Blue Ridge Motorcycle Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

Just a few miles between the Blue Ridge Parkway and Waynesville, NC sits a perfect spot to park your bike and sling your hammock (or put up your tent).  Jay, the owner, says the campground has been run by his family for 19 years and the pride and passion show in every detail  I stopped in for a night over the July 4th weekend and surprisingly the campground wasn't packed.  I think the rustic cabins were all taken, but there were plenty of sites left for tent camping.  It was a great, friendly mix of every kind of biker looking for a getaway. 

Going beyond the functional offering of a decent campsite, they offer a lounge with hot coffee, clean showers, campfires, and a few things for sale from the office in case you forgot something essential.  I'm also informed they often provide some dinner and breakfast offerings for a small fee.  A wifi connection was available which was good for me because my phone service wasn't available to tell my significant other that I was all tucked in safe and sound. 

I took a site by the creek and allowed the sound of rushing water to be my lullaby all night.  After setting up my kit, I took out a book and sat in one of the many porch swings to read as chickens scattered around the lawn and let me know I was welcome as long as I left them some bugs.  Aside from the occasional car passing down the two lane mountain road you wouldn't know you were anywhere near a paved surface.  Tightly packed gravel surfaced paths lead around the campground so you can park your bike beside your pillow for the night.  Although, do exercise some common sense and be careful of the dew soaked grass in the morning (This is a tip from the owner). 

This site is definitely on the "must do again" list.

My husband & I happened upon this place last year when we were looking for a place to camp but all popular campsites were fully booked. Someone suggested this place to us and we were happy & more than lucky that we came. The owner was so nice and directed us to just set up tent anywhere.  The place was starting to get full but we were able to set up tent next to the pond which was a lovely spot. After setting up our tent, it was time to relax.  I brought my guitar (which i always do when we go to the mountains) and just started to play a lil bit to myself (not a great player, just likes to play).  That kind of drew the other campers and next thing we know, we were all jamming and singing.  Mind you this is not a very large campsite but the size of it and the way the campsite is set up makes for easy mingling. The campers are mostly bikers and they are all very friendly and outgoing. I think that makes this place special.  There is a shed where food is served for bfast and dinner if you are too tired to cook.  There are two charcoal grills if you want to make your own bbq. Overall, i fell in love with this place and we are hoping to come back very soon. SOON!

Tent space is nice, flat, grassy, and well cared for. Sits on a river. Cabins are clean. Showers are hot and clean. Big bonfire area in the middle. Owners are super nice, there’s a place to get a hot meal in case you forget your food. Located between Waynesville NC and Pisgah on Hwy 276. Convenient to the Blue Ridge Parkway as well. Great riding in the area, one of my favorite spots to stay.