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Camp Karuga

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· West Jefferson, Ashe, North Carolina
24 acres hosted by Kathy G.
2 lodging sites · 3 tent sites
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Nestled under a pine forest, Camp KaRuGa is a campground with cabins and campsites near the Blue Ridge Parkway and the New River. Beautiful creek side campsites and primitive cabins each with its own picnic table and fire pit with cooking grate. Camp Karuga offers 1 fully equipped bath house with hot/cold water, electricity and charging stations as well as a family/handicapped bath house. Enjoy the following on-site amenities during your stay in the coolest corner of North Carolina. On-site hiking trails, a pavilion with scenic pond for floating, and a community fire pit. We offer a kayak float from our campground on the New River $60 per person. We also, offer on-site guided horse trail rides through our sister business One More? Trail Riding Stable. Call 828-295-2274 for reservations. The tiny cabins can only accommodate 2 adults and 2 children maximum occupancy. If your family is larger than that, please contact us or the booking site to make additional arrangements. Each cabin is generously spaced from the others for a pleasant heir of privacy. Tent sites are also spaced apart with your privacy in mind. Ashe County is offers something for everyone. Beautiful hiking trails are as close or as far as you want to drive to get there. Downtown offers an experience in walking back in time with a small town feel that is unmatched. Delicious eating experiences are available from country cooking to fine dining. Camp Karuga is also perfectly situated for traveling to Boone, Blowing Rock or Banner Elk without the exhaustion of a long drive. There is so many wonderful experiences around Camp Karuga that it will be hard to choose from. At Camp Karuga, you can be as active as you want, or just kick back and enjoy the view while your ears relax to the sound of our beautiful creek. Either way, you will leave a healthier, happier person and we are sure you'll want to come back. When you stay at Camp Karuga, we will make sure of it!
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13 ratings · 9 reviews
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Rebecca L.recommends
November 10, 2023
Creekside Tent Site 2 (Single)
Kathy's campsite was very peaceful and private. She kept her space very clean and the bath house was a nice luxury to have (with a heater in one bathroom). We loved having the horses on site and I felt safe tent camping not far from them and the hosts private home. Kathy was very welcoming and friendly. We definitely recommend this spot!
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Cora R.recommends
October 29, 2023
Creekside Tent Site 2 (Single)
We had a great time camping at this site. It had a nice creek by the campsite, which was nice white noise.
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Emily C.recommends
October 13, 2023
Creekside Tent Site 2 (Single)
Tent Campsite 2
This site is the most secluded option and had the best view, and sound, of the rushing creek. I found it a convenient location for traveling to Grayson Highlands, Boone, and downtown West Jefferson. Bath houses were very clean, just bring your own drinking water.
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Gayle S.recommends
October 1, 2023
Tent Site 1 (Double)
Very nice campsite. Site 1 is large, fairly level and right along side the creek. Car is not at the campsite but only a short walk away with a wagon provided. The trail is pretty clear and easy to maneuver. At the site, there’s a nice fire pit and lots of small wood to be gathered. The bathrooms are very nice. Two bathrooms and separate showers as well as one combo are near the parking area. They are very well maintained and clean. Kathy was extremely communicative and friendly. Camp Karuga is close to the Blue Ridge and a 20 minute drive to Mount Jefferson State Natural Area. Look forward to a return visit with time to explore the trails on site
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Melissa B.recommends
September 3, 2023
Creekside Tent Site 2 (Single)
Book your site, it’s perfect!!
This was the perfect getaway! It’s close enough to West Jefferson to get there quickly but yet the campground has a private remote feel. The running creek and canopy of pine trees are beautiful. Each site has a nice picnic table (no splinters!!) and an awesome fire pit with a grate that rotates to the side away from the fire when you need to move it. Kathy and her son checked on me and were available if I needed anything. She even gave me a heads up before I came off the low temperature forecasted for my first night. The horses on the property are friendly and nice to watch in the field. The bath facilities with shower are well cared for. No lack of hot water and excellent water pressure. Kathy has one shower/toilet unit that is handicapped friendly with grab bars. I appreciate Kathy sharing her little slice of paradise with me !
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Terry N.recommends
August 24, 2023
Creekside Tent Site 2 (Single)
Great site!
This was such a wonderful place to camp! Check in was easy and location was easy to get to. The bath house is very nice and the tent site was beautiful! Very private and the stream lulls you to sleep. We will be back!
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West Jefferson, Ashe, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), Moneton, S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), Yesan (Tutelo), and Keyauwee 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 Kathy G.Joined in January 2020
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