Short, moderately steep trail (about 100 feet) takes you to this long, secluded ridge top site. Small treehouse plus two areas for tents and separate view of Wesser Bald and the Wesser Creek Valley. Largest area is oval and about 25x50 feet. Buck berries (wild blueberries) surround the place and abound in the Summer. Treehouse can sleep 2-3 comfortably, or a family of four w
Short, moderately steep trail (about 100 feet) takes you to this long, secluded ridge top site. Small treehouse plus two areas for tents and separate view of Wesser Bald and the Wesser Creek Valley. Largest area is oval and about 25x50 feet. Buck berries (wild blueberries) surround the place and abound in the Summer. Treehouse can sleep 2-3 comfortably, or a family of four with small kids. Eye hooks for hammocks provided in the trees beneath it. A trail leads into the laurel to a composting toilet (115 steps or so...). Scenic view is on the opposite end of the site.
Though rare, bears have been known to walk through here at night from time to time, so we do recommend cooking and eating carefully (no spills) and using the pulley system to hang food. Do not keep food in your tent. You want to avoid sweet smelly things like chewing gum in there as well. Coyotes may be heard at night. Raccoons are common. Again, all this is at night. Put any leftover dinner into fire ashes and stir them in if you want to avoid encounters.
We are about a mile from the Nantahala River and Nantahala Outdoor Center. Mountain biking nearby at Tsali, NOC's Flint Ridge and the Fire Mountain trails in Cherokee. Swimming, boating, fishing at Lake Fontana. The Appalachian Trail is accessible at the end of the road. Licensed therapeutic massage and acupuncture are within walking distance, up Wesser Creek Rd. It's the next place upstream - on the left - from Martin Heights Rd.. "Mountain Therapeutic". Great folks.
- Check in: After 3PM
- Check out: Before 12PM
- Cancellation policy: Moderate
- On arrival: Go straight to camp
- Minimum nights: 1 night
- Accepts bookings: 6 months out Weeknight discount: 20% off
Activities
Offered on the Host's property or nearby.
Biking
Tsali and Flint Ridge at NOC are nearby options. Fire Mountain in Cherokee is also really good.
Boating
Lake Fontana is about 4 miles away.
Fishing
Wesser Creek and NOC both have good trout fishing.
Hiking
Go to the end of Wesser Creek Road for some great hiking. Links up with the AT in 3.6 miles. The Wesser Bald fire tower another...Read more
Paddling
Finger Lake is small and good for play boating - about 4 miles, at the intersection of 19 and 28.
Swimming
Finger Lake is a small local swimming hole at the intersection of 19 and 28. Access is from 28.
Whitewater paddling
NOC just down the road.
Wildlife watching
Everywhere you look.
Terrain
Natural features you'll find at #2 - Wildercamp in North Carolina.
Forest
A few acres of laurel and rhododendron are yours to explore just above the campsite.
Mountainous
Good view of Wesser Bald and the Wesser Creek Valley. Wesser Bald fire tower is visible through binoculars.
River, stream, or creek
On Wesser Creek: Look about 100 feet upstream from Martin Heights Road. A large white rock and a butterfly net mark the entranc...Read more
Driveway
Parking is at the end of the driveway, up to the right.
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9 Reviews
Great convenient site very close to the NOC!!
Great location, loved that I had the property to myself. Tree house was super fun. It was my first time sleeping in a tree house and I loved everything about it. Layout of everything from the view area, the treehouse location and the fire pit area is awesome and the views from the laid back chairs are outstanding.
Very nice and well kept site and area. Within walking distance of a little general store and gem mine...if you're okay with hills. Can hear the creek from the site when it's quiet. Thank you!
Martins Nest is definitely a little oasis. Absolutely beautiful and has everything you need. If you are even remotely thinking about booking this place, just do it. You won’t regret it. I highly recommend it.
A little more about Martins Nest:
-It is located pretty close to Martin’s other listing (you’ll park near the other site). (To note: his other site would be perfect for a large group).
-It has potable water spout with a shower head near your parking spot. Cold water only.
-It’s about a 100yd walk into the woods to the treehouse. Along this walk is two picnic tables.
-The treehouse could fit 2 adults (+/-) 1 or 2 small kids comfortably. It lightly rained a little while we were there and the tree house completely protected us. No need for a tent setup or anything more the shelter you. There are hooks below the treehouse perfect for hammocks.
-Right next to an open area with a fire pit and grate. (Fire wood is $6 at the gas station a mile away)
-Has a 5gal bucket with a toilet seat on top, compost and TP.
The only downside: I was expecting views of the Smoky Mountains based off one of the pictures posted. Unfortunately, you do not see this view from anywhere on the campsite.
Great place to stay if you’re looking for a secluded campsite that’s more convenient than back-country camping but not as populated as a campground. The treehouse is a neat spot to sleep and there’s plenty of room for a tent or two on the ground near the fire pit as well. The walk from the car isn’t too long or challenging. Area was very clean and well maintained.
MySelf: “An amazing backdrop and an excellent place for a romantic getaway. It felt very secluded and the mountain air did wonders for the soul. I would certainly recommend it.”
My Partner: “Certainly not for the faint of heart. We slept open air with our sleeping bags as the wolves howled through the night. Fear of bears or worse haunted my dreams. Surreal experience but a wonderful view”
Cool spot!
- Property
- Martin's Nest
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- $69/night
- 1 Site
Lists including #2 - Wildercamp
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I am so sorry you missed the view site. It was around the corner to the left from the place where you first enter the site. There is a little curve in the bushes for privacy but it sounds like it worked too well this time. The two sites share the same view up there, though the seating areas are still separate.