to the Blue Ridge Mountains for: crisp evenings, sitting around the campfire, excellent views, relaxing in nature, hiking to waterfalls and fishing, Don’t forget our favorite, just watching the water go by! All at an affordable price.
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45 ratings · 38 reviews
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Samantha R.recommends
April 11, 2024
#5 Riverside Camping Cabin
Perfect!
We had such a great weekend with our dog in Cabin #5. The local hiking options are limitless, and the cabin/bathhouse provided the perfect mix of comfort and rustic camping vibes. Thanks for a lovely stay. We'll be back!
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Jessie B.recommends
April 10, 2024
#4 River Campsite
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Wonderful magical site with a host to match! Great base camp for shooting waterfalls.
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Michel L.recommends
April 8, 2024
#4 River Campsite
Warm welcome and very nice spot
What a nice venue, right by a fresh river with the flowing sound and all that just minutes away from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Also a very welcoming host. Plus the hot shower and hookup needed.
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Errol S.recommends
April 3, 2024
Rainbow Run Site 1
Relax at Rainbow Run
What an amazing quaint spot with the best Hosts. Right next to a mountain rolling steam...teaming with Trout. Birds of all kinds all over and an Eagle. So relaxing. Nestled nicely up the mountain. Easy to get to all the sights. Will be back for sure.
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Kim C.recommends
April 2, 2024
#6 River Campsite
Great find in the woods!!
What a lovely campsite right in the mountains!! Tom was an awesome host checking with us when we first got there and in the morning coming by to chat and see that we had all that we needed. Tom gave us wonderful directions that took us to the Blue Ridge Parkway which was one of the things on my list of things to see!! I would highly recommend visiting here to anyone looking for a quiet place to stay. We stayed one night but would have stayed longer if we weren't on our way back home!!!
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Megan H.recommends
April 1, 2024
#5 Riverside Camping Cabin
We stayed two nights, the cabin was very comfortable (I was 7 months pregnant when we stayed). My husband and I booked this for the weekend with the intention of fly fishing and were not disappointed! The river was easily accessible and easy to wade. Very peaceful, friendly hosts, clean cabin and facilities. We will be back!
Location
Balsam Grove, Transylvania, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Miccosukee First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Carrie J.Joined in February 2019
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